Up the Australian east coast from Brisbane, into the Coral Sea, and to explore several easterly islands of PNG. Sounds so relaxing and hopefully some beautiful reefs, beaches and temperate weather to come.

I look forward to the sensory experience, the people we meet, the cultures we encounter, the natural beauty we shall see, and the inevitable surprises and joys. Who knows what else?

Meantime, I acknowledge my privilege to do so, and so aim to tread lightly in other people’s neighbourhoods, and be most respectful of the natural worlds we experience. I am grateful and pleased to be able to share these imminent wonders and narratives.