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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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Sea Days

Sea Days

Feb 4, 2024

February 3, 2024 Tonga Unlike our last two stops in Samoa which were mountainous and Jungle, Tonga is flat and agricultural.  Reminded us both of Cozumel.  Quite the change from one to the other, Kim went on a 3-hour tour that took closer to 4.5 hours, she...

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Rainy Sea Day

Rainy Sea Day

Feb 2, 2024

Star Ship Sojourn, February 2, 2024 Even rainy sea days are wonderful.  We woke up to a blustery day, rain, wind and oh wait 82 degrees.  It’s not like a rainy day we all picture.  We listened to Heidi, our astronaut, talk about her second trip to the...

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Two Somoas

Two Somoas

Jan 31, 2024

Samoa, The Country February 1,2024 Every time I start my blog, I feel like Captain Kirk, Star Ship Sojourn, February 1, 2024. Well, Samoa the country and Samoa the American Territory have a lot in common and a few differences.  We spent the day in the country of...

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Land Ho

Land Ho

Jan 31, 2024

January 30, 2024 After 7 straight days at sea, today we spotted land, Land Ho.  We spent the day at American Samoa, or as the locals say ”SAH MO WAH”.  Kim was up and gone before I even got out of bed, but I have been taking advantage of these nothing...

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Jan 30, 2024

January 30,2024 Yesterday we watched the Championship NFL games.  What a disappointing outcome.  We learned that they would broadcast the Super Bowl in the Grand Saloon on the 3 big screens.  It will be Monday about noon as we will have crossed the...

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