Yes indeed. It was closer to Jakarta than Australia, despite being a part of the Australian National Park system. The saddest thing that we witnessed, was a continual stream of refugees coming across the Indian Ocean from Indonesia, looking for asylum. Each night we saw the Coast Guard patrolling and finding people adrift, in bad shape. It was very heart-wrenching to think about how difficult life must be to make a choice to cast yourself and family into the ocean on a raft or over-crowded boat.
That kind of desperation is heartbreaking! Only people who have nothing left to lose, make such a choice! It’s hard to witness human or any kind of suffering and be unable to do anything about it!
Christmas Island sounds fascinating! To be able to see a place that was not touched yet must be so thrilling. I am so in awe of anyone that does that. I like a map, and clear directions🤣🤣! I am glad that everyone ended up ok, getting bent there, not so much fun and very risky.
Congratulations for all the awards you are receiving, well deserved, I can’t wait to see it again when available!
Thanks Barry - Happy Holidays to you! Cheers, Jill and Rob
Thanks for the kind holiday wishes Luca! The very best to you for the season too!
Yes indeed. It was closer to Jakarta than Australia, despite being a part of the Australian National Park system. The saddest thing that we witnessed, was a continual stream of refugees coming across the Indian Ocean from Indonesia, looking for asylum. Each night we saw the Coast Guard patrolling and finding people adrift, in bad shape. It was very heart-wrenching to think about how difficult life must be to make a choice to cast yourself and family into the ocean on a raft or over-crowded boat.
That kind of desperation is heartbreaking! Only people who have nothing left to lose, make such a choice! It’s hard to witness human or any kind of suffering and be unable to do anything about it!
Love reading your stories
Christmas Island sounds fascinating! To be able to see a place that was not touched yet must be so thrilling. I am so in awe of anyone that does that. I like a map, and clear directions🤣🤣! I am glad that everyone ended up ok, getting bent there, not so much fun and very risky.
Congratulations for all the awards you are receiving, well deserved, I can’t wait to see it again when available!
Happy Holidays!!!