We've arrived in Mooloolaba and are preparing to return home to Sydney. Joy will fly home from here tomorrow (tuesday) and I'll sail the boat back with the help of some friends. It's been a fabulous cruise and it has gone way too fast like good holidays do. However, something tells me that Jake, our canine companion is ready to go home. I re-assembled his travel cage for the flight home tomorrow and he immediate took up residence, ready to go...
September 2004 Archives
Jake in the Box
We've arrived in Mooloolaba and are preparing to return home to Sydney. Joy will fly home from here tomorrow (tuesday) and I'll sail the boat back with the help of some friends. It's been a fabulous cruise and it has gone way too fast like good holidays do. However, something tells me that Jake, our canine companion is ready to go home. I re-assembled his travel cage for the flight home tomorrow and he immediate took up residence, ready to go...
Rosslyn Bay to Bundaberg
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So today, mostly pictures of some of the places we've been to over the past 5 days.
Pacific Creek is at the beginning of the Narrows, a shallow waterway separating Curtis Island froom the mainland.
Cattle cross at low tide near the shallowest part in the Narrows.
Contrasting with the Narrows was our visit to Lady Musgrave, 35 Nautical Miles off the coast near Bundaberg. It is an enclosed reef with just a small entrance indicated by port and starboard markers.
Once inside, it proved to be a wonderful anchorage. Clear water, wonderful snorkeling. Magic...
And on our way to Bundagerg, I finally managed to capture a dolphin out of the water...
Pacific Creek is at the beginning of the Narrows, a shallow waterway separating Curtis Island froom the mainland.
Cattle cross at low tide near the shallowest part in the Narrows.
Contrasting with the Narrows was our visit to Lady Musgrave, 35 Nautical Miles off the coast near Bundaberg. It is an enclosed reef with just a small entrance indicated by port and starboard markers.
Once inside, it proved to be a wonderful anchorage. Clear water, wonderful snorkeling. Magic...
And on our way to Bundagerg, I finally managed to capture a dolphin out of the water...
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I was incredibly jealous of your adventure before seeing the photos... Now, I just don't have words! However, I am looking forward to rejoining for the final leg of the expedition.
When we arrive back, I'm flying (myself) straight to Inverell to help some friends with shearing at their property. So, remember to book the good weather (and that excellent chef), 'cause I'll be needing a good rest before working my butt off on the farm!
Steve
Steve, I don't suppose you need a hand flying the plane? Anyway, let's keep our fingers crossed that we'll have Northerlies all the way home!
This is a fantastic shot of a dolphin in action. I have been trying to snap a shot like this for years. I generally get just a splash of water and simply have to remember the picture that I took with my eyes. Congrats on this one.
Rosslyn Bay
The past few days we've spent at Rosslyn Bay, probably the marina we've enjoyed best on the trip. The nearest town is Yeppoon, the best known closest centre is Rockhampton.
Tomorrow we sail for Pacific Creek, the start of the Narrows, which will get us to Gladstone the day after.
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Good Photos Marius.I am bringing a 54 ft motor sailor (Manuka)from Roslyn Bay to Brisbane Oct 14th Hope our weather is as good as yours looks.
Rgds Merv
In defense of nature<
You can categorize most of the places we've been to as:
- Developed (look for Jetskis and Caravans)
- Being developed (planted Palms and real estate signs)
- National Park (picnic tables and signs telling you what [not] to do
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Just keep out of the Army's way and I am sure everything will be fine for your continuing slow journey home.
keep safe ~ love craig + mel
Looking good brother I like your category of places in particular the real estate signs. I dropped another photo for you on your Flick page.
Safe traveling.
Harry
Going Home
We've reached our furthest point North and are now officially on our way home. We skipped lots of places on the way up which we hope to visit on our way back South. We expect to be back in Sydney on October 1.More when when get back to Rosslyn Bay...
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Joy, Hope you had a lovely birthday, where have the years gone.Just got back from Thailand to day and have now caught up on your movements.
Merv& cath (capt pugwash)
Hi Marius and Joy,
Sounds like you're having a wonderful time. Glad to hear you've scheduled the big trip.
New Zealand next?
All the best,
Victor.
Merv: good to hear from you. Joy wrote you an email earlier today.
Victor: Good to hear from you too! Hope you're well.
Additional Crew
We needed some additional crew for our sail to Keswick Island, so some assistance flew out from Sydney. Terrific couple of days.
Just found your web-site by accident. Loved your comments about "Noel Patrick's Curtis Coast" book. As you would be aware, my dad wrote the book originally and I try and keep it updated. Your travels seem fantastic. If you have time, I would appreciate any feedback you may have about the book and any suggestions / alterations you may have. I love your photos.