Rhapsody of the Seas cruise (Pt II) - Ports of Call

The ports-of-call on my 11-night Rhapsody of the Seas cruise (November 19-30, 2013) were, in order, Sydney-Newcastle-Cairns-Willis Island-Airlie Beach-Brisbane-Sydney.

Pacific Dawn cruise, Feb 2012

This was my first P&O cruise and I didn't have to look far to find it, as the Pacific Dawn calls Brisbane's Portside Cruise Terminal its home.

Ship Spotting

Mangroves, storm clouds, mosquitoes, fading light...the wait to photograph Rhapsody of the Seas
begins at low tide on the mudflats at Nudgee Beach, Brisbane.

If you love cruise ships, then have a look at this gallery of photos of the ones I've come across.

Portside Cruise Terminal, Brisbane

The Black Watch docked at the Portside cruise terminal, Brisbane

My flight in an Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter.

In my real-world life away from this blog I work as the photo editor with ABC News Online in Brisbane, Australia. It's primarily a desk job but every once in a while I get out and about. I don't always share my ABC escapades on the blog but I thought I would with this one.

Echidna Magic restaurant, Mt. Gravatt Lookout

I recently ducked up to the Echidna Magic restaurant at the Mt. Gravatt Lookout on the southside of Brisbane (not surprisingly, in the suburb of Mt. Gravatt).

Royal on the Park - "If only the walls could talk"

The Royal on the Park is the grand old lady of Brisbane hotels and is one of those places where you wish the walls could talk.

Australia Zoo - plenty of wildlife, plenty of croc's and 'gators!

If you like crocodiles and alligators, then Australia Zoo is for you!

Citron - Modern Asian restaurant

I haven't tried every restaurant in Brisbane but, for me, I've found my favourite - Citron.

North Stradbroke Island - a fantastic getaway!

North Stradbroke Island is a great place to get away to for a day, a week, or more.

Brisbane's City Sights 'hop-on, hop-off' bus

Like most cities and tourist destinations, Brisbane has its own hop-on, hop-off buses - City Sights.

Love 'boutique' hotels? I have a gem for you!

There's nothing better than walking into a hotel and feeling at home. That's what happened when I visited Chester's Boutique Hotel. 

Sofitel Hotel, Brisbane

Over Christmas 2011 I stayed in a Luxury Club Room at Brisbane's Sofitel Hotel.