Monthly Archives: April 2013

Hmmm, that title was meant to sound like the road runner, in reference to Herself’s last post 🙂 It was a great time, with great company. Special thanks, huge thanks go to Jenny for house sitting and minding our furry … Continue reading →

So it’s our last sea day and a very important one at that….Happy Birthday Tash ……..HIMSELF has risen at crack of dawn(pre dawn actually) to secure a “hut” in the 18+ Serenity area …we will hold it till our hot … Continue reading →

The days are all merging now and I don’t even know what day it is……just consulted the time on the computer and me now thinks it is Tuesday afternoon  pre Captain’s elegant dining  night……me and elegant!!!…..ha ha …just doesn’t work … Continue reading →

Mare, last of the islands we’ll visit this trip. A bit overcast when we landed, but there was still an island band playing gospel music. The only instruments they had was a guitar and two cardboard boxes, plus their own … Continue reading →

Yes thought it was time to let you know about the other side of the story….so in no particular order here is the list. 1. Women who are size 20/22 in size 14 clothing  (or should I say “not in”) … Continue reading →

Yes, I know I haven’t written for a while ….so here goes ….can I remember it all?  Back to Lifoe …all I can say is how great it is to see wildlife in its natural state ….the snorkelling at the … Continue reading →

No, not nice, Nice, in France 🙂 Noumea! Favourite liberty port of the PT-73 and today’s port. No tenders today, pulled right up to the wharf by Lil Toot and Grandfather Toot and walked off onto to the Port of … Continue reading →

A great day on the Isle of Pines started with a few minor/major issues. One of the Tender Boats decided to blow an engine…..no real drama  just a slow start to getting everyone on to the  Isle……all good after a … Continue reading →

Early morning…..sailed very close to the islands of New Caledonia through the small hours……enroute to Isle of Pines……..overcast today, but not raining …might rain ….will have to wait and see….Looking forward to snorkelling today……Captain’s “elegant” dinner last  night …. then … Continue reading →

So one day at sea done and dusted…now what did we do?  A lazy breakfast followed by a stroll around this ship that is like a suburb…..then a hot stone massage ….ahhhh…..a bit more relaxing before a divine lunch with … Continue reading →

Well .. a four year old telling a “knock knock” joke 🙂 Ian and Tash went out for dinner tonight, so we got the kids (yay us! no hardship at all <g>). There was a Family Comedy Night on so … Continue reading →

We love the cabin! Deck 7, so we’re nice and high, and a balcony 🙂 Last night we occy-strapped the balcony door open and slept with the sound of the waves interspersed with the regular thudding of the massive diesels. … Continue reading →

Just some shots from earlier this evening. Fantastic day, nice and sunny and warm.   

Yes, we’re on the ship and ready to head out onto the deep blue sea. Vicki came down to see us off, great to see you fresh from your cruise Vicki 🙂 Settling in, unpacking and building up a thirst. … Continue reading →

“My bags are packed I’m ready to go ……”    good line for a song eh?    But yes people we have one more sleep….the beautiful Jenny has settled in in readiness for the house sit……she knows the ropes for … Continue reading →