The James Craig tall ship, Sydney & The Earnslaw, Queenstown NZ

The "Earnslaw" in Queenstown New Zealand



The "James Craig" in Sydney harbour.

The romantic age of wind and steam powered ships is brought to life by vessels such as these. The creak of the wood and the flap of the sails conjures images of amazing ocean adventures on rough seas and of gliding smoothly over green seas on sunny days on a gentle, fresh wind.

cheers, Dawn

The Enterprise steam paddle boat

In the age of steam power, hungry beasties like this furnace onboard the "Enterprise" steam paddle boat (now on Lake Burley Girffin in Canberra) had to be fed coal constantly, the pressure monitored carefully to avoid an explosion. It's an art form, controlling the amount of steam produced, so that the skipper can maneouvre the ship and adjust the speed, having enough forward momentum without losing steerage.

These days you can go onboard restored steam vessels, such as the elegant "Lady Hopetoun" and the "James Craig", moored at Rozelle in Sydney. Part of the Sydney Heritage Fleet, these vessels were restored to their former glory, entirely by volunteers. You can see their fleet here: Sydney Heritage Fleet website

There's also the ""Earnslaw" which ferries passengers up and down the magnificent fjord in Queenstown New Zealand.




cheers, Dawn

Eating in Space

Ever wonder what astronauts eat in space? Space food of course! And doesn't it look appetising?!*? I guess it's much easier than preparing a baked dinner, but I would miss proper food!

cheers, Dawn