One of my favorite photos. Shot this in April 2016 while Liz and I were on a cruise on the Celebrity Solstice and visiting the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. We were on an excursion […]
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Pineapples of Moorea
Pineapples may be cultivated from a crown cutting of the fruit, possibly flowering in 5-10 months and fruiting in the following six months. Pineapples do not ripen significantly after harvest. Pineapples can be consumed fresh, […]
THE CRUISING LIFE – SEVENTH CRUISE – OAHU
Leaving Maui we headed to Oahu, our port of disembarkation. Liz and I both had been there before, me for three years ’73-’76. We were anxious to get to the airport and head to Denver […]
THE CRUISING LIFE – SEVENTH CRUISE – MAUI
Leaving Bora Bora we then spent the next five days at sea on our way to Lahina, Maui. I had visited Maui back in the mid-70’s while stationed on Oahu and was anxious to see […]
THE CRUISING LIFE – SEVENTH CRUISE – BORA BORA
Bora Bora is a small South Pacific island northwest of Tahiti in French Polynesia. Surrounded by sand-fringed motus (islets) and a turquoise lagoon protected by a coral reef, it’s known for its scuba diving. It’s […]
THE CRUISING LIFE – SEVENTH CRUISE – MOOREA
Believed to have inspired the mythical Bali Hai from James Michener’s Tales of the South Pacific, Moorea is one of the most scenically striking islands in French Polynesia. Despite her immaculate beauty, she is far […]
THE CRUISING LIFE – SEVENTH CRUISE – TAHITI
Sailing away from Auckland, the next three days were sea days. Now if you have not been following along with this cruising series you might be wondering “what is a sea day” and if that […]
THE CRUISING LIFE – SEVENTH CRUISE – BAY OF ISLANDS
The Bay of Islands is a New Zealand enclave encompassing more than 140 subtropical islands next to the country’s North Island. It’s known for its undeveloped beaches, big-game fishing and Maori cultural artefacts. It’s also […]
THE CRUISING LIFE – SEVENTH CRUISE – SYDNEY
Our next cruise was a bit more ambitious and we spent a lot of time planning all the details. We booked cruise onboard the Celebrity Solstice leaving from Sydney, Australia and ending up in Honolulu, […]