Today we stopped at Arlie Beach. Airlie Beach, located in Queensland, is a vibrant coastal town known for its laid-back atmosphere and stunning natural beauty. Here are some interesting facts about Airlie Beach: 1. Gateway to the Whitsundays: Airlie Beach is the main gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, a group of 74 tropical islands famous…
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.
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…
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.
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…
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