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  Hello Friends On this lazy day in Semarang, Java, Indonesia, I’ve decided to skip a shore excursion to share with you the joys and frustrations of my new hobby – Water Coloring. My...

        Bali, Indonesia A couple of sea days after leaving Australia’s great barrier reef we reached intriguing Bali, Indonesia. Balinese culture is interesting and significantly different than our own. Our excellent...

  Hello friends, Sorry I’ve been remiss in posting regularly, but my days are packed with interesting activities and leave little time to update you. This post starts with interesting tidbits and continues with...

      We made six stops in NZ. They ranged from the historical authenticity of the Māoris in Rotorua and Waitangi to the beauty of Auckland and Wellington, and finally, to the charm...

  We will be sailing New Zealand for the next few days before we cross the Tasman Sea to Tasmania…….I can’t wait to re-visite Milford Sound which reminded me of the fjords in northern...

  Our ship docked early this morning in Waitangi, New Zealand, a picturesque small town, also historically significant for being where the Māori chiefs and British officers signed the treaty establishing New Zealand in...

  Exotic French Polynesia is a welcome relief after spending multiple sea days enjoying our surroundings. Bora Bora, Moorea and Tahiti are lush green destinations known for their remote beauty. My first inclination was...

      Today, we have crossed from the Northern to the Southern hemispheres at midmorning, and experienced many of the legendary traditions although I think they are a little overhyped. Otherwise, it was...

    Here we are, approaching Hawaii on the 23rd day of our cruise. It is really rough with 30+ ft. waves, making it difficult to walk without holding onto something and many are...

Typical Dinner The last two weeks have been a whirlwind of discovering our new home with many new friends, new interests and experiences. It’s somewhat bittersweet to approach the end of our first leg...