The last three days of the cruise were sea days from Auckland, New Zealand to Sydney, Australia. The sea conditions were “moderate” and the pool sloshed out onto the decks off and on, but the weather was warm and sunny.
The last day at sea the captain announced that one of our engines quit, and we would be returning with only one engine. With the rolling sea our time would be slowed and arrival time in Sydney delayed. We are grateful that we allowed an extra day before our flight home. Some passengers with tight connections are very stressed.
I am writing this at the Sydney MacDonalds using their free WiFi. Most internet along the way on our trip was slow and expensive. On board the ship it was $55 US for 100 minutes! So I have been very thrifty with the use of internet.
I’m looking forward to returning to Alaska, even though it is still cold there and quite hot here. We are on our way to summer in Alaska, and Fall is approaching over here.
I will miss this beautiful land, and am forever grateful that I was blessed to be able to take this trip.
Gail Niebrugge, Alaska artist
I’ve enjoyed your travel diary, Gail, and so glad you had such enjoyable experiences.
I do hope you and your husband can visit Australia again.
Hugs to you too!
Noella
G’Day Noella;
I loved your country and New Zealand, someday I’d like to spend a month or more touring Australia. I feel like I just saw the tip of an ice berg over there. Thank you for your comments.
No worries,
Gail
G’Day Gail,
If you do come to Australia for a longer period, I do hope you will take in some of the West. We would love to meet you and show you some of its own unique beauty. No worries.
Western Australia is a big State, one third the total of Australia, but sparsely populated. We are famous for our wildflowers in Spring.
Did I pick up a hint of an Australian accent in your writing? (hee hee!)
Noella
Yes, you certainly did
I will definitely consult you before we plan to tour Australia.
Gail