KWofPerth
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Skigoofy in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Guy Gadwa in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Ogilthorpe in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Big Tule in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth reacted to twangster in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
The North Star Bar is a secret gem at dusk. It's seems so few people are present when the sky offers some of the best views of the day.
A movie was playing on the outdoor pool TV screen.
I didn't think there was going to be much of a sunset but then in that space between the sky and the sea a hole opened up and the sun presented itself in the gap.
I spotted a small boat returning to land.
It's always pretty special watching the day end this way and tonight's wrap of our first day in New Zealand was no exception.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from JLMoran in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from SpeedNoodles in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Vangrizz in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
I believe that is the famous "Hole in the Rock" (not sure why they call it that ? ). I have sailed through it on a jetboat on a tour I did back in my misspent youth.
I enjoy your blogs Twangster, but I am especially enjoying this one!
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KWofPerth reacted to twangster in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Back on the boat we continued down into the bay.
Remember that rock formation from my earlier pictures?
Darryl explained there are 140 islands in the region. To qualify as an island there must be something like 130 sq. meters of vegetation.
It was getting to be that time...
Lunch preparations continued as we boated around sailboats and around some of the bays in the area.
The panoramic nature of this boat lended itself to the scenery.
Lunch on the barbie. Or is that only an Aussie thing?
New Zealand Venison, medium rare. Cooked to order so if you prefer charcoal they were willing to cook it that way.
Salad and other fixings. Beer and wine was around $7.50 NZD per glass or ~$5 USD at the moment. They ran a tab and collected payment at the end. I didn't have any NZD cash so just used my credit card that doesn't incur any foreign transaction fees. A beer and a glass of wine came to just under $10 USD.
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KWofPerth reacted to twangster in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
We had a rainy sail away and evening as we pulled away from the Australian coast.
Night one ended early for me on account of being up early to catch the ship's arrival into Sydney. #boring
We change times tonight, one hour forward. We'll do the same tomorrow night so we'll be on New Zealand time when we arrive.
Sunday night spoiler alert - Chiefs win the Super Bowl. I'll have to watch the replay in the morning, I'm going to bed.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from danswansonn in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from JLMoran in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Pancakes on the Rocks is a Sydney institution. It's been the go-to venue when I have been in town for a cruise. Along with a stay at The Holiday Inn (now Rydges??).
It's nice to follow a live blog with familiar landmarks. ("I've been there! I've done that!") Thanks Twangster!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Big Tule in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from JLMoran in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from MaryS in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Guy Gadwa in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from IRMO12HD in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Pancakes on the Rocks is a Sydney institution. It's been the go-to venue when I have been in town for a cruise. Along with a stay at The Holiday Inn (now Rydges??).
It's nice to follow a live blog with familiar landmarks. ("I've been there! I've done that!") Thanks Twangster!
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KWofPerth got a reaction from KristiZ in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from IRMO12HD in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from DDaley in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Skigoofy in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from Vangrizz in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.
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KWofPerth got a reaction from PRebecca in Standing Ovation from the Land Down Under - New Zealand 11 Nights Feb. 2, 2020
Factoid: There are some 3 million rivets used in the making of the Eiffel Tower, whereas there were 6 million rivets used to make Sydney Harbour Bridge. Ergo, SHB is twice as rivetting as the Eiffel Tower! Ba-dum, pisshhhh.