Tag: Sunsets

Visiting Tokashiki and a Deserted Island

ByMinion-Chris October 24, 2017 0 Comments
Originally we had planned on visiting a few beaches today. However our AirBNB host had given some suggestions in the guidebook and one was jumping out at us. There was a recommendation for us to visit the Kerama Islands. These were a small set of Islands west of Okinawa and the prospect of snorkeling, diving and possibly visiting a "uninhabited" island was appealing to us. So after a bit of...

Visiting Churaumi Aquarium and Ocean Expo Park

ByMinion-Chris October 22, 2017 0 Comments
Churaumi Aquarium We wanted to get to the Churaumi Aquarium early which meant we had an early start. We mapped out a route which would have taken about 2 hours to get there. However, due to some navigation challenges again, we found ourselves on the toll expressway which shaved a half hour off our trip. In the end it got us there faster and was worth the toll. Charumi Aquarium is a place that...

Cannes & Marseille, France

ByMinion-Chris July 20, 2017 1 Comment
After our first port stop in Florence, we continue on our Mediterranean cruise with stops in Cannes and Marseille Cannes I was always curious when Cannes ended up on our itinerary. I've always associated it with the glitz and glamor of movie stars and the cinema being that it is the host city of the Cannes film festival. So I was excited to check the "lifestyles of the rich and famous"....

Wrapping up Australia

ByMinion-Chris April 21, 2017 1 Comment
This will be my last post about my travels in Australia. Thanks for joining me on this journey "Down under". It was an amazing time exploring all that Australia had to offer! If you want to read up on the whole trip you can do so here. Here are some of my thoughts after taking some time to reflect on the trip. My top 3 highlights: Highlight #1: Accidentally seeing the Southern Lights Both Photos...

Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Homeward Bound

ByMinion-Chris April 13, 2017 1 Comment
Sunrise at the Great Barrier Reef An early morning meant we got to catch the beautiful sunrise. There's something to be said about the calm and peacefulness of the sun rising while in the middle of the ocean. I really enjoyed the quietness and that feeling of just how small we are in this world. It's really easy to take this creation for granted, but its times like this that make you really...

Airlie Beach & Sailing to the Great Barrier Reef

ByMinion-Chris April 6, 2017 1 Comment
Hamilton Island / Airlie Beach Leaving Melbourne towards Hamilton Island/Airlie Beach meant we were on the last leg of our trip. A short stopover in Brisbane allowed Photos and I to satisfy a seafood pasta craving we seemingly didn't quench whilst in Melbourne. Arriving at Hamilton Island, we soon realized that the airport was tiny and seemed to be built primarily for the resort on the Island....