Final expenses for cruise on the Celebrity Solstice from Sydney, Australia to Auckland, NZ for 14 nights…A few photos…
Tom is the king of cruising. He loves every moment and I love every moment with him. We were walking in the rain...
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We booked three more cruises while on the ship with lots of extra perks…Off the ship in Tauranga…Photos!
Our ship, the Celebrity Solstice looked huge while docked at the Port of Tauranga, New Zealand. Booking cruises while aboard ship definitely...
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How do we handle tonight’s dress up night?…Old dress-up photo with Tom in a tuxedo!…
This photo was taken in 2000 at a formal dinner we'd been invited to by Ruth and Bruce Dayton when I...
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Four days until the cruise ends…Fun coincidence!…Exchange rate shocker!…More of Tom’s food photos…
The shore in Akaroa. Last night at dinner at a "sharing" table for 10, we sat next to a lovely retired...
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Curiosity about our lives from many passengers we meet…How could this life come to a quick end?
Knox Church is a notable building in Dunedin, New Zealand. It houses the city's second Presbyterian congregation and is the city's...
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Doubtful Sound, Dusky Sound…The story of a name…Making decisions aboard ship…
A small wake from the ship as we sailed through Doubtful Sound. Yesterday, our ship sailed into Doubtful Sound, one of...
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We’ve reached the first of three fiords in New Zealand… Milford Sound…Photos!
Milford Sound, New Zealand, although cloudy and rainy was an extraordinary place to see including the rainbow. The anticipation we're feeling...
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Living aboard a ship long term…More food photos…
When I asked to be served one avocado a day, they always bring this huge portion which I've shared with tablemates....
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Rough waters in the Tasman Sea…Time changes…Fabulous times continue…
View from the ship of monument in Tasmania. We apologize for yet another late posting at almost 3:00 pm, our new...
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Ship docked in Tasmania today…Great comment from a loyal reader…
Due to a poor signal aboard ship, we're unable to post many photos each day. Last night at the show, Jane, Tom...
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