Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaWashingtonClark CountyRussell LandingFlughafen Portland45°35’19” N 122°35’17” W
27. Februar in den USA ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
AustralienState of New South WalesSydneyThe RocksBennelong Point33°51’26” S 151°12’55” E 29. Februar in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
We arrived in Sydney this morning, and after clearing customs and immigration we took an Uber to our hotel downtown. It was too early to check in, but we changed clothes and dropped our bags, and thenWeiterlesen
AustralienState of New South WalesSydneyThe RocksSydney Town Hall Clocktower33°51’39” S 151°12’25” E 29. Februar in Australien ⋅ ⛅ 91 °F
This afternoon, we joined a walking tour in The Rocks district of Sydney. We visited several historic pubs, all claiming to be the oldest in Sydney. We learned that the original laws in Sydney onlyWeiterlesen
AustralienState of New South WalesSydneyThe RocksSusannah Place33°51’37” S 151°12’30” E 1. März in Australien ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Today, we boarded the Majestic Princess to begin our cruise to New Zealand. The day began with a delicious breakfast at The Nook. Then we made our way to the ship and dropped off our bags. We had aWeiterlesen
Tasman Sea 34°16’38” S 155°47’47” E 2. März, Tasman Sea ⋅ 🌬 79 °F
Today we enjoyed a relaxing day at sea. Our internal clocks are still a bit off, so we woke up to the sunrise. Stacy had fun at Zumba, and then we both attended a presentation on the history of NewWeiterlesen
Vereinigte Staaten von AmerikaIllinoisCook CountyCityfront PlaceChicago Harbor41°52’35” N 87°36’48” W 3. März in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 43 °F
This afternoon, we attended a Haka workshop hosted by our Moari embassadors. We learned the history of the Haka and were then taught a specific Haka dance and chant that warriors performed to prepareWeiterlesen
NeuseelandNorthlandFar-North-DistriktRussellTapeka Point35°13’57” S 174°6’49” E
4. März in Neuseeland ⋅ 🌬 70 °F
Unfortunately, our visit to the Bay of Islands was canceled due to the threat of stormy weather later in the day. Heavy rain and wind gusts of 40 knots would have made the journey ashore by tender tooWeiterlesen
Südsee 36°28’42” S 175°43’7” E 5. März, Südsee ⋅ 🌬 64 °F
Our call at the port of Aukland was canceled due to stormy weather, so we're at sea again today. The captain tried to arrange for us to visit Aukland tomorrow, but the port is full. If that plan hadWeiterlesen
NeuseelandBay of PlentyTauranga CityMount MaunganuiMaunganui Roads37°38’33” S 176°10’53” E 6. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
NeuseelandAucklandMangapapa Stream37°51’27” S 175°40’54” E 6. März in Neuseeland ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
In 1998, Sir Peter Jackson’s team of location scouts were searching for a place to build Hobbiton. There were only a few requirements: rolling hills, tall trees, a river or lake, and it had to beWeiterlesen
How exciting 😀 [Susan St.George]
Enjoying the pictures and journaling [Marlene]