The narrow peninsula in Newcastle, Australia was a pretty scene from the balcony. |
Art from the gallery. There have been numerous art auctions aboard the ship. Luckily, we have no reason to participate especially, as Tom says, "We don't have any walls!" |
He displayed the weather maps on the screen and after seeing these the disgruntled passengers accepted that the change in itinerary was not only necessary but prudent by the conscientious captain.
Early this morning as the ship pulled toward the port of Newcastle, Australia. |
The busy downtown of Newcastle. |
To compete in the egg drop, passengers found various supplies throughout the ship to create some sort of device they could use when they dropped their single egg onto the Centrum floor from the railing on an upper deck. Seeing these homemade contraptions float from above to break the egg or not, was hilarious with lots of crowd participation.
Fort Scratchley Historical site. |
Christ Church Cathedral. |
Generally, lecturers are provided with a complimentary cabin for two for the entire cruise. We'll see how that rolls out for us, if we find it to be a possibility for the future. Only time will tell as we contemplate the potential options.
Esplanade along the shoreline. |
Newcastle Ferry Wharf. |
Was it the dancing? Was it the lack of sleep which has been an issue during this entire cruise? We were late getting to bed most nights, getting up way too early each morning for the past 33 days. We didn't want to miss a thing. But, now we both feel a little rest in Tasmania might be on the agenda. We're exhausted from having too much fun!
Pleasant scene in Newcastle. |
Next we need to check in for our flight (Wi-Fi issues today preventing us doing so right now), pay for overweight luggage, map directions to the house in Penguin and get the access code from the owners which I requested by email this morning.
We'll spend tonight with our friends, the final happy hour and dinner in Cascades dining room. We've all exchanged email addresses and surely will stay in touch. Spending time with our little group has only added to the fine experience we've had on our first over 30 day cruise.
City view of Newcastle. |
Actually, we're chomping at the bit to cook our first meal in over three months. As in turned out, we only cooked for 42 days in Phuket, Thailand out of the past six months. During that period, I was still suffering with the spinal injury. Now, fully recovered and totally pain free, I'm looking forward to our day to day activities and being able to get out and about at our leisure for some sightseeing and exploring.
Its a whole new day, a new adventure and a new leg in our ongoing world travels which we'll continue to excitedly share with each of you each day.
Be well, dear friends.
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Photo from one year ago today, December 2, 2015:
Private pier at the Jacques Cousteau Resort in Fiji. For more photos, please click here.
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