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Back to regular programming and Sydney spam… We’re in autumn downunder but the weather hasn’t got the memo. Been a hot summer weekend - reaching 37C both days. Carnival at Circular Quay this morning on a hot, humid & smoky Sunday. Wondered why The Rocks was closed off and police were everywhere. Got closer and realised it was the St Patrick’s Day Parade. A sea of green
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Been a pleasure to follow the Bella Cruise. Loved @Sea Dog beautiful videos, @A&L_Ont stunning suite views, the many cocktail & food photos and the camaraderie exhibited between the whole group. Hope those with knee issues get sorted soon and that Bella’s dad and cruise organiser extraordinaire is well soon to organise Bella2.
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Looks like everyone is having a blast. Loving all the photos & @Sea Dog excellent videos. Thanks for having the patience to upload. Greg, what is the screen name of the lady who is featured prominently in one of your early photos from day 2 & 3 video. She has grey hair & glasses and has a big smile in the photo (not Laura) she is in the foreground with people behind her.
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Royal's ships 2023/24
aussielozzie18 replied to woodscruise's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Ooh love the idea of the Luminosa doing a couple of Sydney departures. -
Pacific Explorer barred from NZ Fjordlands
aussielozzie18 replied to Nang's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
It’s not just cruise ships. Sydney kayaker Richard Barnes paddled his self built Sea Kayak “Blue Moon” from Tasmania to New Zealand solo unassisted. Despite seeing a few sharks in the water a couple days prior, he was still required to hop in the ocean and clean the barnacles off the hull of his kayak on approach to New Zealand. Richard left Hobart mid December and successfully arrived in Riverton on the bottom of the South Island of NZ mid February 2023 after kayaking 1636km. Impressive effort but even more so cleaning those barnacles off in the depth of the ocean with not a soul nearby. -
Free Walking Tours in Brisbane
aussielozzie18 replied to MMDown Under's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Great idea. Thanks for posting. -
Good morning. Forecast today is for 38C (100F) so all kind of warnings in place. DD has been following Harry Styles round the country. Due to flexible workplaces post Pandemic, she has been able to work in her company’s offices in Perth and Melbourne during the day and then go to the concert with friends at night, so no leave needed to be taken. Final hurrah was seeing him in Sydney this weekend with 30 of her friends. His concerts have been getting great reviews in the media and on social media and DD & friends certainly enjoyed them. Unsurprisingly, this morning DD tested positive to Covid. Have booked another cruise. Going to the South Pacific - Noumea x 2, Lifou and Mystery Island. Looking forward to lots of swimming and cocktails. Sorry not with RCL. Yesterday, my brother & I installed a new clothes line in my dad’s garden after my brother took out the 40yo clothes line of dads when a limb of tree he was cutting down fell in the wrong direction…oops. Dad very happy though to have a brand new one. Dad’s regular visiting lorikeets were chatting away nearby as we put together the clothes line. His tamarillo tree bearing fruit after he planted a seed. For those of you excitedly looking forward to the Bella, have a fabulous time.
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El Cheapo Cruises Thread
aussielozzie18 replied to icat2000's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Thanks for the great feedback on the Splendour & the oceanview. I so wanted to book one of those to/from Singapore cruises (love Singapore) and the price is great but we are already committed to overseas travel for 2024. -
El Cheapo Cruises Thread
aussielozzie18 replied to icat2000's topic in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
Ok I finally but the bullet on one of the many Carnival VIFP deals I keep getting - the $500 obc was just too tempting - $790 total solo Oceanview (not guaranteed) 9 days on Carnival Splendour to the Sth Pacific + $500 OBC. First time Splendour, first time Oceanview. For that price I can deal with the decor and my cruise budget can extend if I get an upgrade offer to a balcony. Deal came via email yesterday morning and had to book by tomorrow & be paid in full.