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End of the cruise

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

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.

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...
Farewell Australia, Hello Indonesia.

Farewell Australia, Hello Indonesia.

March 2, 2024 We made it to Darwin, finally.  I really don’t understand my attraction to this city, but I have always wanted to visit.  We are here for two days.  Fortunately, we found people auditioning for the Darwin awards all over town.  Kim even gave it a try. ...

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On our way to Darwin

On our way to Darwin

March 1, 2024 Cruising in the Arafura Sea today. Between Australia and New Guinea. Last night we had our, I think, seventh time zone change.  It was only 30 minutes, what?  Well, yes, there are 30-minute time zones.  The only other time we experienced...

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Cooktown

Cooktown

February 29, 2024 As we prepare to leap into March Madness, we find ourselves asking one question:  Where is the Ocean and what lake is this? Yesterday, in Cooktown (population 2,500), the ship had to anchor quite a distance from the town and it was about a 30 minute...

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Things are heating up

Things are heating up

February 26,2024 Cairns AU. Well, I finally have complaints about our Seabourn Cruise.  As you know, they have been out of IPA for most of the trip.  Now, they have run out of Buffalo Trace, and today, it was too hot to sit on the pool deck.  They just...

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Sailing, Sailing

Sailing, Sailing

February 25, 2024 Townsville, Au Who would name their town Townsville?  Odd, don’t you think? Well, tonight we did something we have never done before on a cruise ship.  Cruise ships have food available to you pretty much 24/7, and it’s free (included in the fair...

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Romance on the high seas

Romance on the high seas

February 22, 2024 Tonight, we decided to eat in the restaurant. The menu was great. But, at the last minute I asked Kim if she would rather have dinner brought to our room and eat on the veranda. Good idea, she said.  So, I ordered dinner, and it showed up about...

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