My Goddaughter, Mariana

At Dennis and Ryoko's home in Japan.

Brisbane, Australia city pictures

Skyline of Brisbane from the Wheel.

Nate in the Wheel of Brisbane

Molly in the wheel of Brisbane

WWII Memorial and eternal flame.

Every Sunday, the park is opened up to people who want to sell things. It's like a huge garage sale.

Brisbane from the Performing Arts Center at night.

The Treasury.

Last few days at sea

There are only three reasons why I will miss the ship: Mike, Nate, and Kelsey. Here, they are deservedly promoted to LTJG.

Deflated LCAC after coming ashore. It took over two years, but I finally took an LCAC ride...

Townsville, Australia and Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island, Australia. Magnetic Island acquired its name after a series of shipwrecks. A prominent captain, embarrassed by sinking his ship, theorizes the island must have a magnetic property that impaired navigation by compass and caused his shipwreck. It doesn't. It makes the area famous for interesting scuba diving, though.

Downtown in Townsville.

Dennis and Kelsey with Australian water.

Me, Nate, and Dennis enjoying our first beer and awaiting our camel burger, rump roast, and ribs, respectively.

Magnetic Island

Oh hey, it's me on Magnetic Island. Although it looks beautiful out, it was winter in Australia, so it was about 65 when the sun was out. That's why I am wearing long pants.

The only way to get to the island was by means of a ferry. This is the view from my hotel room. Townsville can barely be seen on mainland Australia in the distance.

Walking around Townsville. It was a small town, but with many bars and restaurants considering its size.