TongaTongatapuHouma21°10’27” S 175°18’30” W 15 februari, Tonga ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
Captain Cook nicknamed Tonga, “the Friendly Islands,” and from our experience the moniker still holds true.
For instance, when a Tongan man saw me admiring a pretty white flower, he walked over,Läs mer
TongaTongatapuHaveluloto21°9’20” S 175°13’4” W
15 februari, Tonga ⋅ 🌬 82 °F
We enjoyed a tasty Polynesian buffet on Tonga. I especially enjoyed the chance to try breadfruit prepared several different ways. The breadfruit chips were especially good.
After our meal, weLäs mer
Nya ZeelandAuckland36°51’7” S 174°45’40” E 18 februari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F
After a taxi to a historic cemetery. We hoofed it all over Auckland. Definitely got our steps in and got a little taste of the city along the way.
The “haere mai” sign brought back pleasantLäs mer
Nya ZeelandAuckland36°50’58” S 174°45’45” E 19 februari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
While our cemetery jaunt bolstered my ongoing research, our stop at the Wets Workshop was pure fun.
We’re offers a behind the scenes glimpse at the filmmaking process, especially the specialLäs mer
Nya ZeelandNorthlandFar North DistrictPaihiaTaylor Island35°16’54” S 174°5’31” E 20 februari, Nya Zeeland ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Our second stop in New Zealand took us to the gorgeous Bay of Islands. I was eager to see native Tui birds there, but locals explained that it was too hot. The birds were staying cool in the deepLäs mer
AustralienState of New South WalesWaverleyBronteNelson Bay33°54’32” S 151°15’57” E
23 februari, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 90 °F
Sydney’s Waverly Cemetery is a beautiful burial ground overlooking the sea. Although filled with Victorian and Edwardian monuments, it’s an active cemetery, and still receives new burials.
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Tasman Sea 33°52’59” S 153°38’5” E
23 februari, Tasman Sea ⋅ ⛅ 81 °F
The night before we reached Sydney, a big cold front blew through and cooled the city down from triple digits to a very pleasant seventy-something.
Our dining table is located at the ship’sLäs mer
AustralienState of New South WalesCity of SydneyThe RocksBennelong Point33°51’27” S 151°12’51” E 24 februari, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Sydney’s port swarmed with people, but we had a good time exploring the area just the same.
Friendly volunteers handed out maps at the pier. The lady I spoke to told us how to enter the operaLäs mer
AustralienState of New South WalesNorth SydneyKirribilliKirribilli Point33°51’20” S 151°13’7” E 24 februari, Australien ⋅ ⛅ 70 °F
Our tablemates, Clive and Thelma, invited us to watch the Sydney sailaway from their suite, and it was sweet, indeed.
As we pulled away from the dock, I had a great view of a tugboat at our bow, andLäs mer
AustralienState of VictoriaMelbourne37°48’53” S 144°57’51” E 26 februari, Australien ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
We met Carol and Steve on our world cruise last year, and they met up with us today at the port!
Our other Melbourne pals couldn’t make it, but we spent a fun filled day with Carol and Steve,Läs mer
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