We anchored off village of Rhyll on Philip Island and took a very long tender ride into a their tiny dock. It was a very short walk to our catamaran to take us to Seal Rocks Island. The ride was bumpy and windy with swells as we followed the north shore of the island past the western edge to this little seal and bird only island. We were at the Bass Straight between Australia mainland and Tasmania. Known for its bumpy seas. We had thirty minutes during the high tide to enjoy the SMELLS, sights and sounds! Mostly cows and their pups but a few bulls. While we stayed there it went from cloudy to sunny. The ride back was much smoother!
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After our ride, the three of us decided to take a 20 minute shuttle bus to the town of Cowes. When we packed in January we were thinking all summer clothing was what we needed. HAHAHA! With a change of venue came cooler days. Larkin and I needed and found a few light weight sweaters on the streets of Cowes! Michael got bored and headed back to the long tender ride to the ship. Larkin and I walked all the way to the beach and pier from where they dropped us off. We collected our sand and enjoyed the volcanic and sand beach. We enjoyed seeing the people, the dogs and the birds. As we walked back to the shuttle bus we found a very busy and good inexpensive sushi restaurant and partook of their offerings! After the tender ride back we got ready for a Thai food night with friends. Once again the staff did a spectacular job! One Georgian and two Arkansans (and my Arkansas roots) and two dancers from the last cast…and our friends from Southern California!
Memories of Johnnie Carson in the 1970’s when we had a run on toilet paper. We are hoping the cruise ship has enough in case we are suppose to restock and find ourselves up a creek without supplies! As so many ports are closing, Regents and all cruise ships have no clue where we’re headed. We just know we don’t want to head home on a crowded plane if they are even available through crowded airports. We wouldn’t mind around South Africa but don’t think that is in the card. We want to see Petra and Istanbul. Most world cruisers realize we’re just happy being on the ship. Take us where you can! These ports around the southern side of Australia have all been places Larkin and I have said we’d be happy to live! Next up Port Fairy and Basalt Vineyard.
THE TRAVELING MARTINI'S 