Day 19, 20 and 21 At sea bound for Airlie Beach
We left Darwin and headed into the Arafura Sea making our way thru the shallow seas that exist between Australia and New Guinea. We have a Coral Reef Pilot on board who will stay with us till Brisbane.
Having crossed the Gulf of Carpentaria, on the second day we caught sight of Australia. The skies are cloudy, the humidity is intense but it was special to see Aus again.
Great excitement on the third sea day of our passage to Airlie Beach. Around 7.15am we were due to pass Queen Mary 2 going in the opposite direction. Alarms were set for early in the morning and everyone was out looking.
Despite the fact it was raining, all positions along the rails on the open decks were packed with people; three deep in places.
Eventually the Queen Mary steamed into sight and there was much cheering and waving of Union Jacks as the ships passed, their ships’ horns blasting away. The decks of the Queen Mary were also packed with people waving.
Due to the adverse effect that rain tends to have on her hair, Jeanette chose to watch from inside.
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