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. Läs mer

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Dag 28
onsdag 21 december 2022 08:20
⛅ 23 °F
Höjd över havet: Havsnivå
Coral Sea -29.350324, 158.72439629°21’1” S 158°43’28” E
Rockin and A Rollin
21 december 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.Läs mer
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Dag 28
onsdag 21 december 2022 10:30
⛅ 66 °F
Höjd över havet: Havsnivå
Australien Dawes Point -33.851855, 151.20684733°51’7” S 151°12’25” E
Arrivng into Sydney harbor
21 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
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Dag 28
onsdag 21 december 2022 18:49
⛅ 66 °F
Höjd över havet: 43 ft
Australien Government House -33.861908, 151.21479733°51’43” S 151°12’53” E
Lunch at Watson Bay and boat taxi
21 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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.Läs mer
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ResenärGreatest trip ever…dad Marr
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Dag 29
torsdag 22 december 2022 11:23
☁️ 68 °F
Höjd över havet: 92 ft
Australien Susannah Place -33.860367, 151.20730633°51’37” S 151°12’26” E
President of NCL
22 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 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!Läs mer
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Dag 29
torsdag 22 december 2022 12:31
☁️ 70 °F
Höjd över havet: 66 ft
Australien Susannah Place -33.86038, 151.20759833°51’37” S 151°12’27” E
I walked the Sydney Harbour Bridge!
22 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
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Dag 30
fredag 23 december 2022 21:06
🌙 64 °F
Höjd över havet: Havsnivå
Tasman Sea -37.864164, 149.83519137°51’51” S 149°50’7” E
Garden of Eden
23 december 2022, Tasman Sea ⋅ 🌙 64 °F
Just a short stop today. Glenn and I had a quick motorcycle ride.
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Dag 31
lördag 24 december 2022 12:13
⛅ 64 °F
Höjd över havet: 404 ft
Australien Romaine -41.099392, 145.90704341°5’58” S 145°54’25” E
Rhododendron Garden
24 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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.Läs mer
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Dag 32
söndag 25 december 2022 11:41
☀️ 81 °F
Höjd över havet: 89 ft
Australien Melbourne City Centre -37.813358, 144.96557637°48’48” S 144°57’56” E
Melbourne Christmas Day
25 december 2022, Australien ⋅ ☀️ 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!Läs mer
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Dag 35
onsdag 28 december 2022 09:10
☀️ 64 °F
Höjd över havet: 846 ft
Nya Zeeland Cemetery Point -44.664228, 167.91201744°39’51” S 167°54’43” E
Milford Sound
28 december 2022, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Breathtaking
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Dag 35
onsdag 28 december 2022 14:31
⛅ 70 °F
Höjd över havet: Havsnivå
Nya Zeeland Surgeon Bay -45.282988, 167.00418145°16’59” S 167°0’15” E
Doubtful and Dusky Sound
28 december 2022, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 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.Läs mer
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Dag 36
torsdag 29 december 2022 11:04
☀️ 70 °F
Höjd över havet: 33 ft
Nya Zeeland Dunedin -45.876762, 170.50486745°52’36” S 170°30’18” E
Dunedin, New Zealand
29 december 2022, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
We took the shuttle to the city center. Walked to a garden then a historical museum. Very good.
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Dag 37
fredag 30 december 2022 10:28
☁️ 57 °F
Höjd över havet: 26 ft
Nya Zeeland Takiritawai River -43.788227, 172.75822443°47’18” S 172°45’30” E
Sheep shearing
30 december 2022, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 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”

“All we like sheep have gone astray”Läs mer
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Dag 38
lördag 31 december 2022 11:24
⛅ 61 °F
Höjd över havet: 354 ft
Nya Zeeland Wellington Botanic Garden -41.283997, 174.7670941°17’2” S 174°46’2” E
Rose garden with Jane and Dennis
31 december 2022, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 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.

Good day in Wellington!Läs mer
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Dag 39
söndag 1 januari 2023 08:09
⛅ 59 °F
Höjd över havet: 72 ft
Nya Zeeland Napier City -39.489456, 176.91970839°29’22” S 176°55’11” E
Onekawa Bible Church
1 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 activitiesLäs mer
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Dag 40
måndag 2 januari 2023 10:49
⛅ 66 °F
Höjd över havet: 82 ft
Nya Zeeland Mount Maunganui -37.627132, 176.16838137°37’38” S 176°10’6” E
Tauranga, New Zealand
2 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 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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Dag 41
tisdag 3 januari 2023 11:14
☁️ 70 °F
Höjd över havet: 167 ft
Nya Zeeland Freemans Bay -36.847897, 174.76347436°50’52” S 174°45’49” E
Auckland Sky Tower
3 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 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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Dag 43
torsdag 5 januari 2023 12:05
🌧 70 °F
Höjd över havet: 476 ft
Nya Zeeland Mangakopikopiko Stream -39.343685, 176.762139°20’37” S 176°45’44” E
Farm in Napier
5 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 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.Läs mer
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torsdag 5 januari 2023 13:39
☁️ 72 °F
Höjd över havet: 371 ft
Nya Zeeland Mangakopikopiko Stream -39.347561, 176.77140839°20’51” S 176°46’17” E
Sheep shearing
5 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 72 °F
Dean showed us how he sheers the sheep.
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Dag 44
fredag 6 januari 2023 12:43
🌧 66 °F
Höjd över havet: 135 ft
Nya Zeeland Wellington -41.283081, 174.77600141°16’59” S 174°46’34” E
Wellington
6 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 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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Dag 45
lördag 7 januari 2023 10:29
🌧 59 °F
Höjd över havet: 92 ft
Nya Zeeland Lyttelton Harbour -43.602493, 172.72076443°36’9” S 172°43’15” E
Lyttelton, New Zealand
7 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ 🌧 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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Dag 46
söndag 8 januari 2023 11:42
☀️ 59 °F
Höjd över havet: 125 ft
Nya Zeeland North East Valley -45.847904, 170.53257845°50’52” S 170°31’57” E
Steepest street - Dunedin, NZ
8 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 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.Läs mer
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måndag 9 januari 2023 12:25
☀️ 75 °F
Höjd över havet: Havsnivå
Nya Zeeland Surgeon Bay -45.283713, 167.00517245°17’1” S 167°0’19” E
Dusky and Doubtful Sounds
9 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 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.Läs mer
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Dag 47
måndag 9 januari 2023 16:29
☀️ 70 °F
Höjd över havet: Havsnivå
Nya Zeeland Saint Anne Point -44.56041, 167.76820444°33’37” S 167°46’6” E
Milford Sound
9 januari 2023, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
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Dag 49
onsdag 11 januari 2023 05:29 UTC
⛅ 63 °F
Höjd över havet: Havsnivå
Tasman Sea -41.282143, 151.18566941°16’56” S 151°11’8” E
Sea Day 1 and 2 Tasman Sea
11 januari 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.Läs mer
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Dag 50
torsdag 12 januari 2023 10:23
⛅ 72 °F
Höjd över havet: 157 ft
Australien Flinders Park -37.802948, 144.97232137°48’11” S 144°58’20” E
Melbourne “again”
12 januari 2023, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 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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