BROOME, AUSTRALIA

Arrived Broome today 29th Jan., took the shuttle from the port to town, then ran the 8km back to the ship. Really humid, although not so hot, but the humidity takes it out of you. Great place, nice scenery, next stop, Kimberleys. Our stay in Australia almost done.

EXMOUTH, AUSTRALIA

A great day here in Exmouth, Western Australia. Nice 10km run from the port towards the point and back, starting to feel tropical-humid as we go north. Beautiful in a desolate way.

PERTH, ROTTNEST, GERALDTON, AUSTRALIA

GREAT stay in Fremantle/Perth. Two nice runs north from Fremantle Pier along the cycle/jogging track direction Cottesloe to Mosman Beach (photo)-great weather, great town. Developed slight forefoot pain and changed my shoes. Mizuno Wave Rider 12-great neutral cushioned shoe-end of problem. I seem to be getting only about 600kms out of a pair, will see how these work out. Next stop was Rottnest Island. Great 10km towards West End, great scenery, quiet road. Then on to Geraldton and a great 15km today north along the Northwestern Coastal Highway.

ALBANY, AUSTRALIA

Great 2 days at this little town in Western Australia. Nice out and back 8km along the road from the wharf out of town towards the Denmark Road. Today a great out and back 9km along the cycle/jogging track along the coast to Middleton Beach. As always, great facilities for the jogger in Australia, really top-class. Nice and cool, about 20 degs C. Next stop, Fremantle/Perth.

KANGAROO ISLAND, AUSTRALIA

Great run on this beautiful island south of Adelaide. Circular 7km around the point away from the village and back past Shoal Bay Wine Estate. Great scenery, very dry conditions, nice dirt road to run on, always a pleasure. Next stop, Western Australia.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

Great 3 days here in Adelaide. Toasty at 40 degs C. Nice out and back 8km along the cycle track from Port Adelaide past the Marina, then again on the 10th same route out and back 10km. Great facilities for the jogger here in Australia. You don't have to compete with traffic.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Great 3 day stay in Melbourne. Out and back 5km at 4min30/km pace on the 4th Jan along the beachfront from Port Melbourne in the direction of St. Kilda. Out and back 9km at 4min50/km pace on the 5th Jan along the same route, then out and back 8km at 5min/km pace along the cycle track next to the tram track to town. Great weather, great tracks for cyclists and joggers, great city.