tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post794637411573728469..comments2024-03-29T21:02:51.244+10:00Comments on ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA: BEYOND THE CAPEdiane bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-30242783638747631362013-08-06T03:31:58.320+10:002013-08-06T03:31:58.320+10:00Your journeys are always so fascinating, Diane! T...Your journeys are always so fascinating, Diane! The trip looks so exotic to me. I love the bright blue waters and the tropical feel to the islands. The Spainish explorers certainly got around back in the day :)<br />Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-51216643171608847962013-08-02T19:31:20.876+10:002013-08-02T19:31:20.876+10:00No, we haven't planned another trip yet other ...No, we haven't planned another trip yet other than I am flying to LA in September for my daughter's birthday and to see my little grandsons.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-53546265007174923572013-08-02T19:26:47.320+10:002013-08-02T19:26:47.320+10:00It was not a long hike from the bus about a mile, ...It was not a long hike from the bus about a mile, that's all but it was a bit rocky and rugged.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-55821693786119175992013-08-02T06:12:58.655+10:002013-08-02T06:12:58.655+10:00Colors are amazing and the history so interesting....Colors are amazing and the history so interesting. What a country! It is quite something to say you have hiked to the tip of it. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-91781070230974098792013-08-02T04:50:20.215+10:002013-08-02T04:50:20.215+10:00What a great tour ! and so interesting ! Didn'...What a great tour ! and so interesting ! Didn't know that so many of japanese pearl divers died there ! Actually I didn't even know that Japanese had been divers in Australia ! Gattinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06636525277807715146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-45090426721808644842013-08-01T19:57:17.230+10:002013-08-01T19:57:17.230+10:00I have enjoyed reading your blog as this is a simi...I have enjoyed reading your blog as this is a similar trip to what friends and I did 4 years ago. The trip is wonderful and your posts have been fantastic.<br />Love the photos as well.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03280007828767679955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-44233339853556375412013-08-01T08:49:13.917+10:002013-08-01T08:49:13.917+10:00great adventures you had; enjoyed seeing these pho...great adventures you had; enjoyed seeing these photos too, so far up. How do you top this? Have you your next travel itinerary in place? I'm sure it becomes addictive. I enjoyed the colour of the water so much tooCarole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-64726984258446466892013-08-01T05:59:12.949+10:002013-08-01T05:59:12.949+10:00I love your two photos of the amazing water, what ...I love your two photos of the amazing water, what color! Especially the second one, with the orange grasses in the foreground. It would make a great poster. Wow, that gun is huge and looks like it is pointing straight at you! Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-55578871063413923122013-08-01T04:05:39.617+10:002013-08-01T04:05:39.617+10:00Wonderful photos - the sea really is a spectacular...Wonderful photos - the sea really is a spectacular colour. But I'm with Andrew, the heat and humidity would be a killer for me.<br />Dinner looks extremely yummy.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034726832462755283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-44951081923852889692013-07-31T22:28:44.162+10:002013-07-31T22:28:44.162+10:00Another series of outstanding photos Diane, what a...Another series of outstanding photos Diane, what a beautiful area. Enjoyed everything from the maps to the interesting history. Also the food and the term reef and beef. I think it's what we would call surf and turf on our menu :) Have a good one!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-33068914888029232702013-07-31T19:14:33.093+10:002013-07-31T19:14:33.093+10:00Diane, what a lovely end to your tour. The island ...Diane, what a lovely end to your tour. The island and water color are gorgeous. Love the views and the photos. Have a great day!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-89143801309883797462013-07-31T19:10:54.439+10:002013-07-31T19:10:54.439+10:00That island does look good, and the water is so cl...That island does look good, and the water is so clear...shame about the graves going to ruin, and those little children are so sweet.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-60837243578141131852013-07-31T14:31:07.912+10:002013-07-31T14:31:07.912+10:00And yes, thank sooo much for getting that Royal. ...And yes, thank sooo much for getting that Royal. I know I will never get there to collect it myself.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-89429565007928487532013-07-31T14:30:02.273+10:002013-07-31T14:30:02.273+10:00I love your photo of the water with the grass in f...I love your photo of the water with the grass in front .. captures the vibrant tropical colours so well. Wish I was there right now ... we are not quite home but sitting at the beach in the rain ... such a difference in the colour of the water on a sunny day vs a cool wet one.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-33106097222264451792013-07-31T13:00:15.141+10:002013-07-31T13:00:15.141+10:00Wow---love the color of the water... Awesome!!!!! ...Wow---love the color of the water... Awesome!!!!! Interested in that 'cathedral'... How special is that.. SO--I assume that all of the people in all of the islands come to worship together there... That is so neat.. What an interesting life it must be to live in those areas, especially during certain times of the year when the weather is different... Wow!!! Thanks for sharing.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-72897851418863557082013-07-31T12:56:07.688+10:002013-07-31T12:56:07.688+10:00Your photos of the island and strait above the tip...Your photos of the island and strait above the tip of Australia are beautiful. The color of water is gorgeous. I enjoyed your pictures of the laid-back islanders.Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923630536753873113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-80825892634127826982013-07-31T11:34:34.439+10:002013-07-31T11:34:34.439+10:00Wonderful! And the ocean is so blue. Also look...Wonderful! And the ocean is so blue. Also looks like a fun-lovin' group. RoeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00131723337404316867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-82005227499336485022013-07-31T08:06:05.485+10:002013-07-31T08:06:05.485+10:00What an amazing place to visit, and it looks just ...What an amazing place to visit, and it looks just gorgeous! How fun to get a chance to visit this place.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282631333469688624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-45858210901433923852013-07-31T07:51:03.711+10:002013-07-31T07:51:03.711+10:00No kidding, there is a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursda...No kidding, there is a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Is.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-2559320370643068202013-07-31T07:48:52.464+10:002013-07-31T07:48:52.464+10:00No, I haven't been back. I worked there in the...No, I haven't been back. I worked there in the 60's when it was governed by Australia. After they got independence in 1975 the country has been in a slide into corruption and crime. It is the most unsafe country to live in, work in and to visit. In some provinces the infra structure has not been maintained and the people are very poor.Our Government pours millions of dollars a year into the country but I'm sceptical at what happens to the money because some of the politicians are corrupt too. Timber companies are ruining the beautiful rainforest and where does the money go???? The poor natives in the villages where the timber is being removed don't get any or very little. But Australia needs to keep them as friends and allies as their country is so close to ours but also closer to muslim Indonesia.<br />It is such a shame. P/NG is one of the most beautiful countries for scenery that I have ever seen. Fabulous mountains and gorgeous tropical coastlines. They could make so much money from tourism if only they could clean up crime, corruption and infrastructure.<br />Now I will get off my soap box. It is just so heartbreaking after how I remember it. We have P/NG friends and they have come to live in Australia and wish Australia was still governing their country but world pressure wont allow that any more.diane bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002292118984909883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-54879050766420347132013-07-31T07:33:15.981+10:002013-07-31T07:33:15.981+10:00I think you are so lucky to have been able to trav...I think you are so lucky to have been able to travel to the tip of the country, is somewhere I would love to go to myself and I think hubby would love it also.Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-71873190044349766712013-07-31T06:48:33.019+10:002013-07-31T06:48:33.019+10:00Such a nice tour and in the end almost to New Guin...Such a nice tour and in the end almost to New Guinea. Funny to collect all the Royal hotels, I can't remember we have any Royal hotels in our country. It is not a common name here. Differences between the anglicans and we I think.biebkriebelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01539958495933835606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-65211322862353187882013-07-31T06:45:34.640+10:002013-07-31T06:45:34.640+10:00Wow, Diane, The water is a gorgeous color, the vi...Wow, Diane, The water is a gorgeous color, the views are breathtaking, the cathedral is lovely and the people so colorful and interesting! I bet it did remind you of New Guinea. Have you been back there for a visit?GardenOfDaisieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03110646840082802721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-34215249210433714282013-07-31T04:12:58.627+10:002013-07-31T04:12:58.627+10:00Your beach and water pictures are fantastic.
Gree...Your beach and water pictures are fantastic.<br /><br />Greetings,<br />FilipFilipBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748038653807154529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856747756759071827.post-41720404979073607412013-07-31T04:03:11.765+10:002013-07-31T04:03:11.765+10:00Wow, Diane, I just devoured every word and image o...Wow, Diane, I just devoured every word and image of this post (as usual!) We also have many Royal Hotels in South Africa. I'm fascinated by the smallest cathedral in the world. I love the colors of the water. Great memories for you! Thanks for another wonderful look at your country. JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11666316882168582862noreply@blogger.com