janethhines

Today we had our first excursion since boarding. We docked in Brisbane at 8 am. After a buffet breakfast we disembarked at the terminal. The cruise terminal is relatively new to the area and located in an industrial area near the airport. The gangway in Brisbane was nearly a half Continue Reading

We launched on February 21, 2024 from Sydney, Australia at 8:00 pm to begin our Grand Voyage. Our sunset departure made for some incredible views of the skyline, harbor and the Opera House. As we stood at the railing on the 9th deck, we were so grateful to be starting Continue Reading

We have had two days of very rainy weather which limits the choices for outdoor activities. The locals tell us that it has been unusually rainy even for late summer. Yesterday, it turns out that while we were at the zoo, four people were hit by lightening at the Botanic Continue Reading

We took the Captain Cook Ferry across the Sydney Harbor to the Taronga Zoo which was about a 10 minute ride. Once there, we were given a map and off we went. Here are some of the exhibits  we saw before we were caught in a very strong summer thunderstorm Continue Reading

Sydney, Australia We arrived in Sydney at 6:00 am and were greeted by a representative from Seabourn after clearing customs. Our ride took us directly to the Four Seasons Hotel at Sydney Harbor. We patiently waited poolside until our room was ready. We have a lovely room with a view Continue Reading

We departed our home today around noon Minneapolis time. A beautiful ride pulled up in our driveway and off we went. We had a lovely First Class ride to LAX. Upon arrival, we spent our three hour layover in the Delta SkyClub. We are currently awaiting departure all snuggled into Continue Reading

Today our bags will be picked up and depart ahead of us to lighten our load as we travel to Sydney, Australia. Four fifty pound bags that we will be reunited with onboard Seabourn Odyssey on February 21, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Seabourn_Odyssey We are starting to get very excited! This is just Continue Reading