It’s a clear autumn day in Tokyo, with a weather forecast of 16 degrees, which bodes well for a trip to Showa Memorial Park. Mt Fuji is visible in the distance and appears to have […]
I enjoyed my first trip to Tokyo at Easter so much that I’m returning for a long weekend. QF25 to Tokyo Haneda airport is uneventful, taking off from Sydney ‘almost’ on time, and landing on […]
Early morning start today as L’Austral approaches the port of Benoa in Bali. A massive LNG tanker berthed in the port is visible from miles away. L’Austral has some difficulty contacting the harbor pilot, so […]
Komodo Island was the main reason for choosing to extend the Kimberley expedition with an Indonesian expedition on L’Austral. Fortunately, it delivers seven dragons in an early morning hike, making it a highlight of the […]
Today’s destination is Pink Beach, which requires 24 hours of sailing time from Kalabahi. A crew member has been taken ill during the night, and L’Austral has to divert course to allow them to be […]
Kalabahi is a complete contrast to Ambon. The capital of the district of Alor, Kalabahi is located in the bay of Teluk Mutiara, surrounded by hills and mountains. L’Austral is able to berth at a […]
