Mariner Grand Pacific Paradise Voyage: Miami - Sydney, 10/10 -12/15/2018 - Rich48100

[Bellaggio Cruisers]

Thanks for this wonderful journey. We were there about 14 years ago. Loved it then. Thanks for bringing back great memories. Safe travels. 

Sheila

[xrvlcruiser]

Rich and Jim,

Thank you for taking me along on your trip - it's always a wonderful experience to see things through other's eyes.

Rich: Looking forward to meeting you and Barbara next summer.

Safe travels home  . . .

Peggy

 

[rich48100]

We made it back to Tulsa yesterday after many hours in the air and in airports.  All of the luggage showed up and now we will see how long it takes our body clocks to reset to Tulsa time.  Overall a fantastic trip, even though we had to miss some ports and excursions due to weather.

 

met so many wonderful people, and some we will be cruising with on future cruises.

 

tnr, glad you made it back safely, and terrific meeting you and Ray, and hopefully we will sail with you again.

 

xrvlcruiser, looking forward to meeting you as well on our future cruise.

 

Papaflamingo, Jim and Margaret, great meeting you and sharing some wonderful excursions together.  Maybe we will see you again on a future cruise.

 

last but not least, Wes and Ida, you were a joy to be with, and thanks for our time together, and especially the memorable anniversary lunch you planned for us.  We will always remember that special time.

 

Thanks to all who have been a part of this blog.  It has been a joy to contribute and participate.

 

Finally here are some photos of our cruise into Sydney Harbor about 6am.  There were a few of us stirring at that hour.  Glad the weather cooperated.  There were even people that we’re climbing to the top of the bridge at that early hour.

[xrvlcruiser]

Barbara and Rich,

Looking forward to seeing you in August.

Peggy

[RJ2002]

Thanks to all the contributors!

[liptastic]

This has been a wonderful thread, also sending thanks to all the live bloggers giving great commentary and amazing photographs.

Thanks so much and seasons greetings to you all,  Jean.

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How was the heat and humidity in the islands? Hard for my wife if terribly hot!

[rich48100]

We had temps in the high 80s, but generally a breeze was helping.  It was not overly hot, and great for snorkeling and water activities.  When we went on a land tour we generally went in the morning to avoid the afternoon heat, but if the afternoon was all that was available it was bearable.