Martin Bishop
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A river of rain down our street
February 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
A river of rain down our street
Last day in Australia a year ago. We had time to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and have a coffee in Kirribilli before heading off the airport. One last view of the Sydney Opera House #travel ✈️🗺️
January 31, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Last day in Australia a year ago. We had time to walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and have a coffee in Kirribilli before heading off the airport. One last view of the Sydney Opera House #travel ✈️🗺️
Took the hop-on-hop-off bus to Bondi Beach a year ago. Weather wasn't spectacular but we still enjoyed hiking around the area #travel ✈️🗺️
January 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Took the hop-on-hop-off bus to Bondi Beach a year ago. Weather wasn't spectacular but we still enjoyed hiking around the area #travel ✈️🗺️
Took a Viator trip a year ago to the Blue Mountains, stopping first at the Featherdale Wildlife Park to see koalas, kangaroos, and more, then a hike for great views in the National Park, lunch in Leura, with a last stop to see The Three Sisters. #travel ✈️🗺️
January 28, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Took a Viator trip a year ago to the Blue Mountains, stopping first at the Featherdale Wildlife Park to see koalas, kangaroos, and more, then a hike for great views in the National Park, lunch in Leura, with a last stop to see The Three Sisters. #travel ✈️🗺️
A year ago, the Daintree river area was still recovering from a typhoon and lots of roads were closed. But the river tours were open and we took one on the lookout for frogs and crocodiles. Later we visited the Mossman River Gorge #travel ✈️🗺️
January 25, 2025 at 8:14 PM
A year ago, the Daintree river area was still recovering from a typhoon and lots of roads were closed. But the river tours were open and we took one on the lookout for frogs and crocodiles. Later we visited the Mossman River Gorge #travel ✈️🗺️
Mostly a rest day at our hotel near Finlayville, a year ago today. But we did get out for a walk to see some wildlife and fauna #travel ✈️🗺️
January 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Mostly a rest day at our hotel near Finlayville, a year ago today. But we did get out for a walk to see some wildlife and fauna #travel ✈️🗺️
Today, a year ago, was Great Barrier Reef day. We took a Sailaway catamaran to the reef and got to see a turtle and lots more as we snorkeled #greatbarrierreef ✈️🗺️
January 23, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Today, a year ago, was Great Barrier Reef day. We took a Sailaway catamaran to the reef and got to see a turtle and lots more as we snorkeled #greatbarrierreef ✈️🗺️
And here's a video of the Barron Falls ✈️🗺️
January 22, 2025 at 9:38 PM
And here's a video of the Barron Falls ✈️🗺️
Last year, Queensland was still recovering from a tropical cyclone that had hit in December 2023. The train to Kuranda was still not operational when we were there but we were able to take the Skyrail to Kuranda with a stop to see the Barron Falls in full flow ✈️🗺️
January 22, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Last year, Queensland was still recovering from a tropical cyclone that had hit in December 2023. The train to Kuranda was still not operational when we were there but we were able to take the Skyrail to Kuranda with a stop to see the Barron Falls in full flow ✈️🗺️
A shark swimming by the shore on Fitzroy Island. Only a little one but still! ✈️🗺️
January 22, 2025 at 1:16 AM
A shark swimming by the shore on Fitzroy Island. Only a little one but still! ✈️🗺️
From Melbourne, we flew to Cairns and spent a day snorkeling and enjoying the beaches of Fitzroy Island ✈️🗺️
January 21, 2025 at 6:26 PM
From Melbourne, we flew to Cairns and spent a day snorkeling and enjoying the beaches of Fitzroy Island ✈️🗺️
On our last day in Melbourne, a year ago, we drove to the Mornington Peninsula and then to the Yarra valley to visit a couple of wineries and The Four Pillars gin distillery ✈️🗺️
January 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
On our last day in Melbourne, a year ago, we drove to the Mornington Peninsula and then to the Yarra valley to visit a couple of wineries and The Four Pillars gin distillery ✈️🗺️
From the Port Campbell National Park, we continued our drive to Port Fairy and Griffith Island ✈️🗺️
January 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
From the Port Campbell National Park, we continued our drive to Port Fairy and Griffith Island ✈️🗺️
Continuing the recap of last year's trip to Australia. From Melbourne, we rented a car and drive along The Great Ocean Road towards Port Campbell and the Twelve Apostles National park. A great drive.✈️🗺️
January 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Continuing the recap of last year's trip to Australia. From Melbourne, we rented a car and drive along The Great Ocean Road towards Port Campbell and the Twelve Apostles National park. A great drive.✈️🗺️
And, if you do decide to visit Melbourne, why not go when the AO tennis is on? This time last year.✈️🗺️
January 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
And, if you do decide to visit Melbourne, why not go when the AO tennis is on? This time last year.✈️🗺️
On this day, last year, we were enjoying our visit to Melbourne--walking along the Yarra and some of the laneways. Loved Melbourne! ✈️🗺️
January 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
On this day, last year, we were enjoying our visit to Melbourne--walking along the Yarra and some of the laneways. Loved Melbourne! ✈️🗺️
Greek island tip: the beautiful Naousa in Paros ✈️🗺️
January 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Greek island tip: the beautiful Naousa in Paros ✈️🗺️
The grass is always greener in January. Marin is green again ✈️🗺️
January 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
The grass is always greener in January. Marin is green again ✈️🗺️
Our orange tree has been on its last legs for years. This may be its last orange.
January 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Our orange tree has been on its last legs for years. This may be its last orange.
It's been a good rain season for Marin so far this year. We are already at 14 inches, about 30% more than usual. And the waterfalls are running well! This is Cascade Canyon. ✈️🗺️ #travel
January 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
It's been a good rain season for Marin so far this year. We are already at 14 inches, about 30% more than usual. And the waterfalls are running well! This is Cascade Canyon. ✈️🗺️ #travel
Shirikawa-go is within easy driving distance from Kanazawa and is well worth the visit. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous for its thatched houses. It is, it has to said, a little too tourist-popular and a convenient stop for coach tours. So go early, or late. #travel
December 20, 2024 at 1:08 AM
Shirikawa-go is within easy driving distance from Kanazawa and is well worth the visit. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and famous for its thatched houses. It is, it has to said, a little too tourist-popular and a convenient stop for coach tours. So go early, or late. #travel
