EnglandSeneley GreenGarswood53°29’39” N 2°39’50” W May 17, 2016 in England ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
After flying thousands of miles from Manchester, to Dubai, on to Sydney, then Seattle to London, without any turbulence, we get thrown all over the place on the short hop from London toRead more
United StatesWashingtonKing CountySeattleSeattle Central Library47°36’22” N 122°19’55” W May 16, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
At the airport, and about seven hours to wait for our flight, thank god for the Delta lounge.
United StatesHawaiiMauiLahainaJames Campbell Park20°52’42” N 156°40’57” W
May 12, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
As I said earlier, we had all decided to go ashore today, and I'm very glad that we did.
We got in the tender at about 9.30am after a very short wait in line.
The ride over to the pier was smooth andRead more
United StatesHawaiiMauiLahainaJames Campbell Park20°52’42” N 156°40’57” W May 10, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today we anchored off the small town of Lahaina, on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
It is a tender port, and so once again they give out tickets for the tenders.
I normally like to wait until the openRead more
United StatesHawaiiHonoluluPohukaina21°18’25” N 157°51’30” W
May 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Well all the panic about long lines for the immigration check proved to be as expected, with the line snaking up and back down the royal promenade.
We arrived very early and were right at the front ofRead more
United StatesHawaiiHonoluluPohukaina21°18’25” N 157°51’30” W May 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Today we dock in Honolulu, Hawaii.
This is the first American port since leaving Sydney, Australia, and everybody is expecting the usual USA immigration hold up.
The immigration procedure isRead more
South Pacific Ocean 18°27’50” S 153°41’11” W May 4, 2016, South Pacific Ocean
We finally started the first round of the progressive quiz, and as usual it very quickly became the aggressive quiz.
One of the questions believe it or not was in what English county is the town ofRead more
South Pacific Ocean 17°28’35” S 178°32’59” W May 4, 2016, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
Today is the first of two consecutive Monday 2nd of May's, as later on tonight we cross the international dateline.
I've never done this before, as all my cruising has been done in the westernRead more
South Pacific Ocean 9°52’20” S 170°42’39” W May 3, 2016, South Pacific Ocean
As it is, all anyone seems interested in is getting the ship ready for the American immigration inspection when we get to Hawaii.
The level of officer visibility is nil.
And to be honest most of usRead more
FijiCentralSamambula NorthNandelanatango18°7’29” S 178°27’0” E May 1, 2016 in Fiji ⋅ 🌧 24 °C
Apparently three crew members where mugged last night; the stories vary from right by the ship, to in the town.
Some reports say one crew member was bitten, others say at knife point.
Problem isRead more
