The group arrived at Moreton Island, famous for its WWII history and Tangalooma Wrecks, amidst unfavorable weather. They faced challenges with tender docking and rain during their kayak tour. Despite the difficulties, they enjoyed snorkeling around the wrecks. Their Valentine’s night concluded with a formal dance, preparing for their next destination.
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…
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 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.
The blog post details a recent cruise adventure through the Panama Canal and a visit to Manta, Ecuador. Key highlights include the canal’s engineering marvel, attending the Orange Bowl, exploring Montecristi’s culture, and purchasing local crafts, including Panama hats. An unexpected bus breakdown occurred, but excitement continues with plans to visit Machu Picchu.
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…
Our first stop on our cruise is Georgetown in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory, meaning it is under the jurisdiction and sovereignty of the United Kingdom (UK) but governs itself in most matters. We had to use tenders to go ashore but here they used bigger local boats which…
January 4th, 2025 through May 9th, 2024. Well we started on the adventure of a lifetime yesterday. 128 day cruise around the world on Holland America Cruise line sailing on the Zuiderdam. I will try to blog our trip at our different stops so that our grandchildren (and anyone else that is interested) can follow…
