End of cruise

Hi Guys,
well all good things must come to an end. I had  a great trip on discovery, (some cruises have been better but it was still enjoyable).
The weather on the trip for the most part, was not too hot,, but the humidity! I spent the whole trip soaked through from the tropical humidity. I did a lot of walking in Townsville and Cairns, but in Darwin, I hired a people mover and drove 2 yanks and 2 poms down to Litchfield National Park.  We had a great drive down , saw lots of wildlife, wild horses (I think), plenty of kangaroos/wallabies, whatever! also a small group of wild pigs! Lots of huge termite mounds, includng the Magnetic ones, (which face north south). We went to the waterfalls, Florence, Wangi, Tolmer, which due to it being the "wet" were all flowing fiercely. Really wonderful sights! we swam at Florence falls, after climbing down about 150 stairs, but the swim at the pool was fabulous. Course the climb back up the stairs was a killer!! As a tour guide I failed miserably though! Forgot to make sure there was food available down there! We finally ate about 3.30pm! Our tour cost the five of us 71 dollars each, the ship's tour was about 180 pound!
Next morning still in Darwin, this ship stays over in some ports for 2 days, I returned the vehicle and went off to the gorgeous patchwork shop for a few yards of aboriginal patterned fabrics. (Funny last time I visited Darwin from a cruise ship I went there too!)
After I dried myself off we left Darwin and went on to Indonesia, firstly to Komodo Island, Home of the famous Komodo dragons! Great Ugly hulking things about 10 metres long and weigh about 250/300 lbs, UGH!!! I paid 50 pounds to do a walking tour to see them! Who's crazy here? they eat deer, other small animals and the occasional  villager!! Only people with tour tickets were allowed to go ashore, so those people who didn't want to spend a small fortune nearly ran a riot at the tour desk! Oh boy the life of the cruise goer! Next we spent 2 days in Bali, quite renewed my feelings about how good the place can be. We hired a car and driver and Marylou and chris the 2 yanks and I went up to Ubud , had a massage and some lovely cold drinks in a bar with the most marvellous views. Next morning we went out again, along to Candidasi and visited a lovely palace, and then drove over the mountains viewing gorgeous rice terraces as we went. Until we got to Ubud again, had a lovely indonesian lunch and then  a wonderful drive back down the mountians and back to the ship. Las t stop before Singapore was Semerang, for the historic temple of Borobodur. Again I splashed out to do a tour 105 quid !  but it was worth it I suppose, I guess I won't ever go that way again. Another temple with a million steps, you actually climb over it rather than into it. If you get to the top, and circle the top stupa 3 times clockwise, you gain eternal happiness! So I guess I'm made.
So the cruise finished up with one more bit of excitement, as we were waiting on board to be released from Singapore Immigration,the Captain came over the loud speakers and asked everyone to leave the ship at once as there was a "security risk", so we took off as fast as we could! Luckily my luggage was already unloaded, so I was right thanks, Jack!
I am back in Adelaide, in the motorhome, ready to take off again, as soon as I repair my flat tyre I got while I was away. More to come in the next episode.
To all my friends who may be suffering ll health or bad times, I wish you relief and comfort, good luck and I love you all. Vicki