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In 1977 we hired our first narrowboat from Anglo Welsh at Market Harborough.From that moment our destiny was set. In 2006 we finally purchased our own brand new 57' narrowboat which we named 'Free Spirit'. Our aim is to travel the length and breadth of all the navigable rivers and canals of the UK. This will be our story as it unfolds.

Saturday 21 March 2020

First part of the Ghan trip successfully completed

Yea we made it to Darwin. A mix up with the taxi first thing this morning as it arrived too early and as we were nowhere near ready, the driver left. But another phone call, slightly heated at our end and it was quickly resolved. 

At Sydney airport, we couldn't believe how empty the domestic terminal was. Even the plane was only a tad over half full. For once the flight was smooth and Ian's hands stayed gripped and squashed free, well until it came to the landing which always terrifies me!















Out of the airport and the heat hit us. Humidity was over 70% and the temperature was well above 35 degrees. Once settled into our rooms it was off to find a cool refreshing beer. So glad I packed the cozzie because a swim in the hotel pool before dinner was absolute luxury.


 Tomorrow we are off to Litchfield national park, an all-day excursion with the coach collecting us at 7 am. With breakfast starting at 6.30am we might just manage to grab a slice of toast and a cup of tea.

And Darwins wildlife





 

2 comments:

Caroline and Martin said...

You are probably aware but this as of 18.00 Monday 23 March from BBC - breaking news
Breaking
'All British travellers should return home now'
The UK's foreign secretary is calling for all British travellers to return home now while transport allows.
Last week, Dominic Raab changed travel advice for the UK to warn against all but essential travel globally for 30 days.
But in a new statement, he warns the pace at which borders are closing, airlines are suspending flights and exit bans are being enforced, there is no time to lose.
Mr Raab says: "If you are on holiday abroad the time to come home is now while you still can.”

Caroline

Ian and Irene Jameison said...

Thank you, Caroline. We had an email from the Foreign Office today saying it was time to return home. We have been trying for over a week with flights being booked and then cancelling on us. The only flight we have been able to book is on Saturday with Quantus flying via Johannesburg. If that one is cancelled we won't be coming home.

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