chermilo Posted March 16, 2016 #1026 Share Posted March 16, 2016 B2B2B that'll get you a few C&A points!! lol ;) Yeah.. the 3 of us made Pinnacle in Nov ... just happened to be at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 16, 2016 Author #1027 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Yeah.. the 3 of us made Pinnacle in Nov ... just happened to be at the same time. Didn't see it in your sig!! Congratulations :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted March 17, 2016 #1028 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Found it I'll be trying that one too! Am salivating at the thought - Oh dear, better lose a kilo or 2 in the next couple of weeks so that I can do this guilt free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassicruiser Posted March 17, 2016 #1029 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Just to add to Linda's response, at the ice cream station at Ocean View there are two soft serve machines and they change the options every couple of days if not daily. I think that included frozen yoghurt as well as the standards soft serve. You have to ask for a cone, it's not self serve. That's the one I mean! Better on Celebrity where they serve you. On Royal they had the soft serve machine on the Pooldeck or in the buffet to serve yourself :rolleyes: - indulged waaay too much there.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomfeeder Posted March 17, 2016 #1030 Share Posted March 17, 2016 That's the one I mean! Better on Celebrity where they serve you. On Royal they had the soft serve machine on the Pooldeck or in the buffet to serve yourself :rolleyes: - indulged waaay too much there.... It's not as if on Celebrity the attendant will look at you and say "I don't REALLY think you need more ice cream, do you??" or "I'm pretty sure you already had 2 helpings today, aren't you overdoing it?" :) Trust me, I know this from much experience...they just happily serve you more...and more...and more... By the way Linda, wonderful blog and you've made me want to do an Australia/New Zealand cruise even more than I already did! I also cruise solo and I especially appreciate hearing about your solo-related experiences. Thank you for spending the time to do this and enjoy the rest of your fabulous vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 17, 2016 Author #1031 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) It's not as if on Celebrity the attendant will look at you and say "I don't REALLY think you need more ice cream, do you??" or "I'm pretty sure you already had 2 helpings today, aren't you overdoing it?" :) Trust me, I know this from much experience...they just happily serve you more...and more...and more... By the way Linda, wonderful blog and you've made me want to do an Australia/New Zealand cruise even more than I already did! I also cruise solo and I especially appreciate hearing about your solo-related experiences. Thank you for spending the time to do this and enjoy the rest of your fabulous vacation! Thanks to CC I have made the most amazing friends this cruise. So here are some shout outs : Jann & John whose help, advice and support in the planning was immense Trish & Peter, Karen & Keith whose friendship is so much appreciated and I expect invites to your 'gaffs' back home Al & Joanne...... we've laughed so much. Thank you for the gelato!! Then there's Peggy & Ray, whose friendly 'Hello dear' in the evenings will be much missed Carolyn & John who were there when I had a secret to keep and didn't push me ;) And then there's my choir friends this cruise...... one more night then we're on!!! Valerie & Ian who aren't even on this cruise but have been friends since Rhapsody last year and have advised from afar; and I can't wait to see you next week!! Hannah & Jeanette also from Rhapsody who took me out in Fremantle. Hans who kept Cruise 2 in check pre-planning. Lizzie and Anton, so nice to have 'dined' with you and shared our different trials ;) And Dick and June who sadly missed everything. Oh Lord I'm going to have forgotten someone from CC. So many have waved and said hello in passing and I've smiled and waved back. CC has really been an amazing tool for me to not feel 'alone' and certainly NEVER lonely. I'll be shouting out the crew another time. Edited March 17, 2016 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm from Oz Posted March 17, 2016 #1032 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Thanks to CC I have made the most amazing friends this cruise. So here are some shout outs : Jann & John whose help, advice and support in the planning was immense Trish & Peter, Karen & Keith whose friendship is so much appreciated and I expect invites to your 'gaffs' back home Al & Joanne...... we've laughed so much. Thank you for the gelato!! Then there's Peggy & Ray, whose friendly 'Hello dear' in the evenings will be much missed Carolyn & John who were there when I had a secret to keep and didn't push me ;) And then there's my choir friends this cruise...... one more night then we're on!!! Valerie & Ian who aren't even on this cruise but have been friends since Rhapsody last year and have advised from afar; and I can't wait to see you next week!! Hannah & Jeanette also from Rhapsody who took me out in Fremantle. Hans who kept Cruise 2 in check pre-planning. Lizzie and Anton, so nice to have 'dined' with you and shared our different trials ;) And Dick and June who sadly missed everything. Oh Lord I'm going to have forgotten someone from CC. So many have waved and said hello in passing and I've smiled and waved back. CC has really been an amazing tool for me to not feel 'alone' and certainly NEVER lonely. I'll be shouting out the crew another time. We are so looking forward to seeing you next week and I'm trying to keep a reasonable weather forecast coming - a bit Goldilocks hopefully ;) This has really been a trip of a lifetime for you and you are capitalising in spades with everything you have done since you boarded. And it's not over yet :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 17, 2016 Author #1033 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Ok. Enough. The most outrageous plate of GF goodies just arrived at my door from the Executive Chef. Guess he received my thank you letter. Stop. I say thank you, you say you're welcome. I complain you fix. That's how it works. I've still got a bottle of wine to drink here..... I don't ask for anything. We got port fees refunded for Bali and that was sort of expected. Now I have to find some friends to share...... just scoured known drinking / eating holes and none there.... felt a bit stupid with a huge dome covered plate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 17, 2016 Author #1034 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Why are we headed North? 8Kts 347° Edited : Panic over...... looks like were turning...... joining shipping lanes? Edited March 17, 2016 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannandjohn Posted March 17, 2016 #1035 Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Why are we headed North? 8Kts 347° Edited : Panic over...... looks like were turning...... joining shipping lanes? just getting out of the inlet Edited March 17, 2016 by jannandjohn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1036 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Found some CC friends last night to share my goodies with. Thanks Heather & co. Clocks went forward an hour overnight..... bleurgh..... Spent the morning (when I surfaced) packing...... (sob) so as I have little to do tomorrow..... want my last day to be stress free. Watched the Egg Drop competition.... basically drop 3 raw eggs in shells from Deck 7 onto the carpet in the foyer. Good fun. There was supposed to be a Solo Cruisers lunch that I attended but no-one else did so I headed for a coffee to see much interest over the starboard rail outside.... many dolphins!!! I clicked for a while then just watched for a while..... can't be doing with seeing life through a camera lens! Choir rehearsal this afternoon..... three songs now..... have been sure not to pack something suitably 'chic' as well for tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1037 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanb41 Posted March 18, 2016 #1038 Share Posted March 18, 2016 The Grain terminal in Brisbane would have to be amongst the worst cruise ports anywhere on the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1039 Share Posted March 18, 2016 The security vessel runs rings round us I have to confess this is not the most beautiful port I have sailed in to (that would have to be Stockholm..... you have to get up very, very early but it's so worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1040 Share Posted March 18, 2016 We turn My little group and I head on down to disembark. Some are wearing green for St Patrick today. Please feel free to share these pics on the Ports of Call board for Fisherman Island Grain wharf...... the following are taken whilst walking so a bit more shaky than you have become accustomed to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1041 Share Posted March 18, 2016 One long covered walked walkway And another There are many taxis lined up including those than carry up to 10 pax It's a convoluted drive out of the port area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1042 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'm more interested in my friend's photos of their helicopter ride yesterday.... over the reef and onto a beach for lunch..... A.M.A.Z.I.N.G Apologies for the reflection but her pics were stunning....now THAT'S a way to see the reef. The ride into Brisbane took around 40/5 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1043 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) When you get news that render you to tears as you're sitting in a public space typing on a keyboard. That. Pulls herself together. Sends a dear friend ashore healing thoughts. It looks overcast but the weather holds all day. Occasional sunshine. That's the Mirimar vessel coming upstream. Edited March 18, 2016 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1044 Share Posted March 18, 2016 We head upstream. So Lucky with the weather to be able to sit on the top deck. Many bridges The ride up to Lone Pine takes 75 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1045 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) The Grain terminal in Brisbane would have to be amongst the worst cruise ports anywhere on the planet. No arguments from me. The river meanders beautifully Edited March 18, 2016 by NorbertsNiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balcony bill Posted March 18, 2016 #1046 Share Posted March 18, 2016 The Grain terminal in Brisbane would have to be amongst the worst cruise ports anywhere on the planet. Brisbane is luxury compared to Phu My in Vietnam. There were no roads to it when we were there in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1047 Share Posted March 18, 2016 We pass really interesting riverside property Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1048 Share Posted March 18, 2016 The pillar to this bridge is actually someone's home. We arrive at Lone Pine, there are quite steep steps up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1049 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Many of these scampering around the sanctuary Not these however This is Spoon. I love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted March 18, 2016 Author #1050 Share Posted March 18, 2016 These are running around too.... Wombat Emu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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