W & M'S WORLD CRUISE 2012

Monday 3 September 2012

PHOTOGRAPHS SYDNEY

Sydney Opera House and City From Ship

Sydney Harbour Bridge From Ship

Sydney Harbour Coming Through the Heads

Sunrise Coming Through the Heads

Following two days sailing across the Tasman in moderate seas we reached the end of our journey in Sydney. It was a beautiful morning sailing through the heads at 6am, but a little cold and hazy sky.

We sailed over 35,000 nautical miles on the cruise and not a day was spent where we didn’t enjoy each day. I hope everyone enjoyed following our Blog and finish with,

SAYONARA

Monday 27 August 2012

PHOTOGRAPHS BAY OF ISLANDS NEW ZEALAND

Entrance To Bay Of Islands

Beachfront Village Of Paihia

Ship Anchored Off Bay Of Islands

BAY OF ISLANDS NEW ZEALAND

SUNDAY 26^th AUGUST 2012.

Overnight to our last port of call The Bay of Islands. Another beautiful sunny but cool day of 16 degrees.

The Bay Of Islands is a beautiful scenic part of New Zealand’s North Island and we could not have wished for a better day to visit the area.

This was a tender port and we spent most of the day relaxing and wandering around the small bayside tourist village of Paihia,which included lunch and coffee at a little waterfront cafe, before returning to the ship for an early afternoon sailaway

A bit sad, but this turned out to be the ideal day to finish the cruise itinerary.

We have another two days of sailing across the Tasman before reaching Sydney. After our marathon journey, we are a little tired, and looking forward to coming home.

Sunday 26 August 2012

PHOTOGRAPHS AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND

City of Auckland Early Morning From Ship

City of Auckland

View From Waiheke Island Looking Back to the City Of Auckland

Coastline Of Waiheke Island

Morning Tea at Beach Cafe at Waiheke Island

Marilyn at Winery

Another My Car Ferrari

AUCKLAND NEW ZEALAND

SATURDAY 25^th AUGUST 2012.

Following three days sailing in the south west direction across the Pacific in calm seas we reached Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand. During this time we crossed the International Date Line and suddenly lost a full day. It was a beautiful sunny but cool day and about 15 degrees.

The city of Auckland was extremely busy and in party mode in anticipation of the All Blacks playing the Wallabies late that afternoon. Black and white faces everywhere.

We spent the morning visiting the Island of Waiheke which was about a 40 minute ferry ride from the city of Auckland. It is a beautiful scenic island of about 8,000 people and we toured around the island including a stop at Onetangi Bay for morning tea on the beach front then a visit to Goldie and Cable Bay Vineyards sampling some good New Zealand wines.

On our return to Auckland we had a late and long lunch at the Waterfall Cafe ,on the Auckland waterfront and the home of the America‘s Cup Yachts. A nice afternoon all round before returning to the ship for sailaway.

Tomorrow is our last port of call for the cruise at the Bay of Islands.