My trip to Hobiton has been cancelled
February 11, 2023, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Yet another cancellation due to the state of emergency in Auckland and no unnecessary travel being allowed.
Grrrrtt
Nearly arrived Auckland
February 12, 2023, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌧 19 °C
About 3 hours away currently winds up to force 9
Bay of islands cancelled
February 12, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
Getting a bit repetitive they are going to try for somewhere elsewhere perhaps Bristol???😭
That's my mourie canoe trip gone hey ho
Oh crumbs, maybe they could go to South Island instead and you could go on one of those canyon speedboats, they're great fun. Unfortunately I got my facts wrong Mount Doom is in North Island which doesn't really help. [Tessa]
All tours today cancelled
February 13, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Due to heavy rain and wind all tours today now cancelled so I am going to brave a walk outside
Instead of bay of islands now going to Touranga instead so let's see what happens next
All tours cancelled again today
February 14, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 19 °C
So I got myself to the sky tower and got some great views ☺️
Still in Auckland!
February 14, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 22 °C
Yes we.should have left 5 hours ago but wind still to high should now leave in about 3 hours so will not arrive in Tauranga until about 4.30 pm local time for a quick look around as the re arrangedRead more
On our way to Tauranga for a short stop
February 15, 2023, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌬 21 °C
Arrived Tauranga
February 15, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Six and a half hours late went to climb the volcano but guess what? It was closed due to the cyclone damage & current winds so bought a boysenberry ice cream and a bottle of coke zero and got back onRead more
Under way to Sydney
February 16, 2023, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Yes 3 days at sea now and the clocks put back so we are now GMT+12 currently only 20°c but should start warming up again (but it as only 4am
Still at sea
February 16, 2023, Tasman Sea
Getting closer
February 18, 2023, Tasman Sea
Yes should be there by morning
Arrived in Sydney
February 19, 2023 in Australia
The view from my breakfast table this morning along with the bridge from the back of the sip (aft)
Visit to the Blue mountains
February 19, 2023 in Australia
Well visited the blue mountains today also took a couple of pics near the ship and a pic of last night's show Killer Queen may also add some night shots if I have time
Great night shots - I never made the Blue Mountains, I look forward to seeing the photos. [Tessa]
Now on the way to Brisbane
February 20, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 24 °C
We we are on the way to Brisbane had a great day in Sydney yesterday, visited the opera house as well as Bondi beach and around the city sights
Great sailaway
Koala sancturary
February 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
In Brisbane
February 22, 2023 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Went to koala sancturary and city sights great more pics to cone
On way to Whitsunday Island
February 23, 2023, Coral Sea
And the great barrier reef where I will be taken on a 2 1/2 hr journey by catamaran to a pontoon to begin my snorkel adventue
The barrier reef
February 24, 2023, Great Barrier Reef ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Boat out and back going 30mph in rough sea got soaked many times
Snorkel adventue did not go as planned but got a ride in a semi submersible boat with glass bottom so got pics to follow
Now on way toRead more
First attempt to get into Cairns fails
February 25, 2023, Great Barrier Reef ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Due to high squally winds now on second attempt
Panick over safely in Cairns
February 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Yep second time lucky
Let the adventure begin
Kuranda railway visit
February 25, 2023 in Australia ⋅ 🌧 26 °C
Went to Kuranda by sky rail and th Kuranda railway had a great time see pics more to follow
Now on way to Bitung
February 26, 2023, Great Barrier Reef ⋅ 🌧 27 °C
Now leaving the Great Barrier Reef
February 27, 2023, Arafura Sea ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Another day at sea
February 27, 2023, Arafura Sea ⋅ 🌧 28 °C
Still processing the pics I have taken keeping me busy along with all the other onboard activities
btw: it is only 27°c I am sure you are nice and cozy back home too!
Playing cards last night andRead more
TravelerDoesn’t sound to good!!
Travelerso disapointing
That's a pity. I did hear that Auckland was under water due to flooding! Maybe you could make South Island where Mount Doom is situated. [Tessa]
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