The inaugural cruise ship visit to Wollongong (Port Kembla) was the Radiance of the Seas in October 2016, and I wrote about that in this post. Last Monday 29th January we were ecstatic to welcome the vessel back for its third time and our first cruise ship for 2018. Here it is as seen from our balcony … Continue reading Wollongong Ambassadors Welcome Radiance of the Seas Again!
Musings on Retirement
Australia Day 2018 – Wollongong
Some of you know that Bill and I volunteer to welcome passengers and crew when cruise ships call in to Wollongong (Port Kembla).Recently our local council asked if any of those "ambassadors" could also volunteer to help with our Australia Day (26th January) celebrations in Wollongong. Bill and I were allocated to the accessible viewing … Continue reading Australia Day 2018 – Wollongong
That did not go to plan – What Plan???
About eighteen months back I decided to redecorate the living/dining area of our apartment. I wished lighten up, shake off a feeling of claustrophobia, and make the limited space seem . . . spacier. That meant I was left with an amount of surplus furniture stained and varnished in a deep rich brown. I sold … Continue reading That did not go to plan – What Plan???
The Reluctant Retiree 