Bonaire

Since we enjoyed Bonaire so much the first time in 2022, we decided to have a family reunion here. For the first half of the week, we dove familiar dive sites while the other half of the family got SCUBA certified. The second half of the week was spent diving together. It was great showing…Continue reading Bonaire

Australia – Queensland Part 2 (Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands National Park, Bowen, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Cairns)

After leaving Eungella National Park, we made our way north towards Bloomsbury to link up with our travel buddies Lucky and Naomi and meet their boys Cooper and Alfie during a morning session at Bredl’s Wild Farm. Thankfully, we made our booking well in advance because the animal encounter experience at Bredl’s Wild Fam is…Continue reading Australia – Queensland Part 2 (Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands National Park, Bowen, Daintree Rainforest, Great Barrier Reef & Cairns)

Australia – New South Wales (Blue Mountains, Sydney, Hunter Valley, Port Macquarie, Waterfall Way & Bryon Bay)

We entered the state of New South Wales after leaving Canberra and made a beeline to the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains. Located only 60 km from Sydney, this popular destination is famous for its breathtaking views, waterfalls, and rock formations. We visited the Three Sisters, Scenic World, Katoomba & Wentworth Falls, and Katoomba’s Beverly…Continue reading Australia – New South Wales (Blue Mountains, Sydney, Hunter Valley, Port Macquarie, Waterfall Way & Bryon Bay)

Australia – Victoria (Grampians National Park, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne & Benalla)

After leaving South Australia, we drove into Victoria, the second smallest state (after Tasmania). Tarragal Cave overlooking Bridgewater Lake was our first stop, followed by the blowholes and petrified forest of Bridgewater. Then we took a detour up north to visit Grampians National Park. This majestic mountain range is home to wildlife and spectacular scenery.…Continue reading Australia – Victoria (Grampians National Park, Great Ocean Road, Melbourne & Benalla)

Australia – South Australia (Adelaide, Hallett Cove, Rapid Bay, Kingscote Jetty, Hopkins Island, Grindal Island, Neptune Islands, Edithburgh Jetty, Second Valley & Victor Harbor)

Adelaide impressed us with its many restaurants, bars, galleries, gardens and museums. Our first 3 nights were based in the central business district next to the Rundle Mall, a pedestrian-only shopping area. In addition to discovering street art and murals hidden on every street corner, we admired the beautiful Adelaide State Library, visited the South…Continue reading Australia – South Australia (Adelaide, Hallett Cove, Rapid Bay, Kingscote Jetty, Hopkins Island, Grindal Island, Neptune Islands, Edithburgh Jetty, Second Valley & Victor Harbor)