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Category Archives: Excursions
Ayers Rock (Uluru), Australia
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
Posted in Australia, Excursions, March, World Cruise 2
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Byron Bay and Brisbane, Australia
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
Posted in Australia, Excursions, March, World Cruise 2
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Milford Sound overland pictures
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
Posted in Excursions, February, World Cruise 2
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Dunedin to Milford Sound Overland
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
Posted in Excursions, February, World Cruise 2
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Akaroa, New Zealand
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
Posted in Excursions, February, Food, World Cruise 2
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Picton, New Zealand
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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Noumea, New Caledonia
February 18, 2017 Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia. 25% of the total nickel reserves in the world are mined here which has dramatically increased their GNP. There isn’t too much tourism and there is a wide gap between … Continue reading
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Lautoka, Fiji
February 14, 2017 I am writing this on February 15 and we are now 18 hours ahead of Eastern time. Confusing to say the least! Our excursion yesterday in Lautoka was a trip on an old wooden sailboat to a … Continue reading
Posted in Excursions, February, World Cruise 2
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Suva, Fiji
February 13, 2017 First of all, happy birthday to my sister Deb. Even though it is still the 12th where you live, have been thinking of you all day! They have a very active trivia presence on the ship. We … Continue reading
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Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia
February 7, 2017 Before leaving Papeete, we had a wonderful Polynesian show on board. The drummers, singers and dancers were exceptional and our friends saved seats in the front row so my pictures are much better than the last show. … Continue reading
Posted in Excursions, February, World Cruise 2
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