One of the delights we had while walking on Great Keppel Island in Queensland during our recent winter cruise was to discover the Yellow-Bellied Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis), also known as Olive-Backed Sunbird. This bright little bird with a distinctively down-curved bill and striking colours was a first sighting for us and it takes pride of…
Sea mammals have always held a special fascination for us. Wherever we sail, we are privileged to see many humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, fur seals and even the endangered dugong. Like all other mammals these creatures are warm-blooded, breathe air via lungs and suckle their young. In addition, they are supremely adapted to life underwater:…
During each of our sailing adventures, we keep a journal to share our experiences with friends and family. This time our cruise was very special, since Chris’ sister Véronique and her husband Didier were joining us from France for a three weeks’ voyage on board Take It Easy. They had never cruised before, so this…
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