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So here we are last port for second cruise, Ancona …not as big as some of the previous ports but still with the same earthy tones on the buildings and history that goes back further than I can remember! (Must … Continue reading →

Well THIS , so far has been the favourite!!!! An absolutely beautiful place to see. Put it on your bucket list! We shuttled in to the city from the ship and then once again jumped on the local HOHO Bus … Continue reading →

Angry birds all right! More on that later (or if you’re following us on Facebook you’ve already seen it, bleh). We pulled in Palma de Mallorca at 2pm and started disembarking. It’s a bit too far to walk into town, … Continue reading →

Vienna (Wien locally) is beautiful. We started the day off with a European breakfast in Pension Nossek, lovely fresh baked rolls and a selection of cheese and meats. We had a couple of hours to kill, so we walked around … Continue reading →

So after a 4 hour stay over in Dubai International Airport where we wandered the shopping precinct and relaxed in the Emirates Business Lounge we boarded our final leg flight to Vienna. We amused ourselves for a bit experimenting with … Continue reading →

In a first for P&O Cruises, Papua New Guinea will feature in two dedicated itineraries, with Pacific Dawn sailing from Brisbane to the turquoise waters of Milne Bay, where it will visit the local capital Alotau as well as the … Continue reading →

Thud……thump…..back to reality. A great few days in Sydney catching up with the family, friends and all the fur, fins and feathers at the great Taronga Park Zoo.  After disembarking the great lady “Carnival Spirit” we headed up towards Central … Continue reading →

Lifou, formerly Loyalty Isle. Our second island, second chance to break out the flippers and snorkel gear. Early morning tender across and then about a fifteen minute walk through steamy jungles, populated by mysterious monsters and giant pigs! Well, a … Continue reading →

Um .. no. Instead, they had a “hairiest chest” contest! Men’s chests that is. Lorraine and Tash snorted, giggled, and drank their way through the contest, their comments getting louder and more pointed with each cocktail – served in a … Continue reading →

Whilst himself is computer nerding “setting up the blog” …meself as he refers to as “HERSELF”  is busy getting all other matters ready for the lovely Jenny, who will be sitting all things great and small, chookies, puppies, house and … Continue reading →

Well here we are relaxing a bit before “Jersey Boys” ….our last full day on vacation. We had a slightly later start this morning, emptied bags and “packed/repacked” in readiness for homeward journey. (we had to buy an extra bag…not for … Continue reading →

….I want to be a part of it New York, New York. Yes we are  in the Big Apple, travelled from Washington DC today, stopped off at a park with a great view of NY and had photo time in … Continue reading →