"We only stole ships" That's a great recommendation if ever I heard one!! Thanks for some lovely photos and a great history lesson. And many congratulations of your 47th wedding anniversary.
We only stole ships ... Hi Michelle,
Yes, that's still some kind of an admission, isn't it? :) Thanks for dropping in and for you congratulations. We had a great time on Norfolk again, reliving old memories and making some new ones. How is/was China? Jxx
I love that Fiat! We haven't made it to Norfolk Island yet...but it's on the list! I'm glad you enjoyed your trip back after all those years... Happy Anniversary :)
Matchbox cars ... Hi Ren & Andrew,
Thank you for our anniversary wishes. That little Fiat was such a gem. I felt like Noddy whenever we drove around in it, it was so tiny. Felt as though we had escaped from Toy Town or some such other fictional nursery rhyme village, it was such a cute little car. :) Pleased to hear that Norfolk is on you to do list. Such a fascinating destination, right on our doorstep. Thank you for dropping in. :) Jxx
Norfolk Re-visited ... Hi Dave,
Time may have moved on but, Norfolk has retained is charm, just the same. Some things may have changed but, not the people or the stunning scenery and, the pace of life is real island life - so laid back. :) So much history there, as well which, thankfully, has been so well preserved. Australia's roots are there and, shame on us as a population, if we don't protect such places and, yes, you can still buy Norfolk Is stamps or, you could when we were there. :) Our 50th comes up in January - have our thinking caps on. Also, congratulations on your upcoming 37th. Well done! J xox
Norfolk Island Fascinating read of an island so close to our Aussie hearts past. The fates of HMS Sirius & the Bounty with Supply bobbing up here and there. Sometimes honeymoons need be relived. Sounds like the Jan & Ted Show benefited from doing that. But did you or can you still buy Norfolk Island stamps?
What great memories What a fun trip for you with great memories. So glad you weren't the topic of conversation at dinner this time, although I do think a mini-golf championship should be in your future. The island looks beautiful and I love the part about the airplanes and knowing from where people are arriving. Seems like a nice quiet pace of life.
Mini-golf ... We did so enjoy revisiting Norfolk once again or, "returning to the scene of the crime", as Ted put it. :) Norfolk is such a delightful island and, we have also had a number of mini-golf re-matches during our 47 years since then. Dare I say, that I am still reigning champion. :) Ted - ever the sportsman - but, there is no way that I will ever challenge him to a game of table tennis - he'd wipe the floor with me! - or the table :) J xox
Norfolk Re-visited ... Ted and I always said that we would go back one day. Loads of history there and a delightful place to visit. Quite a few things have changed in 47 years but, the warm island hospitality, still just as welcoming. :) Thanks for dropping in. Great to chat and finally get to "meet" you at our TB virtual lunch recently. Dave & Denise - always the perfect hosts. It was a most enjoyable afternoon among like-minded friends. J xx
Norfolk Re-visited ... Ted and I always said that we would go back one day. Loads of history there and a delightful place to visit. Quite a few things have changed in 47 years but, the warm island hospitality, still just as welcoming. :) Thanks for dropping in. Great to chat and finally get to "meet" you at our TB virtual lunch recently. Dave & Denise - always the perfect hosts. It was a most enjoyable afternoon among like-minded friends. J xx
An odd place for a honeymoon? Maybe not! After all you never want to escape the joy and rapture of those honeymoon days!! That said, we've never been to Norfolk Island so thanks for reminding me that it's somewhere to go one day. Although by the sound of it, things won't change there much in the meantime. A good place to go to write a book! Certainly it worked for Colleen McCullough although I think it was love too that saw her move there. That honeymoon theme again!!
Norfolk Re-visited ... Back in '69, no-one went overseas very much for holidays, let alone honeymoons, as air travel was rather expensive and not the norm in those days. So, I guess, you could say, that we we broke the mould, somewhat, in that regard Back then, most honeymooners headed north to the Gold Coast/Qld - usually by car and caravan. This was quite often the introduction to married life for the newly married couple. :) More to follow on this adventure so, watch this space ... :)
So glad... ..that you've continued blogging about this trip! It's one that has always fascinated us and we'll definitely be doing it one day. Looking forward to reading more :)
the Mekong and more ... Hi Ren and Andrew,
Thank you .. got a bit bogged down with life this year which stalled my creative blogging urges somewhat and, was in two minds as to whether to pick and continue with this trip's blogs or not. However, felt the urge again so, decided to press on. Even though our trip was awhile ago now, I figured that, whilst it is a personal account and record of your travels at the time, the information still remains valid and, if your experiences can help and/or inspire others in their travels, I have achieved my goal. :) Getting your comments have now inspired and encouraged me once more to continue blogging this trip. Thank you for that ... so, watch this space. :) Jan xox
Hi from Canada Hey Mike,
Great to see you dropping in now and then. :) Yes, trip is going well and now back in Bangkok after 10 days in Laos. Another good Intrepid group. Meeting up with Jen and a friend next Sunday then all off to Burma together. Did you get to spend much time at the cabin this summer? Love to both you and Cindy. J & T xx
The start of a new trip is so exciting! Just before my first ever solo trip in my twenties, I got a winter cough, which led to bronchitis which led to asthma too - but within a few days in sunny Thailand I got better. I'm hoping the same happens and you felt better. Looking forward to following your SE Asian travels :)
Pills, Potions & Birthday Invites I'm hoping so too. :) Things are slowly improving and hopefully, with a change of climate, things will soon come right again. Thank you for dropping in and for your words of encouragement. :).
Our Cabin in the Woods Hi guys,
Great to see another blog from you guys and a good one, though must shorter than your usual epics,
Glad your safe , sound and dry.
Our fondest regards to you and Teddy.
Kj
Our cabin in the woods ... Hi guys,
Yes, sometimes I can restrain myself from trying to recreate what must seem like War and Peace at times. Must be the frustrated writer in me trying to break free on those occasions. :) Great to hear from you and, thanks for dropping in. :) Love & hugs from this side of the continent. J & T xx
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