We arrived into Sydney early yesterday morning. We are here for two days and staying overnight. The night before were a lot of goodbyes for people leaving. So far on the first leg the passengers were 1400 of about 2,000 at full capacity. 500 people were leaving and 400 were arriving. I think a lot…
On a previous blog I asked my grandchildren 6 questions about crossing the international date line. Here are the questions: I have had two answer so far. I thought I would share their answers with you. The first is from my 14 year old grandaughter Joanna. Hi, Papa and Nana! This is Joanna, answering the…
Our stop yesterday was on one of the islands of New Caledonia. New Caledonia was first settled by the Austronesian-speaking Lapita people around 1,500 BCE. Their descendants, the Kanak people, developed a distinct Melanesian culture based on clan-based societies, agriculture, and extensive trade networks. In 1853 France annexed New Caledonia under Emperor Napoleon III, making…
Today our port stop is on Tonga. Yesterday was a the great Gasby party on board the ship. It was a formal night and most people dressed up. The ship had a detective game which happened all day long: A necklace was stolen, there were 9 suspects and clues were given out. The guests had…
We crossed the international date line today. Today is 2/4 and back in Atlanta it is currently 2/3. Somehow we skipped a whole day. This is an interesting math and engineering issue. Yes, as I write this note it is really February 4th, 2025. We skipped February 3rd all together. So I want to issue…
We arrived yesterday to the Cook Islands. A very pretty island but small.Rarotonga was first settled by Polynesians, likely from the Society Islands (modern-day Tahiti) around 800–1000 AD. The island became a hub within the vast Polynesian triangle, with strong connections to other Pacific islands. The traditional Māori culture of the Cook Islands, including language,…
Before I get Popeete, I want to tell you about a fun outing we had several days ago. On January 25th there was an unusual planet alignment of 6 planets. The ship had anyone interested go up to the “Retreat” area of the ship, 11th floor forward. They turned off most of the lights on…
I hadn’t planned on blogging during our sea days but in the middle we stopped at a very interesting Island, called Pitcairn. Our day started off with a wonderful sunrise and Nana and I played our daily game of Jubilations (same as horse but with more letters). Jubilations is what we call you (our grandchildren).…
We had 4 short sea days before arriving to Easter Island. Busy time on the ship. Papa is working on his card playing skills for bridge. They have a tournament every sea day at 1:30-4:00. Nana is very good at bridge and Papa is trying to move up to her level. I am taking group…
The travel blog recounts a five-day trip from a cruise ship, including two sea days and a three-day excursion to Machu Picchu, Peru. Highlights include visiting Cusco, the Inca civilization’s history, and Machu Picchu’s impressive architecture. The journey culminates in a memorable birthday celebration for Nana amid scenic landscapes and traditional Peruvian culture.
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