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End of the cruise

by Steve Sharp | 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...

Bird of paradise

by Steve Sharp | 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...

Two straight days of beautiful uninhabited Islands, beautiful snorkeling waters, beautiful beaches, 82-84 degrees and a fresh breeze.

by Steve Sharp | 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...

Summer

Jan 27, 2024

January 27, 2024, part two I’m not sure why last night’s post was dated today, but oh well, maybe I’m secretly preparing for the international date line. Welcome to the southern hemisphere. Not only are we on the bottom half of the world, but winter magically just...

Leaving the Northern Hemisphere

Jan 27, 2024

January 27, 2024 Our last day in the Northern Hemisphere greeted us with a very powerful, but brief downpour. The pool deck became a huge sauna. Then the sun came back out and soon there was nothing left of the storm. Yesterday afternoon there was a...

Jan 26, 2024

January 25, 2024 Another day, another degree closer to the Equator. We will cross it in 2 days. Shout out to my daughter on her 47th birthday. Happy Birthday Sheila. We love all of your comments, we start each day reading them aloud and discussing them....