Logs for CaptainNavi
21-Sep-16
15:20
Over from the UK visiting friends
Took one of our favourite walks along the coastal path from Coogee, but unfortunately it started to rain
Made for some difficulty in getting sand size data, but at least there was hardly anyone on the beach
A few surfers out on the water so watched them for a while and then called in at the cafe for a warming hot chocolate
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Over from the UK visiting friends
Took one of our favourite walks along the coastal path from Coogee, but unfortunately it started to rain
Made for some difficulty in getting sand size data, but at least there was hardly anyone on the beach
A few surfers out on the water so watched them for a while and then called in at the cafe for a warming hot chocolate
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
16:45
After walking the coastal path from Coogee to Bondi,we headed inland for GZ.
Straightforward find and surprisingly easily seen.
TFTC. SL
After walking the coastal path from Coogee to Bondi,we headed inland for GZ.
Straightforward find and surprisingly easily seen.
TFTC. SL
12:40
Doing the coast path from Coogee to Bondi Beach after calling in at Beach Street property first.
Bit of an up and over for a straightforward find in the drizzle.
TFTC. SL
Doing the coast path from Coogee to Bondi Beach after calling in at Beach Street property first.
Bit of an up and over for a straightforward find in the drizzle.
TFTC. SL
20-Sep-16
14:00
Enjoyed the fabulous views and then popped along to GZ although initially found ourselves on the wrong level.
Straightforward find.
TFTC. SL
Enjoyed the fabulous views and then popped along to GZ although initially found ourselves on the wrong level.
Straightforward find.
TFTC. SL
10:00
After a spot of breakfast at a local cafe we strolled down to GZ for a straightforward find and then popped in to the facilities.
TFTC. SL
After a spot of breakfast at a local cafe we strolled down to GZ for a straightforward find and then popped in to the facilities.
TFTC. SL
09:15
Greetings from the UK.
Took the early train up from Central with my best man.
Initially disturbed a gentleman on the wrong bench, then relocated and after a short search found the cache.
TFTC. SL
Greetings from the UK.
Took the early train up from Central with my best man.
Initially disturbed a gentleman on the wrong bench, then relocated and after a short search found the cache.
TFTC. SL
13:00
Over from the UK with my Best Man of nearly 40 years ago for an enjoyable trip on the train up to the Blue Mountains
Had a lovely stroll along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk (with a cup of freshly brewed English Breakfast tea out of the Thermos flask about half way)
Took the perilous trip down the Giants Staircase, but it had to be done
Wonderful views in every direction
Collected the data & took the obligatory photos - very nice day out
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Now off for a trip on the sky-way and down the coal mine
Over from the UK with my Best Man of nearly 40 years ago for an enjoyable trip on the train up to the Blue Mountains
Had a lovely stroll along the Prince Henry Cliff Walk (with a cup of freshly brewed English Breakfast tea out of the Thermos flask about half way)
Took the perilous trip down the Giants Staircase, but it had to be done
Wonderful views in every direction
Collected the data & took the obligatory photos - very nice day out
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Now off for a trip on the sky-way and down the coal mine
19-Sep-16
12:20
Greetings from the UK, my first Sydney cache.
Popped out of the Botanical Gardens for a sit down with a good view.
Many jogging muggles so had to be discreet but no real problem.
TFTC. SL (a bit damp)
Greetings from the UK, my first Sydney cache.
Popped out of the Botanical Gardens for a sit down with a good view.
Many jogging muggles so had to be discreet but no real problem.
TFTC. SL (a bit damp)
16:05
Approached from the obvious direction and spotted a likely location but unsuccessful.
So repositioned for a quick find.
TFTC. SL
Approached from the obvious direction and spotted a likely location but unsuccessful.
So repositioned for a quick find.
TFTC. SL
13:00
Over from UK visiting friends
We walked through the delightful Botanic Gardens on a pleasantly warm sunny day, dodging the hoards of joggers to the vantage point
There was a wedding photo session underway, so watched this for a while and then took the obligatory shots of the bridge & Opera House before converging on GZ for data gathering
Luckily the coast was clear to get up close & personal to this (ancient vandalism) historic 'chair'
Answers sent to CO
TFTC
Over from UK visiting friends
We walked through the delightful Botanic Gardens on a pleasantly warm sunny day, dodging the hoards of joggers to the vantage point
There was a wedding photo session underway, so watched this for a while and then took the obligatory shots of the bridge & Opera House before converging on GZ for data gathering
Luckily the coast was clear to get up close & personal to this (ancient vandalism) historic 'chair'
Answers sent to CO
TFTC
15:55
Although hoards of muggles, a gentle stroll and some shoe lace tying led to a successful find.
TFTC. SL
Although hoards of muggles, a gentle stroll and some shoe lace tying led to a successful find.
TFTC. SL
14:20
Over from the UK visiting my Best Man of nearly 40 years ago
Had to take the obligatory stroll along to the Opera House & tempted by Barry Humphries, then lured by Rudyard Kipling (who lived just a short drive away from my family home), but decided to select an author that I had not heard of and randomly chose MAY GIBBS 1877-1969
On researching her (actually Cecilia May Gibbs MBE) it turns out she was born in Kent (England) where I live - serendipity
Her books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.
The first book of the series, Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: their adventures wonderful was published in 1918.
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Over from the UK visiting my Best Man of nearly 40 years ago
Had to take the obligatory stroll along to the Opera House & tempted by Barry Humphries, then lured by Rudyard Kipling (who lived just a short drive away from my family home), but decided to select an author that I had not heard of and randomly chose MAY GIBBS 1877-1969
On researching her (actually Cecilia May Gibbs MBE) it turns out she was born in Kent (England) where I live - serendipity
Her books chronicle the adventures of the eponymous Snugglepot and Cuddlepie.
The first book of the series, Tales of Snugglepot and Cuddlepie: their adventures wonderful was published in 1918.
TFTC. FAVOURITE
17-Sep-16
10:30
Just went next door from our hotel and into the car park.
Although Saturday and free parking the place was empty.
Started at level 4 and worked up.
Straightforward find and then enjoyed the view.
TFTC. SL
Just went next door from our hotel and into the car park.
Although Saturday and free parking the place was empty.
Started at level 4 and worked up.
Straightforward find and then enjoyed the view.
TFTC. SL
16:50
After a very enjoyable time visiting the Parliament Open Day, it was time for a stroll along the esplanade.
At GZ the source was badly faded but Mrs Navi spotted the cache.
TFTC. SL
After a very enjoyable time visiting the Parliament Open Day, it was time for a stroll along the esplanade.
At GZ the source was badly faded but Mrs Navi spotted the cache.
TFTC. SL
17:00
Greetings from the UK.
Enjoying the stroll through the park.
Paid our respects and took the photo (to claim the cache) as several muggles around GZ.
TFTC
Greetings from the UK.
Enjoying the stroll through the park.
Paid our respects and took the photo (to claim the cache) as several muggles around GZ.
TFTC
12 Noon
After postcards and the Post Office, then off to GZ.
Resisted the temptation to call in for a Big Mac, but luckily no-one wanted to use the facilities so I did my shoe laces up and bingo.
TFTC. SL
After postcards and the Post Office, then off to GZ.
Resisted the temptation to call in for a Big Mac, but luckily no-one wanted to use the facilities so I did my shoe laces up and bingo.
TFTC. SL
18:00
Strolled down as the sun was getting lower for a quick find.
Mrs Navi nearly pulled a muscle in her arm when I made her jump!!
Quite a few ants about so quickly did the business.
Actually no log present so left a temporary paper log.
TFTC. SL
Strolled down as the sun was getting lower for a quick find.
Mrs Navi nearly pulled a muscle in her arm when I made her jump!!
Quite a few ants about so quickly did the business.
Actually no log present so left a temporary paper log.
TFTC. SL
17:45
Visited the memorial first and then went to GZ.
An Aboriginal gentleman was close by in the trees but presented no difficulties.
Took Travel Sun TB.
Watched the nearby lads playing football.
TFTC. SL
Visited the memorial first and then went to GZ.
An Aboriginal gentleman was close by in the trees but presented no difficulties.
Took Travel Sun TB.
Watched the nearby lads playing football.
TFTC. SL
16-Sep-16
13:25
Very humid in the gardens today after the earlier rain.
Located GZ and spotted the obvious location and very soon had the amphibian in hand.
TFTC.SL
Very humid in the gardens today after the earlier rain.
Located GZ and spotted the obvious location and very soon had the amphibian in hand.
TFTC.SL
Popped off the Hop-on/Hop-off bus and located GZ but after a thougher search unfortunately not able to find the cache.
Sorry DNF
Sorry DNF
13:45
Lovely area but not aiming to go swimming here today.
Dodged a couple of muggles and the wood ants then called in on the Trolls for a successful find.
TFTC. SL
Lovely area but not aiming to go swimming here today.
Dodged a couple of muggles and the wood ants then called in on the Trolls for a successful find.
TFTC. SL
16/9/16 @ 12:15
First Darwin cache.
Popped off the Hop-on Hop-off bus to be greeted with a heavy rain shower.
Not to be daunted just shoved Mrs Navi head in and out came the cache.
TFTC.SL
First Darwin cache.
Popped off the Hop-on Hop-off bus to be greeted with a heavy rain shower.
Not to be daunted just shoved Mrs Navi head in and out came the cache.
TFTC.SL
14-Sep-16
17:25
Clambered up the trail for the sunset and found the cache before everyone pitched up.
Took 'Smiley Travel Slug'
TFTC. SL
Clambered up the trail for the sunset and found the cache before everyone pitched up.
Took 'Smiley Travel Slug'
TFTC. SL
17:00
Greetings from the UK.
We came up to the hill early to undertake this earthcache before strolling up the hill to catch the sunset
Good views of this mound from the street level
Data collected, obligatory photographs taken & off up the climb - looks like it should be a good sunset tonight
Answers sent to CO
TFTC.
Greetings from the UK.
We came up to the hill early to undertake this earthcache before strolling up the hill to catch the sunset
Good views of this mound from the street level
Data collected, obligatory photographs taken & off up the climb - looks like it should be a good sunset tonight
Answers sent to CO
TFTC.
16:40
Although it rained heavily this afternoon didn't really need the walk bridge until got to GZ.
Had to dodge a couple of muggles but straightforward find.
TFTC. SL
Although it rained heavily this afternoon didn't really need the walk bridge until got to GZ.
Had to dodge a couple of muggles but straightforward find.
TFTC. SL
11:25
Cool today so it was good to warm up trekking up the hill.
Nice to find a seat near GZ to take in the lovely view.
Straightforward find.
Good to notice the well traveled DrD had been here in 2014 !
No apple so back down for a coffee and cake!
TFTC. SL
Cool today so it was good to warm up trekking up the hill.
Nice to find a seat near GZ to take in the lovely view.
Straightforward find.
Good to notice the well traveled DrD had been here in 2014 !
No apple so back down for a coffee and cake!
TFTC. SL
13-Sep-16
Over from the UK on holiday
Coach pick-up was from our Yulara resort in the dark & early (4am) and then off for a wholesome breakfast at Kings Creek Station, before arriving at Kings Canyon a few minutes before the 09.00 deadline for commencement
Armed with 2 litres of water & the Aussie hat, we approached the staircase with some trepidation for the upcoming 6 km rim walk
After puffing & panting to the top, we encountered a coach driver on the emergency radio phone, reporting that a young female student had injured her knee & would require evacuation.
Later on we passed her being carried back on the emergency stretcher
The conditions were blustery with several outbreaks of light rain (didn't drink much more than half our supplies of water), but we really enjoyed the rim walk, especially the fantastic geological structures and views
The detour down the gorge to the pool was well worth it - resisted the temptation to jump in
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Coach pick-up was from our Yulara resort in the dark & early (4am) and then off for a wholesome breakfast at Kings Creek Station, before arriving at Kings Canyon a few minutes before the 09.00 deadline for commencement
Armed with 2 litres of water & the Aussie hat, we approached the staircase with some trepidation for the upcoming 6 km rim walk
After puffing & panting to the top, we encountered a coach driver on the emergency radio phone, reporting that a young female student had injured her knee & would require evacuation.
Later on we passed her being carried back on the emergency stretcher
The conditions were blustery with several outbreaks of light rain (didn't drink much more than half our supplies of water), but we really enjoyed the rim walk, especially the fantastic geological structures and views
The detour down the gorge to the pool was well worth it - resisted the temptation to jump in
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Over from the UK on holiday
Coach pick-up was from our Yulara resort in the dark & early (4am) and then off for a wholesome breakfast at Kings Creek Station, before arriving at Kings Canyon a few minutes before the 09.00 deadline for commencement
Armed with 2 litres of water & the Aussie hat, we approached the staircase with some trepidation for the upcoming 6 km rim walk
After puffing & panting to the top, we encountered a coach driver on the emergency radio phone, reporting that a young female student had injured her knee & would require evacuation.
Later on we passed her being carried back on the emergency stretcher
The conditions were blustery with several outbreaks of light rain (didn't drink much more than half our supplies of water), but we really enjoyed the rim walk, especially the fantastic geological structures and views
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Coach pick-up was from our Yulara resort in the dark & early (4am) and then off for a wholesome breakfast at Kings Creek Station, before arriving at Kings Canyon a few minutes before the 09.00 deadline for commencement
Armed with 2 litres of water & the Aussie hat, we approached the staircase with some trepidation for the upcoming 6 km rim walk
After puffing & panting to the top, we encountered a coach driver on the emergency radio phone, reporting that a young female student had injured her knee & would require evacuation.
Later on we passed her being carried back on the emergency stretcher
The conditions were blustery with several outbreaks of light rain (didn't drink much more than half our supplies of water), but we really enjoyed the rim walk, especially the fantastic geological structures and views
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Over from the UK on holiday
Coach pick-up was from our Yulara resort in the dark & early (4am) and then off for a wholesome breakfast at Kings Creek Station, before arriving at Kings Canyon a few minutes before the 09.00 deadline for commencement
Armed with 2 litres of water & the Aussie hat, we approached the staircase with some trepidation for the upcoming 6 km rim walk
After puffing & panting to the top, we encountered a coach driver on the emergency radio phone, reporting that a young female student had injured her knee & would require evacuation
Later on we passed her being carried back on the emergency stretcher
The conditions were blustery with several outbreaks of light rain (didn't drink much more than half our supplies of water), but we really enjoyed the rim walk, especially the fantastic geological structures and views
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
Coach pick-up was from our Yulara resort in the dark & early (4am) and then off for a wholesome breakfast at Kings Creek Station, before arriving at Kings Canyon a few minutes before the 09.00 deadline for commencement
Armed with 2 litres of water & the Aussie hat, we approached the staircase with some trepidation for the upcoming 6 km rim walk
After puffing & panting to the top, we encountered a coach driver on the emergency radio phone, reporting that a young female student had injured her knee & would require evacuation
Later on we passed her being carried back on the emergency stretcher
The conditions were blustery with several outbreaks of light rain (didn't drink much more than half our supplies of water), but we really enjoyed the rim walk, especially the fantastic geological structures and views
Answers sent to CO
TFTC. FAVOURITE
12-Sep-16
13:00
Over from the UK
Took the bus trip from Alice Springs & the area appeared very lush, but a hot day today
Took a gentle stroll along through the 'gap' for fine views of the area
Data collected & answers sent to CO
Now off to Uluru
TFTC
Over from the UK
Took the bus trip from Alice Springs & the area appeared very lush, but a hot day today
Took a gentle stroll along through the 'gap' for fine views of the area
Data collected & answers sent to CO
Now off to Uluru
TFTC
15:00
Over from the UK
Took the bus trip from Alice Springs & experienced rain at the Red Centre, which gave the rock an interesting browny/grey colouration with waterfalls on one side & appearing dry on the other half
Data collected & answers sent to CO
At the sunset viewing we had a BBQ under an umbrella, the rock was not red but saw a beautiful rainbow arc over it - bonus
TFTC
Over from the UK
Took the bus trip from Alice Springs & experienced rain at the Red Centre, which gave the rock an interesting browny/grey colouration with waterfalls on one side & appearing dry on the other half
Data collected & answers sent to CO
At the sunset viewing we had a BBQ under an umbrella, the rock was not red but saw a beautiful rainbow arc over it - bonus
TFTC
15:00
Took the bus trip from Alice Springs & experienced rain at the Red Centre, which gave the rock an interesting browny/grey colouration with waterfalls on one side & appearing dry on the other half
Data collected & answers sent to CO
At the sunset viewing we had a BBQ under an umbrella, the rock was not red but saw a beautiful rainbow arc over it - bonus
TFTC
Took the bus trip from Alice Springs & experienced rain at the Red Centre, which gave the rock an interesting browny/grey colouration with waterfalls on one side & appearing dry on the other half
Data collected & answers sent to CO
At the sunset viewing we had a BBQ under an umbrella, the rock was not red but saw a beautiful rainbow arc over it - bonus
TFTC
11-Sep-16
15:30
Popped down from our nearby accommodation for a first Alice cache.
Initially looked around where the GPS indicated then called in for a coffee and got a pleasant surprise (even had to provide a code word!).
TFTC. SL
Greetings from the UK
Popped down from our nearby accommodation for a first Alice cache.
Initially looked around where the GPS indicated then called in for a coffee and got a pleasant surprise (even had to provide a code word!).
TFTC. SL
Greetings from the UK
15:55
Strolled along the informative Heritage path to GZ.
Located the gentleman in question and quickly found the cache.
Good to notice a fellow well traveled UK geocacher had signed the log back in 2014
Read the information about the grave plots.
TFTC. SL
Greetings from the UK
Strolled along the informative Heritage path to GZ.
Located the gentleman in question and quickly found the cache.
Good to notice a fellow well traveled UK geocacher had signed the log back in 2014
Read the information about the grave plots.
TFTC. SL
Greetings from the UK
10-Sep-16
11:45
Called in whilst walking from Redland Bay to Victoria Point.
Straightforward find
TFTC. SL.
Called in whilst walking from Redland Bay to Victoria Point.
Straightforward find
TFTC. SL.
Had to dodge a swooping Magpie.
At GZ spent the obligatory 10 minutes searching without success so moved on.
Sorry DNF today
At GZ spent the obligatory 10 minutes searching without success so moved on.
Sorry DNF today
12:20
Called in whilst walking from Redland Bay to Victoria Point.
Spotted the obvious location as we approached -bingo
Straightforward find.
LN. Took 'Chester - Little Lost Lizzerd' TB
TFTC. SL
Called in whilst walking from Redland Bay to Victoria Point.
Spotted the obvious location as we approached -bingo
Straightforward find.
LN. Took 'Chester - Little Lost Lizzerd' TB
TFTC. SL
09-Sep-16
15:40
Greetings from the UK
Spending the day on the Island ferry from our base at Redland Bay.
First job was to call in for an ice-cream, then strolled along to GZ.
Straightforward find with the good hint.
Some mozzies about!!
TFTC. SL
Greetings from the UK
Spending the day on the Island ferry from our base at Redland Bay.
First job was to call in for an ice-cream, then strolled along to GZ.
Straightforward find with the good hint.
Some mozzies about!!
TFTC. SL
11:30
Greetings from the UK
Decided to spend the day on the Island ferry service from Redland Bay where we are staying.
Took the pleasant stroll along the Esplanade - virtually deserted today.
Then took in Sunset Strip and Treasure Island Ave. to GZ.
Straightforward find.
Called in to the delightful toilets on the way back.
TFTC. SL
Greetings from the UK
Decided to spend the day on the Island ferry service from Redland Bay where we are staying.
Took the pleasant stroll along the Esplanade - virtually deserted today.
Then took in Sunset Strip and Treasure Island Ave. to GZ.
Straightforward find.
Called in to the delightful toilets on the way back.
TFTC. SL
08-Sep-16
15:10
Found ourselves in the CC Cafe having lunch so popped across to GZ.
Gate was open and train in the station.
A couple of Muggles passed whilst I focused on an obvious object, but wasn't successful so followed GPS to another random but successful location - complete with a padlock.
TFTC. SL
Found ourselves in the CC Cafe having lunch so popped across to GZ.
Gate was open and train in the station.
A couple of Muggles passed whilst I focused on an obvious object, but wasn't successful so followed GPS to another random but successful location - complete with a padlock.
TFTC. SL
07-Sep-16
Although a few passing muggles we were able to have a good root around unfortunately unsuccessful
Sorry DNF
Sorry DNF
16:00
Over from the UK visiting relatives & enjoying walking the riverside and the Botanic Gardens
Located the data sources, collected the information and of course took the obligatory photographs
Answers sent to CO
TFTC.
Over from the UK visiting relatives & enjoying walking the riverside and the Botanic Gardens
Located the data sources, collected the information and of course took the obligatory photographs
Answers sent to CO
TFTC.
04-Sep-16
13:55
Called in en-route to McDonald's.
Rather than leaning across I took my life in my hands for a straightforward find.
TFTC. SL
Called in en-route to McDonald's.
Rather than leaning across I took my life in my hands for a straightforward find.
TFTC. SL
13:30
Strolled down on to the beach with only one other person in sight.
Bit breezy and the waves were crashing in.
Quick find with the good hint.
TFTC. SL
Strolled down on to the beach with only one other person in sight.
Bit breezy and the waves were crashing in.
Quick find with the good hint.
TFTC. SL
13:15
Popped into the bushes for a straightforward find - all quiet at GZ but the waves are crashing in today.
TFTC.SL
Popped into the bushes for a straightforward find - all quiet at GZ but the waves are crashing in today.
TFTC.SL
03-Sep-16
10:35
Strolled along from the Aanuka Resort and luckily no vehicles at GZ.
Did my mountain goat impression and after a short search found the cache.
TFTC. SL
Strolled along from the Aanuka Resort and luckily no vehicles at GZ.
Did my mountain goat impression and after a short search found the cache.
TFTC. SL
10:40
Over from the UK and I love bananas so it had to be a visit to the Big One.
All quiet in the sunshine this morning for a straightforward find.
TFTC. SL
Over from the UK and I love bananas so it had to be a visit to the Big One.
All quiet in the sunshine this morning for a straightforward find.
TFTC. SL
02-Sep-16
Over from the UK for a family wedding
Rather breezy out here today & spotted what we thought was GZ but couldn't find the cache
Sorry - DNF
Rather breezy out here today & spotted what we thought was GZ but couldn't find the cache
Sorry - DNF
15:40
Rather blustery on the end of the pier so had to hang on to my hat
Some muggles looking out for dolphins - no luck today
Data gathered & emailed to CO - confirmation received ok
TFTC.
Rather blustery on the end of the pier so had to hang on to my hat
Some muggles looking out for dolphins - no luck today
Data gathered & emailed to CO - confirmation received ok
TFTC.
