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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...
Uncharted waters

Uncharted waters

February 22, 2024 Hello from Queensland, AU.  This is our 43rd day aboard the Sojourn, and so far, we are having the time of our lives.  Except for the two stops in Samoa and the stop in Tonga, we have been to every port prior to this trip.   Well, now...

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Big day on the ship

Big day on the ship

February 20, 2024 I was actually concerned that today would be boring and I wouldn’t have anything to write about.  Well, wrong, I’m on a cruise ship with lots of people who like to talk.  As I said yesterday, today about 200 new guests came aboard, it was...

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Storm, at Dock

Storm, at Dock

February 19,2024 Sidney Australia So, Australia is at the top of my shit list today.  For some reason, they made us all get off the ship at 7:30 this morning, so we could sit around and wait for 2 hours before reboarding.  Some immigration thing, I...

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The ups and downs of Sea Life

The ups and downs of Sea Life

February 18, 2024 I’ve been on a lot of cruises over time, and I always make sure to get my hair cut a few days before I board the cruise ship, so that I don’t have to go to the expensive spa for a haircut.  Well, obviously after just over five weeks on board, I...

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Nobody goes hungry here

Nobody goes hungry here

February 17, 2024 So, let’s talk about food.  Once each cruise on Seabourn, they have what they call their “World Famous Galley” luncheon.  This is the only time any guests are allowed in the galley.  The chefs pull out all the stops for this one. ...

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Whales

Whales

February 16, 2024 At sea.  After 5 weeks at sea, today we finally saw whales.  So, dolphins twice Orcas once Whales once. That’s a pretty poor showing!

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