Walvis Bay Namibia
Walvis Bay is a coastal port used to transport coal and other materials…so think lots of cranes , ships, dust and containers. Just beyond the...
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is known for the mountains that dominate the city. Arriving into the port as the sun rises is spectacular. We should be able...
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Walvis Bay Namibia
Walvis Bay is a coastal port used to transport coal and other materials…so think lots of cranes , ships, dust and containers. Just beyond the...
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Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town is known for the mountains that dominate the city. Arriving into the port as the sun rises is spectacular. We should be able...
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Durban
Arriving in Durban port, you see a city that reflects its history and its progress today. Durban is not considered a safe city. With this...
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Land ahoy!
We have survived 6 sea days! Update… we have been occupied with chair aerobics, I have been to water colour painting, Mike has been attending...
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I didn’t know that!
My knowledge of Japan and its history is sadly lacking so a trip to Meiji Restoration Museum was needed. Japan was ruled...
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Let’s take a fast train.
Rolling hills border the plains which are dotted with villages, small towns and fields. Are you...
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After a few months at home to complete some of those regular maintenance jobs , catch up with friends and relax time,...
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Raivavae is in the Australes archipelago and our last stop on this trip. Getting off the ship was an adventure as...
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No hills to climb today so you can relax! There is just a short walk to explore the local village or you...
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Aukena This is an island of the Gambier archipelago. It is opposite Riketea. Unlike Riketea, there is no village. There are houses...
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Pitcairn Island. Now I don’t know how familiar you are with early Australian historical figures and, in particular Captain Bligh, who became...
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These Islands , unlike the Tuamotu islands are visited more frequently by small cargo ships and yachts. Pearl farming is the most...
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Now I hope you are not feeling neglected. Internet is by satellite in these isolated areas so too slow to keep up...
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Ia Orana (yo-rah-nah) – Hello from Tahiti. We are staying in Papeete until the ship arrives in two days. Sorry we are living the...
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