Story: Two weeks in Australia.
I hadn’t originally planned to spend as much time in Australia. It was an opportunistic stop, a way to break up the trip from Antarctica to Africa. It was to be a few days in Sydney, tops. And then I thought I should visit the Great Barrier Reef while I was there. And then I thought I should visit Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park. One thing lead to another and suddenly I found myself with a ‘greatest hits’ tour of eastern Australia itinerary.
Thanks to Nick I arrive in Sydney in the early evening.
When I think of Sydney a few things pop into mind: the Sydney Opera House, a flat white, and Bondi Beach.
One of the last days on the trip to the Ross Sea Leonie asked me what my plans were after the cruise.
I fly to Yulara from Cairns, where I’ve spent the past two nights in order to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef.
I’m up and ready by 0500. It’s dark outside and the night is cool. I make my way to reception and stand outside, waiting to be picked up.
My flight to Melbourne departs at 09h57. Buses from the resort are scheduled throughout the day to match flight times and I’m on the first.