The Canyon walk was particularly memorable and I probably have 50 photos to remember it by. Glamping was quite something if a bit hot as was the lady from Dorset! – a phenomenon/a one only meets travelling.

Uluru was hugely powerful and much more affecting than one thought a rock could be – something about the smooth immensity and changing colours and Kata Tjuta was stunning again with its verdant valleys between the domes. Of course, one mustn’t forget the camel ride and trying to keep my eyes open for the dinner in the desert, stars and all.

Off to our extraordinarily beautiful lodge and our room overlooking the bay – no time to linger though! – we had crocs to see and beaches to find in the northeastern tropical forest. Managing to avoid emu, kangaroo and croc burgers to be served the best ever sweet potato chips was a definite gastronomic highlight as so unexpected, as were the ice creams. The boat trip to the Barrier Reef was very special and one won’t forget the coral, the clams and all those brightly coloured fish, nor the time sailing without the engine round the island.

I was very pleased to be able to complete the Cape to Cape walk which was very rewarding with its magnificent coastal views and impressive forests. The time in Sydney was wonderful as well with our BridgeClimb, the harbour and views of the Opera House and Bridge, the Manly Ferry, our wonderful picnic on the rock, my trip to the Blue Mountains and walks around the harbour foreshore.

It was such a memorable trip and a special experience. Thank you so very much.

Our MD’s mum accompanied her on a recent trip to Australia