Friday 16th January 2009 2.40pm
As I write this we are sailing around Volcanic White Island, which is an active volcano off the North Island. We are sailing around it in one direction so the people on the starboard side of the ship can see it, and then sailing around it in the other direction so that we who are on the port side can get a good view. Jordan and I have been up on deck looking and taking pictures, and now we are having a drink and enjoying the view from the Mast Bar at the very back of the ship. We’ll head up to Mum and Dad’s balcony to watch it again when we turn around the other way. There is a naturalist on board, and he is giving commentary over the loudspeakers, which is really useful. The volcano is actually smoking!
Today has been a sea day and we have not done much. We attended a disembarkation seminar this morning to hear about how we will get off the ship on Sunday morning. As it turns out, we will be in the last group to disembark because we made our own arrangements in Auckland. Excellent!
Tomorrow, we will be docking at Mt Manganui (I have probably butchered the spelling here, but will correct it when I find some documentation with the correct version!). This is the resort town outside of Tauranga.
1 comment:
Wow - nearly the end of your cruise already. Sounds like you are all really enjoying yourselves. Didn't hear from Windscreens O'Briens so I guess you will have to chase it up next week - sorry :(
Liss saw Neurologist today - had an MRI which was clear - for lumbar puncture next week.
See you Monday!
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