Koh Samui by Night

Relaxed, happy, ecstatic, all sorts of business going on...

Koh Samui by Day

Beautiful, relaxing, chilled, soothing.

Crossing the Equator

"The ceremony of Crossing the Line is an initiation rite in the Royal Navy, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps, and other navies that commemorates a sailor's first crossing of the Equator. Originally, the tradition was created as a test for seasoned sailors to ensure their new shipmates were capable of handling long rough times at sea. Sailors who have already crossed the Equator are nicknamed (Trusty) Shellbacks, often referred to as Sons of Neptune; those who have not are nicknamed (Slimy) Pollywogs.

Equator-crossing ceremonies, typically featuring King Neptune, are also sometimes carried out for passengers' entertainment on civilian ocean liners and cruise ships. They are also performed in the merchant navy and aboard sail training ships."

Bali

Enclosed is 1% of the pictures I took for your pleasure and delight.

Back on the Diamond Princess

There are 4 places that really enthuse me: Italy, Thailand, New York and the Diamond Princess. I just couldn't help it:

Great Ocean Road - breathtaking landscapes

The three day trip from Adelaide to Melbourne was beautiful in terms of nature during the day and extremely quiet during the evenings. We were pretty surprised that dinner would not be served after 8 pm.

Port Lincoln - an incredible Australian/Aboriginal experience

They say that the best things in life are for free. Here's dinner: In 10 minutes I managed to gather 1kg worth 18 dollars of this stuff:



And here's what my amazing Italian friends managed to make out of it:



A truly wonderful experience in an incredibly hospitable Australian family followed by a an aboriginal gift that could not have been more perfect:



The lines are paths towards the dots - food. There are always many lines - parallel paths towards food and there is plenty of it. Once you have finished the food you continue looking for other food and again you have parallel paths towards it. A lovely metaphor for life - thank you Peter and family, this day and evening could not have been more perfect.

Before broadband - for Dad with love

Now that I have broadband let me show you what I've been up to in the last 2 weeks.

Coffin Bay

Updates coming with a bit of delay...due to lack of internet access!!! (I survived 4 days without it!!!)

Coffin Bay - an extraordinary experience - thanks to Peter.

Port Lincoln

Peaceful, quiet, friendly place.

For mom with love

Brisbane - check!
Adelaide - check!
Port Lincoln - check!