Category Archives: Excursions

Bali, Indonesia

Posted on March 18, 2017 by patmathews

Where can I begin to tell the story of beautiful Bali and the Balinese people? Almost everything has a spiritual meaning here.  While there are beautiful beaches and surfing, diving and all kinds of sports, it is the essence of … Continue reading →

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Komodo, Indonesia

Posted on March 15, 2017 by patmathews

March 15, 2017 We arrived at our anchor spot in beautiful Komodo by 11 AM and we had booked a tour through cruise critic colleagues Erin and Mui.  A lot of work goes into planning these tours, and there were … Continue reading →

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Darwin, Australia

Posted on March 12, 2017 by patmathews

March 12, 2017 Our tour of Darwin today is scheduled for 12:15, so we enjoyed a nice breakfast at the hotel – late.  They also had one of the juicers with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables available to make … Continue reading →

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Darwin and Kakadu National Park

Posted on March 11, 2017 by patmathews

March 11, 2017 We flew into Darwin yesterday and checked into the Hilton.  In fact, I checked in from our transfer in the Alice Springs airport.  Love these apps.  I even selected our room using the app. We met a … Continue reading →

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Ayers Rock (Uluru), Australia

Posted on March 9, 2017 by patmathews

March 8 and 9, 2017 We were up very early yesterday to catch our flight from Brisbane to Ayers Rock, the flight was at 6:30 so we needed to get up at about 4:30.  We saw the sun rise over … Continue reading →

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Byron Bay and Brisbane, Australia

Posted on March 7, 2017 by patmathews

March 7, 2017 After our evening in Byron Bay last night, we were serenaded by the beautiful lorikeet birds who are very loud as they land in the Norfolk Island pines outside our hotel.  They are beautiful green and orange … Continue reading →

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Milford Sound overland pictures

Posted on March 1, 2017 by patmathews

Fingers crossed that I can add some of the pictures to give you an idea of what the scenery was like. I have said it before, pictures can’t really capture the beauty but hope this gives you just a taste … Continue reading →

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Dunedin to Milford Sound Overland

Posted on March 1, 2017 by patmathews

February 27-28, 2017 I hardly know where to begin with this post.  The South island of New Zealand supposedly has some of the most incredible scenery in the world, and we definitely believe it.  16 passengers and Simone from Insignia … Continue reading →

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Akaroa, New Zealand

Posted on February 25, 2017 by patmathews

February 26, 2017 One of the benefits of being on a small ship (and especially an Oceania ship) is that they are able to bring on local delicacies.  Last night we had the green lipped mussels that New Zealand  is … Continue reading →

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Picton, New Zealand

Posted on February 24, 2017 by patmathews

February 25, 2017 Now we are on the south island of New Zealand in Picton,  at the head of the Queen Charlotte Sound.  This town was settled by early 19th century whalers and is now a bustling seaport surrounded by … Continue reading →

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