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Russell writes…
Both of us were out of sorts from the get-go today. We cancelled our morning excursion; we were not going to be ready for an 8:50 am departure.
(“Aussie Wildlife” was not a priority. We had only booked it because it was free.)
Instead, Russell spent the morning working on our 2019 federal income taxes (successfully), while Gail tried to catch up on sleep (unsuccessfully).
We finally left our cabin at about noon. We took the shuttle bus back to King Street Wharf again, but we were mainly here to run errands. At the Chemist (pharmacy), we got some sinus and cough medicines. Gail picked up some felting needles for her crafts. Russell looked for board games and a magnet, but found neither.
The highlight of our outing was a visit to the Queen Victoria Building. This magnificent structure dates from the 1890s and fills an entire city block. It was restored in the 1980s and is currently a high-end shopping mall.
It was a hot day – 94 degrees – but after we returned to the ship at 3:00, a huge wind kicked up. By the time we set sail at 6:00, the weather was definitely changing. It’s supposed to be 20 degrees cooler tomorrow. We’re getting ready for a bumpy ride!
