Catherhine Hill Bay on the Nsw Australian east coast, once was a thriving coal mine town with an impressive coal loading facility. The coal mines have since closed and the coal loading wharf now sits abandoned.
The Santa Maria Cruiser is a comfortable way to cruise among the limestone-karst peaks of Halong Bay. It is 29 meters long, 7 meters wide, and decked out in teak and oak in the traditional Asian Junk style.
A beautiful sanctuary in northern Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin, comprised of a 120km coastline and over 1500 islands dotting the landscape. A 434km zone is recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site.
It's kind of amazing how things have a way of just working themselves out most of the time. It's like all the boats are fighting over who gets to kiss the pier first.
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This is the beautiful white beach of Tumon Bay in Guam. Guam is a U.S.
The cabin was larger than we expected, with a comfortable bed, ensuite bath, and wood paneling.
The Santa Maria is an excellent choice for cruising among the karst peaks of Halong Bay.
Getting on the Sausalito Ferry on a clear day is a wonderful experience. The fare is currently $7.10 one way.
A lone fisherman stands face to face with a lone karst at Ha Long Bay. The numerous karsts in the bay is a beautiful sight but mutilated by the sight of cranes and construction ships which may signal some development at this popular bay.