The Official WS World Traveler Discussion thread!

[Groundhog66]

Apr 21, 2015 21:31:30 GMT -8 tritto said:

I'm not sure of the protocol here, but I'd be happy to host the world traveller in Hobart (far end of the country from Martog) while it's in Australia. Assuming I'm considered a member in good standing, how do I nominate to get on the list?

Sure, I think we can make that happen...

[martog]

Hi Guys the world traveler arrived late this arvo Perth time and all is good. I will have to fit one of my own bracelets on it because the one on the watch and the spare are for the little wristed people of this earth. On the weekend some visits in Fremantle and Perth, them next weekend a trip down to Augusta. Early the following week the watch is off to Hobart, is this how you want me to do??

Cheers
Mark

[Groundhog66]

Apr 23, 2015 5:04:13 GMT -8 martog said:

Hi Guys the world traveler arrived late this arvo Perth time and all is good. I will have to fit one of my own bracelets on it because the one on the watch and the spare are for the little wristed people of this earth. On the weekend some visits in Fremantle and Perth, them next weekend a trip down to Augusta. Early the following week the watch is off to Hobart, is this how you want me to do??

Cheers
Mark

Sounds great, looking forward to this adventure!

[martog]

The First of a few installments of the world traveller yesterday was ANZAC day so like I have done for many many years travelled to the nearest war memorial wherever I am. I was home so Fremantle memorial to pay my respects for all the men and women that lost there lives in many conflicts around the world and over years. My father was in Singapore fighting Gorilla insurgents within the Lancashire Regiment in the UK. When Dad passed away four years ago I took it upon myself to find his medals that were lost. After 12 months of talking, phone calls back and forth to Melbourne and the UK I received his medals as he was given them for his service and I proudly wear them every ANZAC day. This ANZAC day at the memorial there were around 10,000 people there good thing I got there an hour earlier.


 












Today Sunday it was a cruise to Fremantle and get some pictures of the world traveler out and about the first couple of pictures are the ship the Duyfken I have sailed on this beauty and apart from feeding the fish it was a great day out sailing.





Next pictures of a couple of excellent eating and drinking places I have spent many a day getting ratshit at these places all good fun.

Little creatures brewery great beer and great food a must come and see and try if you ever come here.



And Joe's fish shack superb fish and chips as well as other great food and beer.



Last but certainly not least Cicerellos fresh fish and they have a resturant that you can try many of the seafoods they sell.



And just a few pics around fremantle wharf then lunch. Sausage and some of my picked delights, Picked onions, pickled beetroot and pickled gherkins all done by me.













So next week I will have the watch at work with me so watch out for some pictures of the world traveler working away then next weekend I will travel the 300 km to Augusta for some pictures then home on the next day or I may make it a same day trip.

Cheers
Mark

 

[tritto]

You're a man after my own heart Mark. Little Creatures pale ale is one of my favourites and I made a point of visiting Fremantle and the Little Creatures beer hall when I was last in the west.

[martog]

Apr 25, 2015 22:36:12 GMT -8 tritto said:

You're a man after my own heart Mark. Little Creatures pale ale is one of my favourites and I made a point of visiting Fremantle and the Little Creatures beer hall when I was last in the west.

Yep Great place for a beer, next weekend I'll finish up with the WT and PM you for your address I will send overnight express.

Cheers
Mark

[69ChevelleSS]

Great pics Mark . . . thank you!

Props for doing the ANZAC Day celebration and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice for others!

You are definitely a man after my own heart! Beer and food! Gotta love it! I can only imagine how good the seafood must be down under! Talk about fresh!

Thanks again for the tour!

[Groundhog66]

Great share, Mark!

I can only imagine, how good some of the dishes are at those restaurants. Not to mention your plate, it looked mighty tasty!

[russtmurray]

You are a lucky man to live in such a great part of the globe. I had the good fortune to spend a few days in Perth back in Oct/99. Had a blast sampling the bevies & food too! Got a chance to visit the Pinnacles & Freemantle. Would love to visit again and do some diving further north during the coral spawn. I love Australia.

[C4L18R3]

Nice to see the WSWT safely in Mark's arm and being exposed to more food, booze and nice scenery!

[martog]

The Second installment of the WT on its travels. Beautiful Augusta where two oceans meet.




I got to Augusta after a 3 hour drive so a little before 9am and went to one of my favourite eating spots for some eggs and bacon on toast.








Some sightseeing pics

The Augusta Hotel Motel drunk a few nights away in this place believe you me.



Next is the Color patch store the last eating place until you reach Antarctica



View from the color patch store looking at the blackwood river in summer I swim back and forth for some exercise. 


  

Next, up the main street there is only 6 thousand people in augusta so very quite just as I like it.


Matthew Flinders the English explorer navigated these very dangerous waters in 1801.



A couple of guys fishing this time of the year Bull nose Herring are plentiful and stunning pan fried in flour.



This is the view from the Augusta holiday house out to the Antarctic



A new fishing boat pen just finished



Picture looking up the Blackwood river.



Crabbing is a bit of a past time here in Augusta so a poster on the do's and dont's



Cheers and thanks for letting me in on the WT its been a hoot.

Cheers
Mark

[Groundhog66]

Great pics, Mark...thank you for showing us around!

[tritto]

Thanks Mark. Looks like you know where to find a good breakfast. I'm looking forward to trying on the World Traveller and showing it around Hobart.

[69ChevelleSS]

Great pics Mark . . . thanks!  But where is the picture of the kangaroo or a dingo? 

[tritto]

Here it is.

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[69ChevelleSS]

May 3, 2015 15:44:34 GMT -8 tritto said:

Here it is.

There we go mate!  Thanks!

[martog]

Hi Guys

Letting you know the WT is winging its way to Tritto in Tasmania sent overnight express thanks for letting me have a go I really enjoyed our trips out.

Cheers
Mark

[tritto]

Well I'll be looking out for it. The weather is appalling at the moment so hopefully it clears up in time for some photos around town with the WT.

[Tyrone Jenkins]

Great pics Mark.

Looks like a fun place to live with lots of great food and places to visit.

[tritto]

The World Traveller has arrived safely in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.

For those not familiar with our wide brown land, Tasmania is the island off the south east coast and Hobart is the capital city on the south east end of the island.

The city's population is around 200 000 and it's about as far from Martog's home in Western Australia as you can get.
I'll get out and about to take some pictures soon. Here's proof the WT arrived safely. On a nice gator print strap.


Its a real beauty and I'm looking forward to wearing it a lot over the next week or so.
Cheers,
Tristan