Category Archives: Pacific & Down Under

Skylab Falls To Earth

On July 12th 1979 America’s space station, Skylab fell out of orbit, broke up on re-entry and rained pieces down on Esperance, Australia. The event is one of Esperance’s major claims to fame. The local government issued littering fines on NASA for the scattered debris. The Skylab was the United States’ first space station thatContinue reading “Skylab Falls To Earth”

Port Of Call Honolulu, Hawaii

Cruise Port Honolulu. Honolulu is a frequent stop for cruise ships repositioning in the Pacific, cruises going out of the west coast of the U.S. and Canada as well as cruising the Hawaiian Islands. It is the largest city in the islands, the states Capital and gateway to Hawaii’s most developed island Oahu. Honolulu isContinue reading “Port Of Call Honolulu, Hawaii”

The Sydney Opera House

Above Sydney, Australia’s iconic Opera House seen across Circle Quay from The Rocks. It was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon after an international design competition and opened in 1973 after a long and difficult construction process. The idea for the Sydney Opera House dates back to the 1940s, when the New South Wales governmentContinue reading “The Sydney Opera House”

Hawaii – Visiting Paradise

Hawaii is a dream destination on many peoples bucket list. If this Pacific Paradise is on yours, what are you waiting for? There are eight major islands in the Hawaiian archipelago so the first decision is which ones to visit? As a great introductory visit consider a cruise. Cruising is a perfect option as youContinue reading “Hawaii – Visiting Paradise”

Surfs Up At Bondi Beach, Australia

While Bondi Beach is a famous beach resort and a great surfing venue, it is also famous for the largest free sculpture exhibition in the world. A sculpture event known as Sculptures By The Sea featured each year in October-November. Bondi Beach And The Sculptures By The Sea Bondi Beach, in addition to surfing, isContinue reading “Surfs Up At Bondi Beach, Australia”