Category Archives: February

At sea again, unexpectedly

Posted on February 20, 2017 by patmathews

February 20, 2017 Well, we had a scheduled sea day yesterday and were scheduled to be in Norfolk Island, Australia, today. In fact, they even had us go through Australian immigration yesterday (they have the authorities here on the ship … Continue reading →

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Noumea, New Caledonia

Posted on February 18, 2017 by patmathews

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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At sea an route to Noumea, New Caledonia

Posted on February 18, 2017 by patmathews

February 17, 2017 It’s not a great picture, but I succeeded in getting the blue starfish photo from my go pro. Today was a fun sea day-first of all. the sun was out most of the day and the seas … Continue reading →

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Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu

Posted on February 15, 2017 by patmathews

February 16, 2017 Just in case anyone is counting, this is day 41 of our 180 day around the world adventure and it has been a wonderful journey so far. Today we spent the day in Vanuatu specifically in the … Continue reading →

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Lautoka, Fiji

Posted on February 15, 2017 by patmathews

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 →

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Suva, Fiji

Posted on February 13, 2017 by patmathews

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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Pago Pago, American Samoa

Posted on February 10, 2017 by patmathews

February 10, 2017 First, I promised to show the purchases we made in Bora Bora. The necklace is made of Tahitian pearls and the carved pieces of the oyster shell.  You can pull the necklace to make it shorter or … Continue reading →

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Bora Bora, Society Islands, French Polynesia 

Posted on February 8, 2017 by patmathews

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 →

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Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Posted on February 6, 2017 by patmathews

February 6, 2017 We arrived early this morning to a thunderstorm.  We had a snorkeling excursion planned just after 8 and when we went to the meeting spot, we found that the snorkeling tour operator cancelled due to the weather. … Continue reading →

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Rangiroa, Tuamotu Islands, French Polynesia

Posted on February 5, 2017 by patmathews

February 5, 2017 This place is quite unique.  It is a string of coral encircling a turquoise and jade lagoon.  It is quite different from Nuku Hiva which is volcanic.  Here the beaches are white coral beaches.  This is known … Continue reading →

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