JERVIS BAY, AUSTRALIA

A great out and back 6km along the cycle/foot path in this charming holiday town south of Sydney. Nice weather not too hot. Next stop, Sydney for New Year's.

BATEMAN'S BAY, AUSTRALIA

Today had a great out and back 8km from the tender jetty here at Bateman's Bay to an observation area overlooking the Bay, where I met some wonderful local inhabitants. Great conditions not too hot and humid, nice breeze from the ocean. Nice cycle/jogging track extends all along the waterfront, great to stay out of the traffic. Very friendly folk here, very warm welcome.

EDEN, AUSTRALIA

Anchored off Eden, about 475km south of Sydney. Nice morning jog out and back 8km, cool, overcast. From the jetty a nasty little hill rises to the main street then out of town and back.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Arrived Sydney 22nd Dec. Great run from the Overseas Passenger Terminal, Circular Quay, up over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and back, then past the Opera House and Botanical Gardens out 2km and back- a total of 8km. An iconic run. Nice weather in the 20's C, a little humid. Wonderful place to be anytime, particularly over the holidays!

BRISBANE RUNS

From 16th to 19th Dec., had a GREAT stay in Brisbane.On the 16th, had a late afternoon run from the Hamilton Pier, where we were docked, along the river towards town about 9kms in total, back along Breakfast Creek Road to the ship at Portside. Great run, still toasty at 1800 and humid. Same on the 17th, then on the 18th an out-and-back 6km towards the airport. On the 19th a great run to Story Bridge (photo) and back 10kms in total.

Now (20th) on our way to Sydney- a little choppy!