Tigerman00 Posted October 17, 2012 #76 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Great pics Sutho, what are the vantage points you used ??? Also I did not se anything on the Funell ???????? K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diy dave Posted October 17, 2012 #77 Share Posted October 17, 2012 carnival spirit yesterday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diy dave Posted October 17, 2012 #78 Share Posted October 17, 2012 If I'd have known you were there yesterday Sutho we could have met up for a quick tipple. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted October 18, 2012 Author #79 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Great pics Sutho, what are the vantage points you used ??? Also I did not se anything on the Funell ???????? K Yeah, I'm really disappointed about that! They had a giant inflatable koala! They had it all set up while we were out off the coast (doing circles and killing time) but because it was so windy, they had to take it down (it would've become a flying koala).:( Some other people who were on board might have some pics of it. I didn't take any while they were inflating it because I thought I'd wait to photograph it in fully inflated glory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted October 18, 2012 #80 Share Posted October 18, 2012 because it was so windy, they had to take it down (it would've become a flying koala). Whatever happened to "Fun for all. All for fun.'? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalGee64 Posted October 18, 2012 #81 Share Posted October 18, 2012 They haven't made the changes yet Mal (except for Green Thunder). Well, they hadn't during our cruise at least. Oh, you thought the Americans were fun too, huh (sarcasm)? Actually, we got sick of groups of elderly Australians who treated whineing and bitching like it was an Olympic event and they were trying out for the green and gold. The worst was one old sheila we overheard in the Fountain cafe who genuinely complained that there were too many entree choices in the Empire at dinner time... Most of the US folks we spoke to over the month were just good fun people to hang out with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutho Posted October 18, 2012 #82 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks for the comments. It was a good day down there and night. The ship looked in good condition from the outside. Some are good quality but there was a bit of wind moving the camera that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutho Posted October 18, 2012 #83 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutho Posted October 18, 2012 #84 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Not sure why the night ones are so large when the other ones are not. I dont like the noise showing at such a large resolution. All the vantage points in Sydney are easy to find. Close to number 1 ferry wharf there are cafe's and there is a lift leading up to the Cahill Expressway. That footpath has great views and leads all the way across the Harbour Bridge. You can then come down the steps into The Rocks and follow the nurses steps to the quay. Then just walk all around Circular Quay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerman00 Posted October 18, 2012 #85 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Not sure why the night ones are so large when the other ones are not. I dont like the noise showing at such a large resolution. All the vantage points in Sydney are easy to find. Close to number 1 ferry wharf there are cafe's and there is a lift leading up to the Cahill Expressway. That footpath has great views and leads all the way across the Harbour Bridge. You can then come down the steps into The Rocks and follow the nurses steps to the quay. Then just walk all around Circular Quay. Thanks I know where the lift is .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillydog Posted October 18, 2012 #86 Share Posted October 18, 2012 First sign that she was near - the water cannons welcoming her in: Here she comes! Coming around the Opera House: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillydog Posted October 18, 2012 #87 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Great vantage point! Peek-a-boo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royalty X Posted October 18, 2012 Author #88 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Actually, we got sick of groups of elderly Australians who treated whineing and bitching like it was an Olympic event and they were trying out for the green and gold. The worst was one old sheila we overheard in the Fountain cafe who genuinely complained that there were too many entree choices in the Empire at dinner time... Most of the US folks we spoke to over the month were just good fun people to hang out with.Bahaha! Thankfully we didn't come across that. Sounds like we had the opposite. We heard a lot of complaints from the older Americans. I was in the Pharoah's Palace for Stu's debarkation talk and when he said that we only accept Aussie dollars in Sydney, this couple about two or three seats away thought it was disgraceful that we don't accept U.S. dollars...seriously! :rolleyes: LOL! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillydog Posted October 18, 2012 #89 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Now right at the top of one of the Opera House sails: The rest of the photos: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillydog Posted October 18, 2012 #90 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Bahaha! Thankfully we didn't come across that. Sounds like we had the opposite. We heard a lot of complaints from the older Americans. I was in the Pharoah's Palace for Stu's debarkation talk and when he said that we only accept Aussie dollars in Sydney, this couple about two or three seats away thought it was disgraceful that we don't accept U.S. dollars...seriously! :rolleyes: LOL! :D :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joejoe 59 Posted October 18, 2012 #91 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Great photos everyone, she looks beautiful :D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Cruisers Posted October 18, 2012 #92 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Actually, we got sick of groups of elderly Australians who treated whineing and bitching like it was an Olympic event and they were trying out for the green and gold. The worst was one old sheila we overheard in the Fountain cafe who genuinely complained that there were too many entree choices in the Empire at dinner time... Most of the US folks we spoke to over the month were just good fun people to hang out with. Lol...love your "Whining and Bitching like it was an Olympic event".... I'm going to remember that one.:D Those people must use my supermarket, my bank and my local News Agent....:D Jilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronte2 Posted October 18, 2012 #93 Share Posted October 18, 2012 We were in the city today so went down to the Quay to have a look at Spirit. She looks in good order and there were lots of people taking happy snaps and checking out the ship. The crew were undertaking some sort of drill so I guess they are taking full advantage of having no passengers on board although I'm sure they are having lots of travel industry types undertaking inspections and having lunches. Also love the 'olympic' complainers. I think it's what is referred to as a first world problem - they obviously don't appreciate how lucky they are if that's all they have to complain about. Happy cruising to those who are about to sail on Spirit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalGee64 Posted October 18, 2012 #94 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Now right at the top of one of the Opera House sails: The rest of the photos: Nice photos, Tillydog - in the last one that's me and the better half on the top deck (deck 11), just right of center. She's in the white cowboy hat, I'm to her left in the red aloha shirt. Very cool to see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillydog Posted October 18, 2012 #95 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Oh awesome! Small world, that last one was just a random snap to try and show the turnout on the ship! Most of the time, I was just blindly snapping away because the sun was blaring in my face! They turned out better than I had hoped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bella cruiser Posted October 18, 2012 #96 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Thanks so much everyone for the great photos.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted October 18, 2012 #97 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Looks better at night. I'm a bit surprised at all the rust spots in one of those photos... for her arrival presentation, I thought she'd be better spruced up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalGee64 Posted October 18, 2012 #98 Share Posted October 18, 2012 They had guys hanging over the side doing touch ups the whole way across, but we had some hefty rain showers the last few days out which didn't help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted October 18, 2012 #99 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Here are some of my photos Great photos Sutho :) Just got home from a month on board the Spirit, Vancouver to Sydney. A simply magnificent trip. Not sure why people think that the changes are all negatives, the ship was outstanding and the new additions are great. The only gripes we had were caused by other passengers - the ship and crew were wonderful all trip long. Welcome home MalGee64 :D, its sounds like you had a nice time (Apart from a few people causing gripes! :rolleyes:) carnival spirit yesterday morning. Great photos diy dave :) Not sure why the night ones are so large when the other ones are not. I dont like the noise showing at such a large resolution. You need to resize them, before you upload them to facebook. Nice night photos Sutho :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_cruiser Posted October 18, 2012 #100 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Great arrival photos tillydog :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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