Back from Down Under

It has been five days since I returned to my mundane life and I am still recovering from jet lag and travel fatigue. I must be getting old! We landed back in Singapore at 9pm ...

Day 12 & 13 Around Sydney

One full day left for us in this part of Down Under. As highlighted earlier, we were already beginning to feel the rigour of travelling by Day 9 so I was actually glad that this ...

Day 11 Blue Mountains to Sydney

The power came back on sometime in the middle of the night and we were once against warmed by the small tiny heater which we are grateful for. The morning came and despite everything, we ...

Day 8 Port Macquarie to Newcastle

After checking out this morning, we took a quick stroll in a nearby park to catch a glimpse of life in Port Macquarie. Contrary to my earlier perception, there seemed to be quite a number ...

Day 7 Coffs Harbour to Port Macquarie

We woke really early this morning in anticipation of our whale watching expedition. However much to our disappointment, Lee of Pacific Explorer called to inform us that it was cancelled due to strong winds and choppy ...

Day 6 Byron Bay to Coffs Harbour

After a good  and well deserved night’s rest, we were up and ready to explore the treasures of Byron Bay – the Cape Byron Lighthouse which was completed in 1901. The lighthouse built atop a ...