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My Half World Cruise: On Board the Volendam.
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My Half World Cruise. Friday, March 6, 2009. On Board the Volendam. After 16 days on The QM2 we have found some interesting differences. The Indonesian staff still seem to enjoy what they are doing. There are daily lectures and cooking demonstrations (Some with fees involved) We have found it easier to eat in the Lido most nights. It has the same menu and it is much faster than the dining room. The main showroom has excellent seating and sight lines compared to QM2. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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My Half World Cruise: Wellington March 14th
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My Half World Cruise. Thursday, March 19, 2009. This is the northernmost town on the southern island. The ferry often has a rough ride between the islands. In 1968 one of the ferries caught on a sand bar in 130 m.p.h. winds with the loss of 67 lives. This is also the location for the making of Lord of the Rings. A small cable car takes you to the very pleasant Botanical Gardens. Friday March 13th Napier. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. New Zealand Shore Excursions.
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My Half World Cruise: Photographs
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My Half World Cruise. Thursday, March 19, 2009. I have now loaded my photos you can view them here. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. New Zealand Shore Excursions. Sunday March 15th Sea Day/ 16th Auckland. March 2nd - 4th. On Board the Volendam. We left the harbour in the cab on the way to th.
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My Half World Cruise: Volendam Day 4-8
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My Half World Cruise. Saturday, March 14, 2009. Milford Sound is an amazing place. Located in the 3,000,000 acre Fiordland National Park. It is 10 miles long with some of the tallest waterfalls in the world. We spent a couple of days sailing in and out of this great scenery. Doubtful Sound, Dusty Sound are just two of the glacial channels. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile. New Zealand Shore Excursions. Sunday March 15th Sea Day/ 16th Auckland. March 2nd - 4th.
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My Half World Cruise: Melbourne & Tasmania
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My Half World Cruise. Friday, March 6, 2009. The sea had been pretty rough on the way to Tasmania with 20-30 ft swells and winds of 80 knits. We were lucky that the weather was wonderful when we got there. There are many Life size cows located around the Factory which are painted each year to raise money for local charities. The town of Sheffield has a mural contest each year. A poem is selected and the local towns people are requested to paint a picture to represent the painting. The 10 best enl...View ...
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My Half World Cruise: February 2009
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My Half World Cruise. Friday, February 27, 2009. We had been advised that there was no room at any of the docks for the QM2 because of it's size. y had to move two ships from their base to make room. As the ship was too tall to go under the bridge, the pilot had to achieve a “Three Point Turn”to park the ship! The last time the QM 2 arrived in Sydney 120,00 people turned out and the city stopped! Monday, February 23, 2009. Monday Feb 23rd Auckland. Monday Feb 23rd Auckland. In the evening on the ship we ...
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My Half World Cruise: Thursday 19th Pago Pago
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My Half World Cruise. Friday, February 20, 2009. Thursday 19th Pago Pago. Thursday 19th Pago Pago. Yesterday was another busy Sea Day. We left the cabin at 7:30 am and got back to change for diner at 5:30 pm. Today was the Pollywogs and Shellbacks day. We you cross the equator there is a ceremony including Neptune, being smeared with smelling oils and foods and kissing a fish? The evening show was made up of the four singers, full orchestra, string quartet and harpist. It was very enjoyable. To night we ...
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My Half World Cruise: March 2009
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My Half World Cruise. Thursday, March 19, 2009. I have now loaded my photos you can view them here. We enjoyed the Volendam with the staff as always happy to serve. The food was fine, shows good and happy hour was fun. We could have gone to the main restaurant until 9:00 but would have to share. Heating-Cooling not good. toilet would flush within 15-45 minutes after pressing button. Room service delivery always had something missing. But over all I believe Holland America offer a great value. We left our...
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My Half World Cruise: Sunday March 15th Sea Day/ 16th Auckland
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My Half World Cruise. Thursday, March 19, 2009. Sunday March 15th Sea Day/ 16th Auckland. Sunday was a Sea Days with lots of activities on board. This gave us time to start packing. Monday in Auckland we took a HAL shore excursion as flight were not until 7:00 pm. We left our bags outside our door before midnight and did not see them until the airport! This is a great way to do it! March 19, 2009 at 3:51 PM. ALL INCLUSIVE…‘Coast to Coast Tours. When BOOK DIRECT and pay cash) www.coast2coastnz.com. Craft-...
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My Half World Cruise: March 2nd - 4th
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My Half World Cruise. Friday, March 6, 2009. March 2nd - 4th. We boarded the Volendam easily and were told cabins will not be open until 2:00 pm. Please have lunch, if you need to check bags and coats. As this ship is half the size of the QM2 it is much easier to get around. We are on deck 6 so it is only one down to the majority of the public rooms or 3 up to the Lido deck. I will see to it. A young lady arrives at the cabin with a thermomether. It is 80%! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
