World Adventures

[...] the Henri Café for some delicious baked goods, diet coke and great internet….  It made for a wonderful day! [...]

[...] So, we had another wonderful day here in Tonga…..  One of the highlights for me was the Natural Land bridge and some of the [...]

[...] Another day exploring Tonga with my friends…..  It was another wonderful day!  The people here and the scenic beauty were pretty exciting for me..  We even went below [...]

[...] of days, we were surrounded by scenic beauty and plenty of flowers, once again.  We had a wonderful day! [...]

[...] And so our adventure in Nuka Hiva continues…..  As we cross the town and the bay new sights, both historical and natural beauty , [...]

[...] At long last, here are the final photos from our wonderful day in Nuka Hiva…  Why so many photos?  It was influenced by 2 factors, the island is beautiful and I haven’t had [...]

Went ashore this morning on the first tender with Brad, Cathy & Ann.  Our plan was to explore the town and have a nice relaxing day.  The sail i [...]

[...] day at sea….  It has been a long time at sea, 8 straight days.  Tomorrow, will anchor off Nuka Hiva in French Polynesia….  It will be nice to step on land once again and take some [...]

[...] Alofa, Tonga 8:00am 4:00pm TUE 03FEB15 Sea Day WED 04FEB15 Sea Day THU 05FEB15 Auckland, New Zealand 4 8:00am FRI 06FEB15 Auckland, New Zealand 6:00pm SAT 07FEB15 Waitangi (Bay of Islands), [...]

[...] Monday, February 2nd and then be back on our regular schedule and head off to Auckland, New Zealand.  So today turned out to be just a relaxing day, finally finished reading ‘Game of [...]

[...] at sea today…..  Great sun with a nice breeze!  We are making our way to Auckland, New Zealand.  I think we will rent a van and go exploring on our first day there.  What we will [...]

[...] here several times but have never visited the Treaty house, a significant historic site for New Zealand.  This is the site in 1840 where the leading Maori Chiefs signed over sovereignty of their [...]

[...] What a perfect day!!!!  The sun was shining, a gentle breeze was blowing and I was surrounded by great friends.  [...]

[...] place is quite large and filled with various species of plants and flowers.  Great way to end a perfect day! [...]

[...] from our most excellent day on an island that was closed for business…..  What a perfect day!  Tomorrow, we will be out exploring once again…..  We’ll see what new opportunities [...]

[...] tour of the Marche, you know how I love markets.  Once back we were off and running.  What a perfect day it turned out to be, all the rain and thunderstorms forecast held off so we could see some [...]

Today was one of the best days at sea I have ever experienced….  First of all, the weather was perfection.  I sat outside by the pool for most of [...]

Kind of a gray and dreary day here….  The good news is that we didn’t have any snow….  Tonight was great fun!  We had a Mardi Gras party in t [...]

Pretty amazing day!  First of all…. Usual weather, just glorious….  Sat and soaked up the sun while reading and anticipating the night time acti [...]

[...] Had a fabulous day of taking advantage of the fabulous Eco-tourism here in Costa Rica…..  I went ashore with Ann & [...]

[...] , Paul Kerr, Manager of Culinary Operations and Willy Tubog, the Beverage Manager for such a fabulous day.  Of course, our hats go off to Chefs Daniel and Joseph and their entire team.  What a [...]

[...] lunch on a Motu.  We were very, very fortunate that the weather held and as a result we had a fabulous day!  Here are a few photos of the undersea world of beautiful Bora Bora… [...]

[...] it is cold and rainy where she lives she wasn’t feeling the joy….  Anyway, it was a fabulous day!  Only one more day and sea and we arrive in Ft. Lauderdale so the 2015 Grand World [...]

[...] .  Tonight, we had a VIP cocktail party hosted by Captain Jonathan Mercer and Hotel Director Henk Mensink…  It was a wonderful evening followed by a delicious dinner.  Tomorrow, [...]

[...] , , Captain Jonathan Mercer, the Director of the Mariner Program, Gerald Bernhoft, and Hotel Director Henk Mensink. [...]

[...] one of the best evenings I have experienced.  Thanks to the Captain, Jonathan Mercer, Hotel Director Henk Mensink and, of course, our Cruise Director Gene Young for such a great evening…. [...]

[...] and his lovely wife Karen.  Much thanks goes out to Henk Mensink and his team including Cruise Director Gene Young, Paul Kerr and his entire culinary team, in particular Chefs Daniel & Joseph and [...]

[...] Thanks to the Captain, Jonathan Mercer, Hotel Director Henk Mensink and, of course, our Cruise Director Gene Young for such a great evening…. [...]

[...] we embarked.  I boarded the ship with Allan & Sandra and we had photos taken with Cruise Director Gene Young, , Captain Jonathan Mercer, the Director of the Mariner Program, Gerald Bernhoft, and [...]