Ahoy!
This weekend Danny and Eva set sail for Noumea, New Caledonia; Vili, Vanuatu; Luganville, Vanuatu; Isle of Pines as part of a 10 night South Pacific cruise aboard Rhapsody of the Seas.
We were left on Circular Quay GREEN with envy.
This weekend Danny and Eva set sail for Noumea, New Caledonia; Vili, Vanuatu; Luganville, Vanuatu; Isle of Pines as part of a 10 night South Pacific cruise aboard Rhapsody of the Seas.
We were left on Circular Quay GREEN with envy.
Before we get to the envious itinerary; we had a fantastic day at the pub catching up. Phillip Foote Hotel at the Rocks in Sydney has a great backyard garden and courtyard. Danny had contacted all the school mates and the boys had a rowdy and fond farewell. Living in Queensland means we don't get to catch up with Danny as much as we would like and so we jumped at the opportunity to see him off; taking the drive down to Sydney on Saturday.
Danny's dad, Russell (aka Flash) has been on 26 cruises and is a pro. He said that the Rhapsody of the Seas, the cruise ship Danny and Eva were booked on was the best ship he has been on yet. It did sound good. It has a rock-climbing wall, 8 outdoor pools, 6 whirlpools, indoor/outdoor pool in a solarium with a sliding roof, stunning centrum (an open atrium featuring shopping), themed bars and lounges, beautiful airy dining rooms, youth facilities, Casino Royale, a day spa and fitness centre! Oops, I said I would do the ENVY thing a little later, didn't I?!
Russell and Danny's step mother Judy joined Danny and Eva, Scott and I and a few rogues from Scotty's childhood. Wattsie, Dave, RD, and Ross made it, however sadly we missed Einstein who was working. Ross' wife, Michelle and their 3 year old Kyle was there, making a fantastic afternoon!
We drove down to Sydney from Bathurst on Saturday morning, arriving just in time at the Rocks to meet the gang at the Phillip Foote Hotel. We had a few afternoon refreshments and a BBQ with a few laughs and giggles.
After lunch, we headed over to Circular Quay to check out the ship. Danny and Eva set sail at 6:30pm. We spent an hour and a half on the concourse entertaining ourselves with Kyle. It was great. Danny and Eva have 10 nights in the South Pacific.
First port; Nouméa, the charming capital of New Caledonia, has quite a few things to brag about. It's the third largest island in the South Pacific. It's home to the world's largest lagoon and second largest coral reef. And if that's not enough, it's part French. Ergo, the cuisine must be fabulous. The shopping, well, can you say haute couture? (I can't) [I have even tried practising and well, I don't get the hawk/spitting action right at the beginning. ] And you're never very far from a full-bodied glass of French wine, especially if your name is Danny. And yes, you also get to visit places like Pierre Vernier Walk, Baie des Citrons, and Place des Cocotiers. Which are almost as much fun to say as they are to see.
Second port- Vanuatu. There are 83 idyllic islands that make up the amazing archipelago of Vanuatu. (Archipelago is also one I stumble over, is it "arch" as in Triomphe, or "ark" as in the convenant? And then is it pe-logo as in a log or pe-lago as in lag? I am stumpered) Back to the cruise..... Port Vila, the capital city of the island of Efate, is the heart and soul of them all. Sandwiched between the northen and southern atolls, it's like the city was built for island hopping. With it's beauty and tribal traditions Vanuatu must be one of the most beautiful and happy place on Earth. And well, when a day consists of floating in a hidden lagoon, lounging under a gnarly banyan tree, cooling off in a waterfall shower and snacking on freshly picked fruit, you will be the happiest person on the planet also!
Third port- Lugan ville, Vanuatu. Luganville is the second-largest town on Vanuatu. It is one of over 300 volcanic origin islands in Melanesia. It's population is diverse with over 100 languages, a multitude of dialects and a South Pacific island heritage that spans over 3,000 years of Pacific region immigration. A WWII general insisted that the main street be 4 trucks abreast, means Luganville is unusually wide.
Yeah, I am pretty envious.
Scott now of course wants to go. The moment we got home on Sunday evening he logged into Royal Carribbean.com to get cruise details to plan for a group adventure..... it would be great fun- ahoy, matey!!!
Danny's dad, Russell (aka Flash) has been on 26 cruises and is a pro. He said that the Rhapsody of the Seas, the cruise ship Danny and Eva were booked on was the best ship he has been on yet. It did sound good. It has a rock-climbing wall, 8 outdoor pools, 6 whirlpools, indoor/outdoor pool in a solarium with a sliding roof, stunning centrum (an open atrium featuring shopping), themed bars and lounges, beautiful airy dining rooms, youth facilities, Casino Royale, a day spa and fitness centre! Oops, I said I would do the ENVY thing a little later, didn't I?!
Russell and Danny's step mother Judy joined Danny and Eva, Scott and I and a few rogues from Scotty's childhood. Wattsie, Dave, RD, and Ross made it, however sadly we missed Einstein who was working. Ross' wife, Michelle and their 3 year old Kyle was there, making a fantastic afternoon!
We drove down to Sydney from Bathurst on Saturday morning, arriving just in time at the Rocks to meet the gang at the Phillip Foote Hotel. We had a few afternoon refreshments and a BBQ with a few laughs and giggles.
After lunch, we headed over to Circular Quay to check out the ship. Danny and Eva set sail at 6:30pm. We spent an hour and a half on the concourse entertaining ourselves with Kyle. It was great. Danny and Eva have 10 nights in the South Pacific.
First port; Nouméa, the charming capital of New Caledonia, has quite a few things to brag about. It's the third largest island in the South Pacific. It's home to the world's largest lagoon and second largest coral reef. And if that's not enough, it's part French. Ergo, the cuisine must be fabulous. The shopping, well, can you say haute couture? (I can't) [I have even tried practising and well, I don't get the hawk/spitting action right at the beginning. ] And you're never very far from a full-bodied glass of French wine, especially if your name is Danny. And yes, you also get to visit places like Pierre Vernier Walk, Baie des Citrons, and Place des Cocotiers. Which are almost as much fun to say as they are to see.
Second port- Vanuatu. There are 83 idyllic islands that make up the amazing archipelago of Vanuatu. (Archipelago is also one I stumble over, is it "arch" as in Triomphe, or "ark" as in the convenant? And then is it pe-logo as in a log or pe-lago as in lag? I am stumpered) Back to the cruise..... Port Vila, the capital city of the island of Efate, is the heart and soul of them all. Sandwiched between the northen and southern atolls, it's like the city was built for island hopping. With it's beauty and tribal traditions Vanuatu must be one of the most beautiful and happy place on Earth. And well, when a day consists of floating in a hidden lagoon, lounging under a gnarly banyan tree, cooling off in a waterfall shower and snacking on freshly picked fruit, you will be the happiest person on the planet also!
Third port- Lugan ville, Vanuatu. Luganville is the second-largest town on Vanuatu. It is one of over 300 volcanic origin islands in Melanesia. It's population is diverse with over 100 languages, a multitude of dialects and a South Pacific island heritage that spans over 3,000 years of Pacific region immigration. A WWII general insisted that the main street be 4 trucks abreast, means Luganville is unusually wide.
Yeah, I am pretty envious.
Scott now of course wants to go. The moment we got home on Sunday evening he logged into Royal Carribbean.com to get cruise details to plan for a group adventure..... it would be great fun- ahoy, matey!!!
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