nov. 2022 – jan. 2023

Hawaii & down to New Zealand

Its been 3 years since we were on a cruise ship. We took the extra points and will be cruising with our friends, Rick and Darla plus Laura and Wayne. We'll travel from Hawaii to Fiji, Bora Bora then to Australia and back to New Zealand. Leia mais

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- Dia 28
- quarta-feira, 21 de dezembro de 2022 08:20
- ⛅ 23 °F
- Altitude: Nível do mar
- Coral Sea -29.350324, 158.72439629°21’1” S 158°43’28” E
Rockin and A Rollin
21 de dezembro de 2022, Coral Sea ⋅ ⛅ 23 °F
For the past 24 hours, the ship has been going through some heavy seas. Swells up to 15 feet. The water is splashing out of the pool and even onto deck 7.

We’ve been eating breakfast recently in the private location of Onida and Santa Claus joined us.

We had lunch with Mary and then played LCR followed by a birthday dinner for Rick with Darla and Laura and Wayne.

Tomorrow we will arrive in Sydney, Australia.Leia mais
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- Dia 28
- quarta-feira, 21 de dezembro de 2022 10:30
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: Nível do mar
- Austrália Dawes Point -33.851855, 151.20684733°51’7” S 151°12’25” E
Arrivng into Sydney harbor
21 de dezembro de 2022, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
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- Dia 28
- quarta-feira, 21 de dezembro de 2022 18:49
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 43 pés
- Austrália Government House -33.861908, 151.21479733°51’43” S 151°12’53” E
Lunch at Watson Bay and boat taxi
21 de dezembro de 2022, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
A delicious fish and chips. We connected up with the internet.

And then as we were leaving, we had a pleasant conversation with Emma and her friend.

They were from Melbourne. I kiddingly said that we would be there on Christmas Day. “Can we join you for Christmas Day?” I gave them my card and said we would be expecting an email. Ha.

Then we walked to the Captain Cooks Hop On and Off ferry to take us back to the main bay.

Next we knew, Emma was running up to us asking if we wanted to go on their private VIP TAXI boat? We’ll Duh? Why not!

What a blessing! They gave us a private tour on water, cranking up the music and we sang along to tunes such as “Sweet Caroline and New York, New York”.

Lesson learned- just engage people and you can be a blessing to someone and they can be a blessing to you too.Leia mais
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- Dia 29
- quinta-feira, 22 de dezembro de 2022 11:23
- ☁️ 68 °F
- Altitude: 92 pés
- Austrália Susannah Place -33.860367, 151.20730633°51’37” S 151°12’26” E
President of NCL
22 de dezembro de 2022, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 68 °F
So we’re setting breakfast in Onda up on deck 12.

I notice the president of NCL Walking thru. I asked for a selfie with him and his reply was “No, I want a selfie with you!”

We said goodbye to Darla and Rick. We’re continuing on to New Zealand with Laura and Wayne!Leia mais
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- Dia 29
- quinta-feira, 22 de dezembro de 2022 12:31
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 66 pés
- Austrália Susannah Place -33.86038, 151.20759833°51’37” S 151°12’27” E
I walked the Sydney Harbour Bridge!
22 de dezembro de 2022, Austrália ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
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- Dia 30
- sexta-feira, 23 de dezembro de 2022 21:06
- 🌙 64 °F
- Altitude: Nível do mar
- Tasman Sea -37.864164, 149.83519137°51’51” S 149°50’7” E
Garden of Eden
23 de dezembro de 2022, Tasman Sea ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
Just a short stop today. Glenn and I had a quick motorcycle ride.
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- Dia 31
- sábado, 24 de dezembro de 2022 12:13
- ⛅ 64 °F
- Altitude: 404 pés
- Austrália Romaine -41.099392, 145.90704341°5’58” S 145°54’25” E
Rhododendron Garden
24 de dezembro de 2022, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
Lovely, lovely, lovely!

Got free internet by sitting on the library steps before catching the shuttle back the the NCL Spirit. Ran into Jane and Dennis and caught up on our day. Always good to meet up with new friends.Leia mais
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- Dia 32
- domingo, 25 de dezembro de 2022 11:41
- ☀️ 81 °F
- Altitude: 89 pés
- Austrália Melbourne City Centre -37.813358, 144.96557637°48’48” S 144°57’56” E
Melbourne Christmas Day
25 de dezembro de 2022, Austrália ⋅ ☀️ 81 °F
We had about 60 folks that attended the 12pm Christmas Eve service. Glenn led it. Laura read scripture and the piano bar guy, John, played the keyboard as we sang several traditional Christmas songs. Glenn gave a brief devotional and others stood up and shared.

We had dinner in Cagney with Laura and Wayne.

We’ve been handing out Christmas gifts (candy and Guatemala coaster) to staff.

We’re walking around the CBD (city business district). All stores are closed. Glenn texted with dad to get the score of the Cowboys game. Yes, we won!Leia mais
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- Dia 35
- quarta-feira, 28 de dezembro de 2022 09:10
- ☀️ 64 °F
- Altitude: 846 pés
- Nova Zelândia Cemetery Point -44.664228, 167.91201744°39’51” S 167°54’43” E
Milford Sound
28 de dezembro de 2022, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Breathtaking
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- Dia 35
- quarta-feira, 28 de dezembro de 2022 14:31
- ⛅ 70 °F
- Altitude: Nível do mar
- Nova Zelândia Surgeon Bay -45.282988, 167.00418145°16’59” S 167°0’15” E
Doubtful and Dusky Sound
28 de dezembro de 2022, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Breath taking, again!

We had a delightful surprise. Our stateroom was decorated in Happy Anniversary. And we had a special chocolate cake made for us. Yes, it was 44 years ago today, December 28,1978 and we had our very first date.Leia mais
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- Dia 36
- quinta-feira, 29 de dezembro de 2022 11:04
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 33 pés
- Nova Zelândia Dunedin -45.876762, 170.50486745°52’36” S 170°30’18” E
Dunedin, New Zealand
29 de dezembro de 2022, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We took the shuttle to the city center. Walked to a garden then a historical museum. Very good.
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- Dia 37
- sexta-feira, 30 de dezembro de 2022 10:28
- ☁️ 57 °F
- Altitude: 26 pés
- Nova Zelândia Takiritawai River -43.788227, 172.75822443°47’18” S 172°45’30” E
Sheep shearing
30 de dezembro de 2022, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
We took an excursion that took us to a sheep shearing demonstration.

And how the dogs chase the sheep. It takes 8 months to 2 years to train.

“The Lord is my Shepherd”

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- Dia 38
- sábado, 31 de dezembro de 2022 11:24
- ⛅ 61 °F
- Altitude: 354 pés
- Nova Zelândia Wellington Botanic Garden -41.283997, 174.7670941°17’2” S 174°46’2” E
Rose garden with Jane and Dennis
31 de dezembro de 2022, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Day excursion with the Millers

Besides taking the gondola ride to. The top of the mountain, we leisurely walked down the hill through the rose garden.

Then the shuttle bus to the TePapa museum. Fascinating.

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- Dia 39
- domingo, 1 de janeiro de 2023 08:09
- ⛅ 59 °F
- Altitude: 72 pés
- Nova Zelândia Napier City -39.489456, 176.91970839°29’22” S 176°55’11” E
Onekawa Bible Church
1 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
We connected with the Martin family from Onekawa Bible Church.

They picked us up in town and then showed us around. Now at church.

We met some lovely folks at church. However, I’m exhausted, so we’ve returned back to the boat to rest up for our evening activitiesLeia mais
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- Dia 40
- segunda-feira, 2 de janeiro de 2023 10:49
- ⛅ 66 °F
- Altitude: 82 pés
- Nova Zelândia Mount Maunganui -37.627132, 176.16838137°37’38” S 176°10’6” E
Tauranga, New Zealand
2 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Glenn and I trekked around the base of Mauao.

Stunning views as the Kiwi would say.

After the 90 min hike around the base of the mountain, we rewarded ourselves with a Copenhagen waffle cone.
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ViajanteThis is where my friends Brian and Melanie served for a while. I got to visit them there once as a surprise!
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- Dia 41
- terça-feira, 3 de janeiro de 2023 11:14
- ☁️ 70 °F
- Altitude: 167 pés
- Nova Zelândia Freemans Bay -36.847897, 174.76347436°50’52” S 174°45’49” E
Auckland Sky Tower
3 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We helped Wayne and Laura off the sip. Thankfully their hotel was just several blocks away.

Then Glenn and I grabbed a coke and chips and watched people jump off the 51 story building!
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ViajanteThank you so much for your help. We couldn't have done it without you♥️
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- Dia 43
- quinta-feira, 5 de janeiro de 2023 12:05
- 🌧 70 °F
- Altitude: 476 pés
- Nova Zelândia Mangakopikopiko Stream -39.343685, 176.762139°20’37” S 176°45’44” E
Farm in Napier
5 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 70 °F
Antoinette met us again in Napier to take us to her farm. We also had father-son join us too. Sterling and Randy from Arizona and South Carolina.

What a great way to see New Zealand, by a local family.

We got a tour of the Martin’s farm then returned home for a delightful lunch.Leia mais
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ViajanteGlad you were able to get into port!
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- Dia 43
- quinta-feira, 5 de janeiro de 2023 13:39
- ☁️ 72 °F
- Altitude: 371 pés
- Nova Zelândia Mangakopikopiko Stream -39.347561, 176.77140839°20’51” S 176°46’17” E
Sheep shearing
5 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Dean showed us how he sheers the sheep.
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- Dia 44
- sexta-feira, 6 de janeiro de 2023 12:43
- 🌧 66 °F
- Altitude: 135 pés
- Nova Zelândia Wellington -41.283081, 174.77600141°16’59” S 174°46’34” E
Wellington
6 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 66 °F
We took a free tour of the New Zealand parliament. No photos allowed. Rich history.

We walked, purchased some postcards and enjoyed the light rain shower.
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- Dia 45
- sábado, 7 de janeiro de 2023 10:29
- 🌧 59 °F
- Altitude: 92 pés
- Nova Zelândia Lyttelton Harbour -43.602493, 172.72076443°36’9” S 172°43’15” E
Lyttelton, New Zealand
7 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
A quaint little town. We strolled through the streets. A Rainey dreary day. We pulled out our winter jackets even though it’s summer here.
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- Dia 46
- domingo, 8 de janeiro de 2023 11:42
- ☀️ 59 °F
- Altitude: 125 pés
- Nova Zelândia North East Valley -45.847904, 170.53257845°50’52” S 170°31’57” E
Steepest street - Dunedin, NZ
8 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
The pastor of Grace Bible Church picked us up for the service, then June and David took us back to the Octagon by way of the steepest street in the world.

Beautiful day. We walked around. Got a magnum ice cream bar and enjoyed this quaint little town.

We ran into Cheryl from the ship. I didn’t recognize her since she wasn’t wearing her uniform.Leia mais
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- Dia 47
- segunda-feira, 9 de janeiro de 2023 12:25
- ☀️ 75 °F
- Altitude: Nível do mar
- Nova Zelândia Surgeon Bay -45.283713, 167.00517245°17’1” S 167°0’19” E
Dusky and Doubtful Sounds
9 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
The day was gorgeous. Blue sky. Mild temperatures.

We started off watching the views from the Spinnaker Lounge up front. And then we switched to the back of the boat to watch the 2nd Sound while eating lunch.

Yesterday during our evening meal, Mae, our concierge, and her co-worker came to our table. She said the hotel management wanted to let us know that there was a balcony room available and wanted us to move. We were surprised and delighted. 7 days left and we could watch the dramatic landscape going through the fiords.Leia mais
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- Dia 47
- segunda-feira, 9 de janeiro de 2023 16:29
- ☀️ 70 °F
- Altitude: Nível do mar
- Nova Zelândia Saint Anne Point -44.56041, 167.76820444°33’37” S 167°46’6” E
Milford Sound
9 de janeiro de 2023, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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- Dia 49
- quarta-feira, 11 de janeiro de 2023 05:29 UTC
- ⛅ 63 °F
- Altitude: Nível do mar
- Tasman Sea -41.282143, 151.18566941°16’56” S 151°11’8” E
Sea Day 1 and 2 Tasman Sea
11 de janeiro de 2023, Tasman Sea ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Sunset was gorgeous. Especially, enjoying it from our “New” balcony stateroom.

We got some photos with the Captain Ash, cruise director, Jun and other officers at the Latitude party!!

Knock knock. We keep getting complimentary cheese and crackers and today, chocolates.Leia mais
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- quinta-feira, 12 de janeiro de 2023 10:23
- ⛅ 72 °F
- Altitude: 157 pés
- Austrália Flinders Park -37.802948, 144.97232137°48’11” S 144°58’20” E
Melbourne “again”
12 de janeiro de 2023, Austrália ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
We took a city tour which included the museum, gardens and the Eureka tower!

We drove past the sports complex that will host the Australian Open next week. Go Jocovic
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