Sea Days Sunday-Monday March 3rd-4th

Shipboard Meanderings

Two days at sea sailing across the Tasman Sea To Sydney. New Zealand ambassadors were onboard until Sydney to give us a cultural show and teach classes on the ancient Maori dances. Bruce loves that kind of thing so he attended every class. He learned the Haka, and how to make Poi. Not the kind that is eaten, but the white puff balls that the Maori women use to twirl and dance with. It was fascinating and entertaining. That's one thing I like about world cruises.....they always try to bring onboard the local people to give lectures, classes, and informative shows on their native cultures and ways. It's interesting, and I learn so much more than just sailing from port to port. When we are in Northern Australia, a reef pilot will be onboard to guide us through the Great Barrier Reef and give lectures on the subject. 

Sea days are also made for Gala nights.....Bruce hates wearing a suit, but it's always nice to have a special meal that is usually themed toward the region we are sailing through at the time, and matched by the local specialties. 

We thoroughly enjoyed New Zealand and will miss the cool weather and friendly people. Australia is heading toward Fall season, but I'm afraid it will still be hot and muggy. And more likely than not....continue until we get to Europe in the middle of April. 

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