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You can lose everything, but nobody will take away what you saw and what you experienced...
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Mar 01, 2020 10:00 PM Glass House Mountains - Australia
Second day in Brisbane.
Today my od friend Waldek, living in Brisbane took us by car to the Glass House Mountains. It is like 65 km north by the good motorway. Imagine stoney peaks rising up to 250 m above the level oferta the lush green rainforest... There is a viewpoint on the little hill to enjoy the panorama. One of the mointains reminds the head oferta grilla, the other is like a needle. Very nice experience on the hot Australian day!. Thanks a lot Waldek!
In the evening on the ship the band was playing nice dance music. Sorry, sorry for no dance to dance. Only four couples from China wersja on The flor...
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Feb 29, 2020 10:00 PM In Brisbane, but so far from the City...
Strong sun in the morning. We docked in Brisbane, but due to virus changes - not on the Brisbane river = close to the city, but 22 kms away - in the commercial port on Fishermans Island. Shame! They want to to play extra 15 USD for the return transfer to the city!
The center of Brisbane changed since my last visit. There are new high buildings and the new ones are under construction. It is definitely worth to take a walk along the south bank of the Brisbane River and enjoy the views of the Brisbane skyline and the bridges. See the oldest Store Bridge on the picture. Lush green around, a lot of flowers. They built even a miniature tropical beach with palms for the local people and visitors and it is free! Many restaurants and eateries... Nice place to be...
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Feb 27, 2020 10:00 PM Boarding the ship in Sydney
Sunny day. Blue sky... Our hostel does not have mosquito screens in the windows and the flies disturbed me in the night. But this is the hostel. After included continental breakfast (coffee, cornflakes toasts) we will start a long walk to the pier located near Harbour Bridge. Our ship should wait there, embarcation will start at midday. In the evening we will.be departing to Brisbane. I got a message via internet: due to the koronavirus some small.islands on our route refused to dock the ship. The company offers alternative ports on bigger islands and a kind of compensation. We will see...
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Feb 26, 2020 10:00 PM An exceptional evening in Sydney Opera House
We landed in Sydney at sunrise . Long line to the immigration control. Many people wear anti-virus masks. Then I took the train to Central Sydney - they are rising prices evert year - I paid already hefty 19, 40 AUD for single ticket. From St James station it was a walking distance to Elephant Backpackers where I had a good rest after 3 flights.
But the highlight of the day was the spectacle in the famous Sydney Opera. So many times I was watching this elegant and modern building from outside. Now, I - the ballet and opera lover had a chance to see and to listen great voices during the spectacle of Mozart's "Don Giovanni". The interior is imposing and the spectacle was wonderful! At 10.30 pm, enjoying the warm evening I was walking back to the hostel - it is only 20 minutes, if you remember your way. I like Sydney, mostly due to its spectacular location...
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Feb 25, 2020 10:00 PM Six hours to Qatar
Our B777-300 was half empty. so I was able to lay on 5 seats. Before they served hot meal with alcoholic drinks.
After 6 hours in the air we landed at sunrise time in Doha - the capital of Qatar. But no sun visible, only dusty wind blowing from the desert. Huge airport, two security controls even for the transit passengers.
Now I will board next plane for 14 hours flight to Australia...
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Feb 24, 2020 10:00 PM It is a long way today -3 flights one by one...
Sun was shining when I took the cith bus3s 158 plus 122 going to Gdansk airport. Everything was on time. For the first time since years I checked my backpack. The reason is that I fly to Australia with the upper shelf airline and they do not offer lower fare for flying with the carry-on baggage only! So why not?
At the beginning it was a short fligt - just one hour - with Qatar partner - SAS. The service is just one cup of tea or coffee.
It wad a strong wind in CPH and the small plane was "dancing" before touching the runway. OK. Now I am sitting at the gate near the charming international crew of our plane. The flight seems to be 15 min delayed. I hope to catch connection to Sydney in Doha anyway :)
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Feb 23, 2020 10:00 PM New great journey - to the Pacific!
I set off on a new, far and long journey, during which I will spend most of the time - over 2 months - on the Pacific Islands. The award ticket from the airline (covering 11-hour non-stop flight) will allow me to travel from the South Pacific to Japan, from where I wanted to go by ship to Alaska and then to Canada (option A) Five days before departure from Gdansk, this cruise was canceled due to a virus. I am now trying to improvise option B - through Hawaii. And because I will be returning home by plane eastwards, my 13th trip around the world will come out of it by an accident. As you can see the great journey started unlucky :)
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Jan 25, 2020 10:00 PM Working for the next expeditions
We have a completely snowless winter this year on the Polish coast of the Baltic Sea, with temperatures above zero. In anticipation of another trip to the world, which is to take place at the end of February, I studu on material brought from recent travels and working to gather the necessary funds. As you know, I don't have any sponsors and I earn money with my own work to implement my (often crazy) travel ideas. Recently, I have given lectures on the Central Coast - there was an opportunity to walk on the rough sea and visit fishing villages.
During my travel lectures I also promote my book. Usually there are still many questions after the lecture. I answer all - except for those that do not concern travel and countries of the world, but my personal matters (unfortunately not all listeners are tactful). Very often after the lecture, people come to me asking for a photo together. I do not refuse, because such a photo is also a nice souvenir for me from meeting with interesting (and often handsome) listeners :)
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Dec 23, 2019 10:00 PM Best wishes for my friends!
Merry Chirstmas and a Happy New Year!
Some 2 weeks ago in Bariloche/Argentina I met Santa (see picture) and he promised to bring valuable gifts to me and all my friends. I already got one ( the air ticket to distant destination) Did you?
Anyway - have a joyful Christmas!
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Dec 18, 2019 10:00 PM It is snowing in Norway!
After 12 hours in the air we landed at 3 am in London Gatwick airport. Rain. Not a best time... We were forced to wait few hours for onward flight to Oslo. My son Adam, residing in Norway was waiting for us in Gardemoen airport. So nice to see him after months! After the night on the plane I am sleepy. But it is snowing in Norway. In the evening we have a flight to Gdansk...
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