mitchell
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Nice to see the family have arrived safely and our out and about.
The article states that they were left alone for the most part
"It was all very civilised apparently. People kept their distance, with just a few cheeky photos"
have they visited Perth before in their official visits?
Surely when they dated.
You can read it right here: http://www.theroyalforums.com/forum...d-karin-palsh-j-2008-a-17134.html#post1345283
No magazine scans though. I only began to scan BB from late 2007.
Is it this one, Sun Lion? http://www.yachtingmagazine.com/sit...lver-cloud-6361-006-running.jpg?itok=qjhz3-6I
For hire I see:
SILVER CLOUD Yacht Charter Price - Abeking & Rasmussen Luxury Yacht Charter
I think I could get used to living there.
A really family-friendly area then? Good. And no doubt a good way to recover from jet-lag.
By now I'm pretty sure others will have noticed them as well, but kept quiet about.
How "touristed" is that part of Australia?
Is it an area visited much by people from the east coast? Or foreign tourists?
Or will you stick out if you suddenly switch to "foreign" at the local gas station?
Also, are there local peculiarities? The Tasmanians are singled out (mostly by other Australians ) for being somewhat singular. Akin to the Cornish in England. Is that also the case here?
Supposing they will continue along the south coast to Adelaide. How long will that take by car with four children in tow?
Or would a train ride be a good alternative?
Once in Adelaide what are must-see there if you are a little family?
Are there ferries from Adelaide to Tasmania? That would be one way to sneak into Hobart under the radar.
A really family-friendly area then? Good. And no doubt a good way to recover from jet-lag.
By now I'm pretty sure others will have noticed them as well, but kept quiet about.
How "touristed" is that part of Australia?
Is it an area visited much by people from the east coast? Or foreign tourists?
Or will you stick out if you suddenly switch to "foreign" at the local gas station?
Also, are there local peculiarities? The Tasmanians are singled out (mostly by other Australians ) for being somewhat singular. Akin to the Cornish in England. Is that also the case here?
Supposing they will continue along the south coast to Adelaide. How long will that take by car with four children in tow?
Or would a train ride be a good alternative?
Once in Adelaide what are must-see there if you are a little family?
Are there ferries from Adelaide to Tasmania? That would be one way to sneak into Hobart under the radar.
A really family-friendly area then? Good. And no doubt a good way to recover from jet-lag.
By now I'm pretty sure others will have noticed them as well, but kept quiet about.
How "touristed" is that part of Australia?
Is it an area visited much by people from the east coast? Or foreign tourists?
Or will you stick out if you suddenly switch to "foreign" at the local gas station?
Also, are there local peculiarities? The Tasmanians are singled out (mostly by other Australians ) for being somewhat singular. Akin to the Cornish in England. Is that also the case here?
Supposing they will continue along the south coast to Adelaide. How long will that take by car with four children in tow?
Or would a train ride be a good alternative?
Once in Adelaide what are must-see there if you are a little family?
Are there ferries from Adelaide to Tasmania? That would be one way to sneak into Hobart under the radar.
Muhler, your questions are not stupid; you are not the only one who does not know Australian geography. As a Canadian and fellow member of the Commonwealth, I am ashamed to write that I had to look up on a map where Perth and Adelaide are located! I am following this road trip (because I share your suspicion about the whereabouts of the Crown Princely family) with great interest; I will go to Australia in a few years time and am already planning my itinerary, based on what I am reading here! Many thanks to the Australian forum members, or, do I write 'Fair Dinkum"!?Thank you, CrownPrincessJava, Sun Lion & Soula.
So plenty of experiences for the family.
I think the twins are still too young to really appreciate Australia, even though I'm sure they thoroughly enjoy the family-time together. But for Christian and Bella it must be a fantastic experience. For Frederik as well, but certainly also for Mary. Australia is big enough for her to not have seen more than a fraction of the country.
It's also a good way to acclimatize the family, especially the children. And I bet the children have by now picked up various Australian phrases. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the twins greet the press (because i'm sure there will be a photo-op) with a g'day. (That g'dag is a semi-formal greeting in DK is another matter).
Yes, Sun Lion. If you live in the countryside here in DK, you are bound to hit something at some point. I crashed our car last year, trying to avoid hitting a fox, I think. And hitting deer is common, but they are rarely lying about, because no matter how injured they are, they almost always manage to drag themselves away from the road.
But the crows consider the highways and busier roads a buffet designed for their pleasure.
And we do have dry-toilets, mostly in connection with camping but also in many allotment gardens. I remember from my childhood how an uncle of mine always emptied the toilet over the potatoes, carrots and strawberries, when it was time to go home. - That we returned the next weekend to eat the very same strawberries wasn't given a second thought.
37 C, Soula? That's hot!
And yes, I'm aware southern Australia isn't so far out that the crows need to bring their own lunch-bags. I merely meant whether it's still fairly unspoiled by tourists.
Living here in Europe, you'd be forgiven for thinking Australia only consists of the East Coast, the northern outback and Ayers Rock. The west and south coast is virtually unknown, hence my stupid questions.
Thank you, CrownPrincessJava, Sun Lion & Soula.
So plenty of experiences for the family.
I think the twins are still too young to really appreciate Australia, even though I'm sure they thoroughly enjoy the family-time together. But for Christian and Bella it must be a fantastic experience. For Frederik as well, but certainly also for Mary. Australia is big enough for her to not have seen more than a fraction of the country.
It's also a good way to acclimatize the family, especially the children. And I bet the children have by now picked up various Australian phrases. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the twins greet the press (because i'm sure there will be a photo-op) with a g'day. (That g'dag is a semi-formal greeting in DK is another matter).
Yes, Sun Lion. If you live in the countryside here in DK, you are bound to hit something at some point. I crashed our car last year, trying to avoid hitting a fox, I think. And hitting deer is common, but they are rarely lying about, because no matter how injured they are, they almost always manage to drag themselves away from the road.
But the crows consider the highways and busier roads a buffet designed for their pleasure.
And we do have dry-toilets, mostly in connection with camping but also in many allotment gardens. I remember from my childhood how an uncle of mine always emptied the toilet over the potatoes, carrots and strawberries, when it was time to go home. - That we returned the next weekend to eat the very same strawberries wasn't given a second thought.
37 C, Soula? That's hot!
And yes, I'm aware southern Australia isn't so far out that the crows need to bring their own lunch-bags. I merely meant whether it's still fairly unspoiled by tourists.
Living here in Europe, you'd be forgiven for thinking Australia only consists of the East Coast, the northern outback and Ayers Rock. The west and south coast is virtually unknown, hence my stupid questions.