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@Ocean Boy hope you are feeling better. DS got Covid in Canada recently. Having had it in Australia with barely any symptoms, the Canadian version knocked him for a six. Similar to you with the very painful throat, cough & loss of taste. Took him 2 weeks to recover. Thankfully he didn’t get any of the fatigue. He’s fully recovered now. Hopefully you will be too soon.

@sgmn Happy Birthday Sue. Hope you had lovely birthday celebrations with the family & everyone was well enough to be join in. @ReneeFLL & @Sea Dog Happy Wedding Anniversary Renee & Mike and Happy proposal day anniversary to Greg & Linda @dani negreanu the print/painting in your lovely apartment in Venice is appropriate for Valentines Day. Loving the videos. The pasta looks delish. Must try it one day. Glad you enjoyed the books @sgmn and I recommended.

On the Carnival Luminosa in December just gone, the Captain made an announcement that we would be approaching Willis Island. Then the Reef Pilot who was on board the Luminosa communicated with one of the four staff who live permanently on the remote island. That conversation was broadcast so we could listen in as we very slowly approaching and cruising past the island, As a finale we watched as the daily 9.30am weather balloon was released. For my first time passing Willis Island, it was all very interesting. The reef around the island looked stunning. We didn’t get close but from a distance it looked stunning so can only imagine how wonderful the snorkeling would be for those who live there. Also, there were hundreds of seabirds (mostly Terns I think) flying above the ship as we approached and cruised past the island. Yes, the duty free alcohol was then available for purchase

Per the Carnival Australia official page, you can now prebook shore excursions

In December, we booked via the app as soon as we set foot on the ship. There were no extra tours listed on board from what we had seen advertised online prior to the cruise. We were on board at 12.30ish and secured the tours we wanted. I also booked a short afternoon tour at last minute on the day of the tour. We did FNQ, the day trips to Kuranda booked out quickly. A fishing tour from Cairns was cancelled due to lack of numbers. Had a couple of people tell us how disappointed they were with that cancellation. I am seeing in the online group for Luminosa that some cruisers are now able to prebook tours & organise cruise cash bought prior. However, as I don’t have an upcoming Luminosa booked so I can’t personally confirm.

That first photo of beautiful Jade could be painted. Nice to be missed and welcomed home.

Headed to the beach after dinner. Sunset then full moon (need a better camera for the full moon).

Just got a congratulations email from cc for reaching 3000. According to cc, taking 3487 days - approx 9 years was worth the wait… Just a little bit to go before I catch up everyone else here 🤣

Beautiful including the cake topper you made. You are very talented. Congratulations on your son & DIL’s civil service.

Nice sunny Sunday in Killcare. After a lovely café breakfast of poached eggs on toast & fruit with yogurt, we are heading home for fur cuddles from Max. Those of you unwell, hope you feel better soon & those of you struggling with sub-zero temps, keep warm & safe in the roads.

You might be interested this bird too - Bush Stone -Curlew (also know as bush thick- knee). It has an eerie cry at night that sounds like a woman screaming. I’ve become fascinated by this bird since they featured in a couple of Australian crime fiction novels, one is called The Curlew’s Eye.

Love Singapore & Singapore airlines. We only fly economy though so the lobster has not been on our menus.

I wish Royal would bring a ship here that has the aqua theater & the capacity for one of the big production shows (not Cats though!).

Apart from temp control, the aesthetic is stunning, looks great and brings more light into the room.

Rainbow lorikeets & yellow footed rock wallaby.

Koala enjoying breakfast IMG_0432.MOV

Good evening, last day of our vacation. Photos from today:

@NHProud Sorry you are still sick from Covid and had a nasty fall.

@Jimbo love the light fitting that you kept from your previous house. Interested in the pattern in the ceiling. Did you have that done to match the pendant light?

Never heard of Nutrias before. Read up on them after you posted these photos. Thanks.

Morning boat ride from where we are staying to Palm Beach & back Images of Cockatoos on the ceiling of the upper deck. Lobster Beach - we walked down to this beach last weekend (220 stairs - yes we counted) - each way. High tide at Palm Beach ferry wharf

Was at the ferry wharf this morning. This gorgeous cat was sitting at it’s owners feet nearby enjoying the sunshine, fresh air and the view. When the owner wanted to leave, this ball of fluff was understandably resistant to get moving, so the owner finally picked the fluff ball up, walked a few steps where a pink pram was waiting and started pushing kitty home. Nice life.

It’s very very nice and rather than spend all afternoon at the beach as DH does, I spend the afternoon on the deck, making the most of it. Our daily routine - bushwalk then mid morning beach & swim, lunch on the deck, then I stay on deck whilst DH heads to the beach again, then we head out to dinner along the coast. Very relaxing vacation.

Killcare approx 1 1/2 north of Sydney

+1 @grapau27