LA Gal & Grad In Santa Fe, New Mexico

 

"Whitehaven, Red Sun, Great People, Lots Of Fun"

So I have officially seen the most beautiful beach ever called White Heaven located in Queensland amongst the Whitsunday Islands. We had a few hours on this magical beach w/ the softest sand in the world as acclaimed by Taylor & Cam, our Skippers. 

The red sunset was a result of the "brush clearing fires" on the islands. Fantastic images especially at night. 

We went snorkeling in two different areas that were incredible with the most colorful fish imaginable.

Unbelievable experience thanks to Cal & Ian's suggestion. Thanks guys!

Luke & I found our private beach! Not a soul in sight~

Airlie Beach Harbour in Queensland, AU

Airlie Beach pier

View from Marina Shores, where we stayed

Whitehaven Beach. Pictures don't do it justice~

Red sunset

Our dingy

On board "The Silent Night"

Our awesome group

Bye Silent Night. Thanks for thee incredible memories that shall last a lifetime~

"Ships Ahoy"

Well the boys & I made it to the "Silent Night", a speed/sail boat, along with 12 others. Its cozy to say the least w/ 1 bathroom. 

The company is wonderful for our roomies are from all over the world. There's a family from Sweeden, newlyweds from Italy, 2 french men who have been traveling through Australia & Bali for 2 months, a girl from Belgium who has been traveling through Australia for the last year & our Ausie skippers. 

The food is prepared beautifully & is yummy. Today we sail to White Heaven Beach which is supposedly one of the most beaches in The Great Barrier Reefs. More to come...

  View from our room in Hamilton Island

The boys & their gear waiting for taxi to 

          take us to The "Silent Night"

           Sunset from "Silent Night"

                 There's our dingy

Luke watching us sail into the Coral Sea.   Where's Jack? SLEEPING! Of course~

         Our skipper preparing breakfast

"Mom Comes Down Under"

It only took 5 months for her to commit. Here are places we shared together & as a family-

         Mom at Pyrmont Harbour

On a ferry heading to Circular Quay with

          Luna Park in the background

Mom's first drive-through bottle shop in          Jervis Bay

               Drive-thru bottle shop

                    Storm coming in

                        City rising

Luke & Mom @ the revolving 360 Bar &     Grill restaurant in the Sydney Westfield   

                        Needle

                Architecture galore

                      ....and more

             Ground Zero looking up

Having lunch at the Opera House before 

                       the tour

Opera "birds" remind me if my friends 

             That I miss @ home

                   More friends

        Night out w/ Gayle's Sydney pals. 

                         OUCH!

Mom & Michael Zelvis NOT be mistaken 

                        "Elvis"

               Richard, Mom & Michael

Jack & Mom having lunch @ the Sydney 

                       Fish market

               Never enough hugs

Look it's a drowned rat coming in from the downpour. YES it DOES rain in Oz

             Gabe, Luke, Mom & I

           Kangaroos in Jervis Bay

     In the country heading to Jervis Bay

                 Mom & I in Jervis

                 Storm rolling in

                 Met my new pet

           Lounging on the golf course

       Darling Harbour Vivid Light Show

   Wouldn't be comets without fire works

    The Sydney Bridge was lit up for thee    

                          event

             Boats lit up for the event

      The Opera House also lit up for the

                   Vivid Light Show

     

You can see a woman projected on the    

                      Opera House

Amazing water show performed every hour on the hour for 10 days to incredible music varying @ each performance

What would Darling Harbour be without 

                       Fireworks

                  Breathtaking live

             Richard, Mom & Michael

                 "Blah, blah, blah"

              Looking cute as ever!