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.
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…
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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