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  • 旅行の開始
    2024年1月7日
    CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Sofitel Hotel

    Sofitel Hotel, Beverly Hills

    2024年1月8日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F

    It took us only 1 hour and 6 minutes to arrive at the Sofitel Hotel. Very nice room with a great view of Beverly Hills. Every meal has been outstanding. We have met several cruisers so far. We all are excited to embark tomorrow!もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Getty Museum
    The Entombment of Christ, Peter Paul RubensPolyptych with Coronation of the Virgin and Saints by CenniExplorer Lounge on the Neptune

    Getty Museum

    2024年1月9日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    We left the Sofitel about 9:30am to begin our bus journey to the Getty Museum; then to the Neptune.

    At the Getty we took a tram to arrive at the museum.

    The Getty exhibits included Spanish, Italian, and Northern European paintings, sculptures, glassware from the 16th through 19th centuries. We truly enjoyed the wonderful museum.

    We bussed through Santa Monica and Venice, embarking the Neptune at about 4:00 pm! Room #5014!

    Our guide did a terrific job in this part of the journey, providing a lot of historical facts about these California coastal communities.

    Our stateroom is beautiful and spacious. We have at least 14 drawers of various dimensions, a spacious outside veranda, and a refrigerator that the steward keeps stocked with our favorite drinks and snacks.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Inside the chapel in the Santa Barbara Mission
    Santa Barbara MissionSanta Barbara from the NeptuneOur first tender!Mission yard, cemetary areaRick and Robyn

    Santa Barbara, CA

    2024年1月10日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    10:30 sharp this morning, we took our first-ever tender to Santa Barbara. Calm seas and beautiful weather!

    We started off the morning with Cathy's breakfast in our stateroom, while I visited Mamsens for steel cut cereal, grapefruit juice, and a cup of java.

    We took a two and a half hour excursion by motor coach around SB, visiting the Mission, the Presidio, Court House, State Street, and other sites. We paid to do a self tour of the Mission attached museum and cemetery.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Photo by Jeff Tennant

    Santa Barbara to Hawaii, Five Sea Days

    2024年1月11日, アメリカ ⋅ ⛅ 52 °F

    We left Santa Barbara looking forward to five days at sea. What to do? As it turns out, a lot. I'm breathless from keeping up with our self-imposed schedule of breakfast, shower, gym, bridge lessons, massages, art lessons, lunch, lectures, entertainment, socializing everywhere we walk (Cathy is on fire!), and many social evenings with new found friends and fellow excursionees.

    We are taking advantage of the opportunities for learning and growing on sea days .. we are up for the challenge!

    We are learning Bridge and joined an art class.

    We also had a behind-the-scenes tour of the Neptune conducted by the Hotel Manager - fascinating!

    One evening after a Manfredies dinner with Steve and Maryann, we joined the crowd at the Star theater for Travis Clover of Jersey Boys fame! (awesome!)

    The weather has been a mix of perfection, stormy weather, wind, and all the micro-variations. Sometimes the sea is really calm, the next minute, the swells are slapping the heck out of us. We have had minimum sea sickness, which is a very good sign, and portending a good journey.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Entrance to Pearl Harbor
    Diamond HeadUSS Missouri 16-inch guns (12 on the ship)16 inch ordnanceKing Kamehameha I PalaceBishop MuseumInside the MuseumHawaiian Voyaging CanoeView to Honolulu from the NeptuneLeaving Hawaii for French Polynesia

    Hawaii, Oahu (1.5 days)

    2024年1月16日〜17日, アメリカ ⋅ 🌬 75 °F

    After five sea days, on Tuesday we arrived in Honolulu, Hawaii. We took a Viking motor coach and toured the city, ending up in Pearl Harbor, where we boarded the USS Missouri.

    I finally laid eyes on a 16-inch shell and saw the 12 big guns. We visited the sailor's sleeping quarters, mess halls, captain's quarters, etc, etc.

    Wednesday, we visited the Bishop Museum. This 3-story facility houses thousands of Hawaiian and Oceania artifacts (only a part of some 2 million collectibles) by Bernice Bishop, including the cloak and helmet given to Captain Cook by one of the high priests... such a beautiful presentation of the Oceania culture and life.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    350 miles from Bora Bora
    37AM Thursday Jan 18, 2024Lindsey HamiltonSteve

    5 Sea Days to French Polynesia

    2024年1月18日, North Pacific Ocean ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    We have another five days at sea heading to French Polynesia. We will stop at Bora Bora, Mo'orea, and Tahiti.

    The ocean has been a little swelly and white cappy at times, but the ship is steady and takes the punishment with ease. Cathy and I are fine.

    Time for Bridge! We are learning the game and are committed to picking up the skill and enjoying the socializing.

    We also joined the painting class, hoping to find another outlet for our energy and creativity.

    Lunches and dinners are always, well... remarkable. I am ❤️ the super nutritional choices, appropriate proportions, and the service. We've had the great fortune to attend numerous private social tables where Cathy is the star. I've named her "Catherine the Great," an easy handle for new-found friends. Me, I am JP Morgan or John the Baptist for more religious acquaintances (ha!).    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Cathy in front of Mount Otemanu
    Our captain TaaroaOur quick little boat!Not Megaladon; a reef sharkMount OtemanuBungalows on the waterVaitape Church

    Bora Bora, home of the black pearl

    2024年1月23日, フランス領ポリネシア ⋅ ☁️ 82 °F

    Arriving in Bora Bora at 12pm, (population
    500), we tendered into the small beachside town, arriving in time to board a little skiff holding 12 passengers plus the captain for a boat ride in the sparkling waters. We enjoyed the 90-minute ocean ride atop pure clear turquoise waters, seeing a reef shark or two plus a sting ray.

    The young captain regaled us with stories about growing up on the island, his search for a wife, (every one is a cousin!), and learning fishing, farming, and weaving coconut leaf. He sang island songs accompanied by his uku (Tajitian banjo). So enjoyable.

    Later, we visited little stores selling black pearl jewelry, souvenirs, and island clothing. We even made a quick stop at a local Bora Bora grocery store.

    Hot, muggy, and paradise all in one 😀    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Mount PitonSnorkeling Water!

    Marvelous Mo'orea

    2024年1月24日, フランス領ポリネシア ⋅ 🌧 81 °F

    Mo'orea has a kind of 'sinister' skyline of cragerty mountains that could be home to King Kong!

    Lush green like all the Polynesian islands.

    Dropping anchor at the foot of 'Magic Mountain', we tendered to a simple, small dock where we boarded a little rectangular 25-seat covered craft that took us up and down the coast in semi-choppy waters. We learned about the introduction of pineapple as the primary crop. We saw a little assembly of humble buildings which housed, of all things, UC Berkley Gump Station, which provides educational, cultural, and community programs in Mo'orea.

    In the afternoon, we snorkeled! This was a first for Cathy, while I, the more experienced snorkeler, ventured about the fish-infested coral formations in shallow waters located about 250 yards off the coast.

    Warm water, balmy humid day on the water. We really enjoyed the close-up, wet experience in the ocean.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Tahiti City HallPapeete Catholic CathedralColorful and captivating 2-story 'market'Paul Gaugain restaurantRaining next to the Gauguin RestaurantPolynesia ocean canoeIn our rain gear in the Vaipei Gardens

    Tantalizing Tahiti

    2024年1月25日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    We docked in Pape'ete and took the walking excursion to tour the little city of some 27,000 people. Humid, warm ... typical for this latitude.

    My initial impression was that the town was a little run down. But it was surely alive!

    Our first stop was the Tahiti City Hall. This impressive building, opened in 1990, is a replica of Queen Pomare's mansion who ruled in 1845 when Tahiti became a French Protectorate. The City Hall is the office of the mayor of Pape'ete. Leaving this impressive building, we ambled by the Catholic Cathedral.

    Next, we shopped at the Pape'ete Market, a fun and colorful experience.

    We visited two jungle-lush botanical gardens on the walking excursion!

    In the afternoon, we took a long coach excursion that included the Vaipai Gardens and the Gauguin Restaurant. The gardens, including a picturesque waterfall, were absolutely gorgeous!    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Rainbow Falls
    The Stone StoreJon & Cathy at Rainbow FallsView to the Bay of IslandsMarlin Statue, Bay of IslandsRussell, Bay of IslandsThe Stone Shed MuseumHole in the RockKerikeriPaihiaPaihia Public LibraryGardens near the library

    Bay of Islands, New Zealand

    2024年2月1日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F

    Finally... New Zealand!

    We took a bus excursion around the towns of Paihia and Jerikeri, hiked to the Rainbow Falls, and visited the famous Kerikeri Baths, (fancy, artistic bathrooms).

    I noticed the beautiful sweet smell of the air. Lots of dairy farms along the way. Saw farms, cows and horses aplenty. We took lunch at Green Thai Restaurant where the music was cool hip-hop/young Thai music. The owner likes to keep his seven Thai kitchen chefs happy.

    We took a ferry to Russell. What a charming place. Only 915 full-time residents. We enjoyed strolling and watching the families enjoy the beaches which were steps away from the small hotels. We stopped by the Duke of Marlborough hotel (only 38 rooms but a big busy restaurant). Very fancy. We shopped in the lovely stores and met a couple of shop owners. Cathy purchased a pretty white lace top and abalone necklace.

    In the evening back on the Neptune, we had dinner with Steve and Maryann and then went to the Star Theatre to see Roy Theaker, a hip violinist. Very talented. We loved the show.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park
    Auckland from the NeptunePōhutukawa treeAuckland War Memorial MuseumMaori meeting houseVolcano exhibitBritish SpitfireCathy in front of Rangitoto inactive volcanoManfredies dinner with Steve, Clair, Robyn, and Rich

    Auckland, 3 days

    2024年2月2日〜4日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌬 72 °F

    We are here in Auckland for 2 nights and 3 days. Five and a half million people live in New Zealand. The Great Explorer, James Cook, first visited here in 1768 on the Endeavor, commissioned by the Royal Crown

    Auckland is vibrant! There is no shortage of luxury brands, while McDonalds, KFC, and Taco Bell dot the landscape, both in and out of the city.

    Today, we took a coach circling Auckland and a second coach over to Devonport, a cute little berg located across the bay. Late in the day, we ferried from Devonport back to the Auckland-side of the bay.

    In the morning, we visited the Auckland War Memorial Museum which included floors dedicated to Auckland, the Māori culture, the offshore live volcano, and the wars where "kiwis" lost their lives in defense of the homeland. This was a beautiful, high quality, and informative experience, to say the least.

    After returning to the ship and after dinner, we walked into Auckland, where we shopped for new shoes and picked up a pair of Sketchers for each of us!    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者

    Hobbiton, the land of Hobbits!

    2024年2月3日, ニュージーランド ⋅ 🌬 68 °F

    Incredible! This is beautiful countryside and is the geographical location where the Hobbit Trilogy was filmed.

    Our Viator guide picked us up in front of a hotel across from the pier. We had a 2-hour bus ride to get to the movie set. Our guide and driver, Don Roa, a Māori, was terrific. Along the way, he told us much about the Māori history and culture. The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 between the Māori Chiefs and the European Settlers. In the 1960’s, the government started to return stolen land to the Māori's and provide monetary help to Māori's for having had their land taken unfairly.

    We traveled through beautiful farmland – saw cows, lambs/sheep, horses galore. Dairy farming and lamb are both very big in New Zealand. We drove through Cambridge, where thoroughbred horses are bred. Our guide told us great stories about local horses that turned out to be champions.

    Hobbiton itself was magical. The Alexander family owns the breathtakingly beautiful 1,250-acre farm. The movie set only takes up 1% of the farm – 12.5 acres.

    The setting itself was so lush and mythical... and the little hobbit dwellings with the little hobbit clotheslines, wheelbarrows, gardens, tools, and furnishings added an interesting overlay to the storybook, magical setting.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Black Sands Beach
    Muriwai scenic outlookLunch at Vinyard CottagesKiwi farm

    West Auckland, Final Day

    2024年2月4日, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌬 57 °F

    Today was our final day in Auckland. We decided to visit the countryside so we took the excursion, “A Place at our Table”. We drove through Kumeu, and Wailuhu, stopping at Bostic Farms, which has been around since 1942. We had coffee/tea and the most delicious ginger honey cake at this wonderful, one-of-a-kind country market.

    On the trip, we stopped to view stunning coastal views; one vista included a beautiful black beach. George, our Māori driver, sang to us Māori songs and prayers throughout our bus ride. We arrived in Waikoloa Valley, where Ellie, owner of Vineyard Cottages, met our group of 24. Her dogs greeted us, and we toured one of the charming cottages that she rents. We sat down to a lovely lunch of fresh meats, fish, and vegetables. We had some very rare blue cheese from a local farm. It’s called KIKO. Wow – very delicious. We also learned about Manuka honey and it’s medicinal properties.

    A great day!    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者

    Port of Tauranga, New Zealand

    2024年2月5日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F

    Rotorua, Tauranga, was our port stop today.

    Tauranga was very nice – built up, restaurants, shopping, nice homes by the beach. We took the bus tour along the beach and to the kiwi fields. Turns out Tauranga area produces more kiwi than any other area in New Zealand.

    We learned the great benefits of kiwi – 3x more vitamin C than an orange. We sampled delicious green and yellow kiwi (red too expensive). Very juicy and delicious. Then we had a song/dance performance by a Māori family. We took lunch and toured the beach and shopping area.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Feeding time!
    National Aquarium of New ZealandKiwi, New Zealand's national birdNapier Beach-side gardensOld school diving suitPenguins!Tuatara, NZ living fossilChinese Water Dragon

    Napier, New Zealand

    2024年2月6日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F

    We arrived in Napier around noon and took a walk in this scenic bay city. As part of our excursion, we attended the Hawkes Bay Wine Tasting. At the tasting, they offered us bread, cheese, sausage, and fruit. Cathy purchased some very healthy (#25!) Manuka honey.

    We took the free shuttle to the National Aquarium of NZ. Small, quite nice. and located right on the lovely waterfront. We arrived in time to watch the aquarium team feed the fish and sting rays. Cool to see the sting rays feed – facial expressions and mouths up close and personal – the team confidentially handled the sting rays.

    We saw little brown kiwi birds with their long beaks. They are nocturnal, so they are kept in dark spaces. We saw large turtles swimming in the tank – including an interesting gold-face turtle; penguins, and so many interesting fish; large lizards that have been around since the dinosaur days. We saw lots of coral and sea creatures.

    Following our visit to the aquarium, we walked downtown, hoping to see the art deco architecture for which Napier is known. Not much to see on that count.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    The Government Building, 1876 (oldest and grandest timber building)
    Beehive Federal (NZ) Government Office and National War MemorialWellington Harbour Board & Wellington MuseumMaroi carvingParliamentary LibraryWellington Cable CarBat Plant

    Wellington, Capital of New Zealand

    2024年2月7日〜13日, ニュージーランド ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F

    The federal capital of New Zealand, Wellington, is a beautiful port city nestled within an alcove of green hills featuring high trees and thick foliage. We had just a short stay here..... about 8 hours.

    We docked at about 8 am. and took a shuttle to the city center. The city is windy ("the windiest city in the world"), but the air is clean, and the city is immaculate, hosting a fair lineup of coffee houses, one after the other. Houses dot the lush, thick green, hills 'round the city... what views they must have of city lights and the thousands of outgoing and incoming ships.

    Just next to our shuttle drop-off, we visited the old Government Office(s), built circa 1893. The building is all wood, beautiful, and features a complete history of the building throughout the creaky hallways. It is now used partly as a college of law. Then, a few steps away, we saw the "Hive" - the current seat of the state and city administration - and the stately adjacent Library.

    On the same walk-about, we visited the Wellington Museum, which tells the maritime story of Wellington. This little museum exhibited the Māori historical perspective (they came to New Zealand as far back as 1200 AD), as well as showed through models, pictures and artifacts the day-to-day maritime port, sailing and city experience through the years.

    We did a Botanical Gardens tour and cable car in the afternoon. Saw beautiful homes perched high in hills. Some home owners install “travelators” (little cable car elevators) to help them get up the hill to their homes. The Botanical Gardens had beautiful roses and trees, orchids, and exotic plants such as “Bat Plants”. Upon our return to the Neptune, we were told that our scenic Milford and Doubtful Sound sailing had to be canceled due to high winds. Drat.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Shrine of Rememberance
    Arriving in MelbourneEntering the Shrine

    Melbourne, Australia

    2024年2月12日〜14日, オーストラリア ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F

    Melbourne, Australia - population 5 million! Our first steps in Australia. G'day mate!

    We took the free excursion around Melbourne. Impressions? Nice city, very interesting architecture, people dress like normal upscale Western-style city dwellers; windy.

    Our tour guides all seemed especially respectful of the aborigines who occupied the continent some 60,000 years before Captain Cook showed up.

    We visited the Shrine of Remembrance, which housed all sorts of history and especially honored the men and women who sacrificed greatly and sometimes gave their lives for Australia. The facility was truly interesting and deserved a solid day, but we had to be back to the bus after a couple or so hours.

    Nearby we walked the Botanical Gardens where we observed especially the majestic trees.

    After lunch back at the ship, we took a shuttle into city center, where we treated ourselves to pedicures plus a manicure for Cathy.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Australian White IbisKoala!EchidnaEchidna #2IbisLab and surgery facilityTasmanian Devil in the bushRed-Tailed Black Cockatoo

    Healsville Animal Sanctuary, Melbourne

    2024年2月13日, オーストラリア ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F

    This wonderful excursion took us to a remote animal sanctuary where injured animals are taken, nursed to health, and returned to the wild or given to other facilities such as zoos to care for. Dusty walks, lots of nature, kind, knowledgeable staff... and 95 degrees!

    We saw echidnas and birds, including the ibis, wild parakeets, cockatoos, and more. Kangaroos and wallabies greeted us, as well. Heck, we saw a wombat! A Tasmanian Devil wouldn't come out of its little bush, but we still snuck a little photo. We saw a variety of little marsupial, (mammals with pouches) mice-like creatures in darken rooms.
    What a day to be in such a unique habitat!

    In the late Melbourne afternoon, despite slight showers and wind, we ventured out to some window-shopping. We had an early dinner in a lovely Indian Nepalese restaurant. Cathy ordered fish tikka tandoori and curry. I had a chicken dish and fish curry. Yum.

    Returning to the ship, we passed an ice crème shop that advertised “Spaghetti Ice Cream”. We also saw toilet paper named “Don’t Give a Crap;” and a hamburger restaurant called “Good For You”.

    Aussies are clever and have a sense of humor - LOL!    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Penguin Parade!
    Phillip IslandFerry Captain sculptureEntrance to the Home of the Penguin ParadeBleachers where we waited for the penguin paradePenguin pathLittle Blue Penguin in their burrowRed-Billed Gull

    Phillip Island, Australia

    2024年2月14日, オーストラリア ⋅ 🌬 61 °F

    We sailed south, southeast of Melbourne to Phillip Island where we tendered in.

    Unfortunately, a major power outage throughout Victoria AUS closed down most of shops and restaurants, and those that stayed open with generators couldn't accept credit cards. We ended up having lattes at one of the nice restaurants that were open. We tendered back to the ship and had lunch.

    *SPECIAL*: Phillip Island is home to the largest little penguin colony in the world. So in the evening, we took an excursion to Summerland Beach to watch the sunset Penguin Parade of little blue penguins returning to shore. These penguins are the only blue penguins in the world, and they grow to just about one foot tall. They spend approximately 80% of their lives in the ocean, only coming to shore to maintain their burrows, breed and raise young, as well as molt their feathers.

    As this was the Chinese New Year Holiday, many Chinese tourists crowded the beach in front of our assigned Viking bleachers. Ultimately, we were able to see only about a dozen or so penguins actually leaving the sea and returning to their sandy burrows. We returned to the boardwalk where we did observe more little penguins searching out their burrows. We also saw many kangaroos amidst the little scrubs and low trees covering the sandy hills to the beach.

    Fun, interesting, exciting, lots of fresh air... with mucho touristas!    もっと詳しく

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    Sailing the Tasman Sea

    2024年2月15日, Tasman Sea ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F

    Sailing the Tasman sea - back to gym and Bridge!

    Chef's Table group dinner: Steve and Mary Ann, Cathy and me, Jonathan and Brian, Robin and Rich and Jim who leads Bible Studies.

    We had a Mexican dinner – not so great - “Beef Cheek” main course (except Cathy, salmon). The whole meal was a little odd.

    We decided to go to the World Café for dessert. Nice finale.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Australasia Hotel, EdenMerimbula. Outside EdenCathy shopping a fine boutique in MerianbulaWoolworth and Aldies in MerimbulaPambula Town HallPambula Foodworks grocery storeEden Killer Whale Museum

    Eden, Australia

    2024年2月16日, オーストラリア ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F

    We arrived in Eden at 8am this morning. Eden is an old whaling town established in 1828.

    Our bus tour took us to different parts of the island and to Merimbula and Pambula. Both towns were "low-key". Pambula (pop. 1,637) was my favorite, not just because of the name, it was cuter and a little nicer than Merimbula. It was a short-lived gold rush town. Merimbula was named by the aborigines, and means "two lakes" as it lies between two lakes! Not lots to see but little personality-less retail shops.

    We ended up at the Killer Whaler Museum, which I found a little "disquieting." Today, the museum is now all about whale conservation. (Yay!)    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Sydney Opera HouseInside Magic Flute hallSydney Harbour BridgeMy Bondi Beach Baby!Bondi BeachView from the Neptune berth

    Sydney, Australia, Day 1

    2024年2月17日, オーストラリア ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    The world's largest natural harbor, Sydney, was founded as a penal colony by Britain in 1788.

    In the early morning, the Neptune sailed into its berth within a boomerangs' toss of the Sydney Opera House - a 20-minute walk from the ship. What a magnificent, inspirational sight as we glided to a gentle stop directly port-side to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    We took a three and a half hour panoramic bus tour of the city. Driving by The Rocks, we stopped at The Gap ocean cliff (infamous for suicides), and Bondi Beach. We learned about the city and its 5M residents who love all things rugby and cricket. We had lunch, browsed shops near the Opera House, and had a "Behind The Scenes" tour of The Opera House.

    In the evening, we headed to the Opera House to see Magic Flute performance at the Joan Sutherland Theatre. It was crowed, and the performance was entertaining. Wow.    もっと詳しく

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  • CathyJonOur 2024 Viking World Cruise旅行者
    Three Sisters formation
    Blue MountainCable car junctionBronze statue of a Miner and his Pit PonyCoal Mine EntranceCable carNearby old buildingsMountain Heritage HotelView from the hotel

    Blue Mountains, Day 2

    2024年2月18日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F

    Today, we got up early and coached to the Blue Mountain where we took the cable car and also saw the Three Sisters rock formation. Very beautiful.

    Blue Mountain is twice the size of the Grand Canyon (didn't look that way). Very majestic. It was crowded due to the Chinese New Year. Many Chinese come over to AUS/NZ during this holiday.

    We visited Leura and Katoomba, where we had lunch at the Mountain Heritage Hotel. Driving back, we drove over the Sydney Bridge.    もっと詳しく

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