Australia & Indonesia

Bali - Bali Orchid Gardens (1)

Bali - Bali Orchid Gardens (2)

Bali - Bali Orchid Gardens (3)

Bali - Bali Orchid Gardens (4)

Bali - Demonstration of how Bali's traditional cake is made

Bali - Demonstrations of native music, dance and crafts, at the residence

Bali - Demonstrations of traditional dances by pre-teen girls

Bali - Garden surrounding in back of the main residence

Bali - Inner Sanctum of the Royal Temple (1)

Bali - Inner Sanctum of the Royal Temple (2)

Bali - Inner Sanctum of the Royal Temple (3)

Bali - Inner Sanctum of the Royal Temple (4)

Bali - Lotus blossom in the temple's moat

Typical traffic in city streets

Bali - One of many daily processions through the island of Bali, for a multitude of occasions

Bali - Procession leading us to our lunch at an ancient private residence (1)

Bali - Procession leading us to our lunch at an ancient private residence (2)

Bali - Rice paddies on the way to the Orchid Gardens

Bali - The Royal Temple

Bali - Thanksgiving offerings to the gods

Bali - The original owners of the residence, last heads of an indonesian kingdom

Bali - These men are uniformed policemen

Bali -Stunning elements of the residence interior (accessible to the public)

Bali, Benoa - Local ethnic dancers greeting us at the entry port of Benoa (1)

Bali, Benoa - Local ethnic dancers greeting us at the entry port of Benoa (2)

Bali, Denpasar - Rows and rows of glorious fabrics in this upscale batik shop

Bali, Tabanan - Tanah Lot, one of the most famous Hindu temples in Bali

Brisbane - Artwork in the Queensland Cultural Center (1)

Brisbane - Artwork in the Queensland Cultural Center (2)

Brisbane - Artwork in the Queensland Cultural Center (3)

Brisbane - Downtown

Brisbane - I WISH wall display at the Cultural Center

Brisbane - Street art downtown

Brisbane - The Kuranda Scenic Railway tour

Brisbane - Waterfalls durindg our Kuranda Scenic Railway tour

Brisbane -Exhibition devoted to the apologies of the Australian Government to the Aborigines at Cultural Center

Hamilton Island - A local church

Hamilton Island - Resorts (2)

Hamilton Island - Resorts (1)

Indonesia, Bali - A batik artist and her wares, to decorate the pants of tourists

Indonesia, Komodo Island - The gift shop on the beach

Indonesia, Komodo Island - The saliva of a dragon is fatal to humans

Indonesia, Komodo Island - Two Komodo dragons sensing the presence of humans

Indonesia, Komodo Island - UNESCO World Heritage site, entrance to the national park

Kuranda - Army duck tour through the tropical forest of the Wildlife Nature Park

Kuranda - Kangaroos at Wildlife Nasture Park

Kuranda - Koala bears at Wildlife Nature Park

Sydney - Our first glance at the famous Sydney Opera House

Singapore - Chinatown

Singapore - First look at this amazing city

Singapore - Indoor Peninsula Mall

Singapore - Infinity pool on the 56th floor of the Marina Sands Hotel

Singapore - Marina Bay Sands Hotel and ArtScience Museum

Singapore - Marina Sands Shopping Complex

Singapore - Pedestrian Helix Bridge across the Singapore River

Singapore - Raffles City

Singapore - Residential buildings (1)

Singapore - Residential buildings (2)

Singapore - Sculpture in Chinatown

Singapore - Skyline from across the river

Singapore - St. Andrew's Cathedral

Singapore - The Flyer from the top of the Marina Sands Hotel (1)

Singapore - The Flyer from the top of the Marina Sands Hotel (2)

Singapore - Views of downtown from the top of the Marina Sands Hotel (1)

Singapore - Views of downtown from the top of the Marina Sands Hotel (2)

Singapore - Views of downtown from the top of the Marina Sands Hotel (3)

Singapore airport - Driftwood sculpture by Deborah Butterfield (see Artwork Gallery on this site for more details)

Sydney - Aboriginal flag at the Australian Museum

Sydney - Bondi Beach

Sydney - Formal apology of the Australian government to the Aborigines (Feb.13 2008)

Sydney - Harbour Bridge from our ship

Sydney - Opera House

Sydney - The Opera House at night

Sydney Harbour Bridge

Sydney - Statue of Queen Victoria

Sydney skyline from our ship

Thursday Island - The northernmost bar-restaurant in Australia

Thursday Island Museum

Thursday Island, Queensland

Thursday Island, where the Torres Straight separates Australia from Indonesia (sculptures of tortoises)

W. Timor, Kupang - A lovely child at the street market in Kupang

W. Timor, Kupang - An old woman selling her wares

W. Timor, Kupang - Another example of building technique

W. Timor, Kupang - House building materials (bamboo and cement)

W. Timor, Kupang - The daily open street market (1)

W. Timor, Kupang - The daily open street market (2)

W. Timor, Kupang - The daily open street market (3)

W. Timor, Kupang - Traditional costumes displayed in the Kupang Museum

W.Ttimor, Kupang - Local streets (1)

W.Ttimor, Kupang - Local streets (2)