While at Alice Springs at almost this time last year, our train, “The Ghan” was stabled nearby. All the passengers had spent the day on off-train excursions, most of which were included in the fare. I chose to fly to Uluru to see what we once new as the very familiar Ayers Rock. I believe I wrote about this in some detail at the time. In the evening, all the passengers were treated to a very well organised barbecue at the nearby historic Telegraph Station, now a museum. Dusk gave way to night, and as we dined on fine Australian cuisine, a folk/rock band played and some revellers danced. The band took a break, and an astronomer, equipped with laser pen, pointed out the most important stars visible from where we were. I didn’t believe I would have that kind of experience or anything like it again.
Tonight, on board M.V. Queen Victoria, off the Peruvian coast, passengers were invited to join the Deputy Captain around the pool aft on Deck 9. History repeated itself, this time on a cruise ship with all the nearby lights turned off. It was good to be reminded of one can see in the night sky, which like last year, was obscured partially by light cloud.
Good night! David 22.37, 4th March 2020
P.S. I am still experiencing problems sending pictures. Apologies! David.
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