The King Neptune Ceremony was celebrated on a cruise ship, marking the transformation of first-time equator crossers into seasoned sailors. The event featured humor and trials under King Neptune’s watch. Later, in Seychelles, the family explored local attractions including a Botanical Garden, enjoyed a sunset cruise, and faced slow internet.
Nana and Papa explore Cairns, Australia, and its surrounding wonders like the 135 million-year-old Daintree Rainforest and Barron Gorge. They experienced the Skyrail Rain Forest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway, marveling at breathtaking views and its history. Their journey continues with three days at the Great Barrier Reef before heading to Darwin.
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,…
Yesterday was a sea day filled with lots to do. We finished our day at the Pinnacle Grill. The menu has changed but the food hasn’t it is great. They still have their signature lobster bisque, candied bacon and steaks! We attended the captain’s reception last night. Our Captain is very talkative and is very…
We started our excursion today visiting Kakabeka Falls, the “Niagara of the North,” to admire Ontario’s second-highest waterfall. Next was Thunder Bay’s storied history at Fort William. We explored the Anishinaabe Encampment, home to Indigenous Peoples of the Anishinaabe nation. We learned about the beginnings of their commercial venture with Fort William and experienced the…
We anchored just around the corner from Killarney last night and spent the nice in a peaceful cove. This morning we woke up to a lot of wind and rain. The captain decided to move the ship to a more sheltered area and this consequently changed the schedule all around. The plan for today was…
Today was our adventure day. We were going Kayaking in the bay and then I was to take a submarine dive this afternoon. We woke up to a windy day which only promised to gert higher winds. Since the afternoon was predicted to have 20 mph winds, my submarine dive got cancelled. Even though the…
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