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End of the cruise

by | May 9, 2025 | 2025 | 2 Comments

We docked in Darwin at 7 AM and were off the ship by 7:30 AM for immigration.  Everyone had to remove everything and do a face-to-face inspection, even the crew.  After the inspection was done we had to leave our luggage with them and get back on the ship.  We will be...
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Bird of paradise

by | May 6, 2025 | 2025 | 1 Comment

Bird of Paradice Well, 47 people signed on to the hike in the dark to see the Bird of Paradice, I never heard if all 47 got up and went.  I heard that they did NOT see any birds.  During lunch, the captain moved the ship to the other side of the Island where there was...
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Two straight days of beautiful uninhabited Islands, beautiful snorkeling waters, beautiful beaches, 82-84 degrees and a fresh breeze.

by | May 4, 2025 | 2025 | 2 Comments

I’ll be the first to admit that I use creative editing from time to time, but the statement above is all truth.  The boat feels like it’s on dry land and we are surrounded by a 3D movie screen.  I have some beautiful pictures, but no pictures can exhibit the...
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Mystery on the Dock

Mystery on the Dock

Feb 15, 2024

February 15, 2024 New Plymouth, NZ Our last day in New Zealand, for a couple of years.  It was just another day until……..wait, let me back up a little. Throughout this entire Cruise, we have always docked with the starboard side of the ship to the dock, leaving...

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Next stop Austraila

Next stop Austraila

Feb 14, 2024

February 14, 2024 Happy Valentine’s Day all.  We spent the day in the small town of Picton.  When Kim came back to the ship for lunch, she said she wanted me to go see this city park, it was beautiful.  So, after lunch (spoiler alert for those...

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Feb 13, 2024

February 13, 2024 With the Super Bowl in the rear-view mirror, we spent the rest of the day cruising to Wellington.  As usual, Kim shall go exploring and I will go on watch (for what I don’t know yet) and let others entertain me without them having a clue that...

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Wellington

Wellington

Feb 13, 2024

February 13, 2024 With the Super Bowl in the rear-view mirror, we spent the rest of the day cruising to Wellington.  As usual, Kim shall go exploring and I will go on watch (for what I don’t know yet) and let others entertain me without them having a clue that...

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Super Bowl Monday

Super Bowl Monday

Feb 11, 2024

February 12, 2024 Super Bowl Monday!  Starts in 2 hours. So, last night after I went back to my harbor master duties, I was able to safely move cargo ships in and out.  Even the Viking Cruise liner got out to sea safely.  Finally, it was getting close...

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Harbor Master

Harbor Master

Feb 10, 2024

February 11, 2024 First a shout out to my brother- and sister-in-law for a successful 45 years of marriage.  Kip is Kim’s little brother.  I have been told there is a special place in Heaven for women that put up with guys like Kip, hang in there, Colleen...

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