Hi Family and friends Yes we are on the high seas You may get this one twice as I did do an entry earlier today but it shot off into cyber space and I have no idea where it went. Our first full day on the ship and we are still getting lost!! Now for a quick update - Once all 2300 passengers onboard we had fire/sinking drill! Now that was exciting and we met some nice people whom we hope we never have to stand next to again because that would mean we are sinkin...

We are so excited now! We are in the harbour and board at 3pm! Flight over was safe and hotel (Travelodge) Ok for an overnight stop. Once bags in the room and true to my style, I wanted to be out exploring so off we went. Onto the open top bus and then the monorail. Did not get to Paddys Market but maybe next time. Now for our exciting night in Sydney - Dropped Tony back at the Hotel and I went and found a cute Japanese restaurant and had dumplings! Both tucked...

Well we are all packed and the floors are mopped! What is that all about?? I hope you get this one as it will really test the system. If it does not come through I will try and fix it while we are in Sydney. Ignore the photo! The computer would not let me pass until I put one in so this is somewhere in NZ. Who knows, we might find it! Love to you all. Mum and Tony

Ok family and friends I hope I can prove I am I.T. savy! AS you know we are about to head off on our very first cruise to NZ but have had a challenging start! Between Tony and I, we have experienced more health care in the last 3 weeks than in the previous 3 years! So we are now very prepared - more pills than shoes so that is a worry. In reading the blogs about cruising, we have also added a litre of hand gel and the Glen 20 so hope that helps avoid us being ...

Well I am now getting excited. We have booked a sleep over in Sydney so added dinner at the Rocks to the plan. So I wonder if you start to pack like me. Start to collect things and put them on the dining room table! Note to self - "do not plan a dinner party in the next 2 weeks"!