Todays Image • Point Atkinson Lighthouse

For thousands of people each year seeing this Canadian lighthouse means they are on their way to Alaska. Most north bound Alaska cruise ships from both Vancouver and Seattle will cruise through this stretch of Canada’s Inside Passage bound for Alaskan waters. The Point Atkinson Lighthouse was built in 1888 on the western tip ofContinue reading “Todays Image • Point Atkinson Lighthouse”

Go Climb A Bridge

The Infamous Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb Sydney harbor has two of the most iconic structures in Australia, the famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. For the adventurous the views of Sydney from the top of the harbour bridge are amazing. Experience this popular activity that allows Aussies and visitors alike to climbContinue reading “Go Climb A Bridge”

A Complete Guide To Sydney’s Amazing Opal Card

Everything You Need To Know About Using Public Transportation In Sydney, Australia! The above map is perfect to save on a device or to print a copy to take along. Everything You Need To Know About The Opal Card The most convenient way to pay for travel on Sydney’s Metro is to get an OpalContinue reading “A Complete Guide To Sydney’s Amazing Opal Card”

And On The 3rd Day

…God Created the Land On the third day God said, “Let the waters under the sky be gathered together into one place, and let the dry land appear.” … And God saw that it was good. Lava meets the sea as it flows from Kilauea volcano eruptions. Taken from a ship at night sitting offContinue reading “And On The 3rd Day”

Esperance, Australia A Port Of Call

Esperance is 434 miles southeast of Perth but in a world all its own. Esperance is a remote town in the south east of Western Australia. Because of its remoteness the town has a self contained character with the next significantly sized town being 275 miles away. Also, Esperance is not located on any majorContinue reading “Esperance, Australia A Port Of Call”

The Hawaiian Islands Geology

When you visit Hawaii it doesn’t take very long to realize you have come to a place like no other on earth. Isolated from continental land by at least 2,400 miles of ocean. It is blessed with year round average temperatures in the eighties and abundant rainfall. Its history is both ancient as well asContinue reading “The Hawaiian Islands Geology”