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We were in side by side standard balcony cabins on the Luminosa back in December. We loved the beds. So comfy for 7 nights. Needed to request extra pillows though

We have ABLV in Australia. Similar but not identical to rabies. Three people died from this virus in QLD so there was a lot of media coverage. So, we are aware that bat bites/scratches are something you to want to avoid.

Fabulous to see the media coverage and the massive crowds for the two WOMEN’S World Cup soccer games being held here in Sydney. Glad you are finally seeing sun Graham after all that rain.

Subaru outback battery died yesterday. 60mins for roadside assist. Then told that the battery in our model Subaru is not standard so it couldn’t be replaced by roadside assist battery service. Roadside assist re-started car and told me to drive straight to my mechanic, making sure that the engine is not turned off. Mechanic advised that he stocks batteries just for my car model and that of my work colleague’s Diesel Subaru outback model. For some reason, Subaru designed these models with battery placements in a different position and different size to standard. Battery life is 5 years.

@TravelGirlinDallas You are such a good looking family. Lovely photos. Looks like Andrew will be taller than you both soon.

That’s a hard pass from me. I’d be getting someone in to move him. He/she looks like a cute little bat though. Greg, what is the white object on your fence in the 2nd photo?

My dad had a single frog that needed to be on a frog dating app. His loud call at night went on for weeks. Thankfully he finally found a mate.

Good morning. Rain forecast for Sunday hasn’t eventuated, yet. DH decided he wanted to cycle laps of Parramatta park. Said there were walking tracks. I haven’t been to this urban park before. Had a thought as we were driving there that there was a historic building within the park…so whilst DH did 7 loops of the 3km cycling track, I visited the interior of Old Government House. Now keen to visit some of the other heritage sites in Australia that I am yet to visit

Good morning. Last night we were in the city to see a play based on a classic Australian book. Today, it will be sunny but tomorrow will be a day of rain. Might go to the movies - we are currently spoilt for choice - Barbie, Oppenheimer, Mission Impossible and Indiana Jones. My daughter and her friends all went and saw Barbie last night. Special pink sessions have been selling out here. My friend’s son and his friend group are 4 boys and one girl so they are seeing the double bill of Oppenheimer and Barbie. Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

@lenquixote66 + 1 Happy 80th Lenny. Enjoy your special celebration. Lovely that so many friends & family will be there for you to celebrate.

@jagsfan Lovely photos of you, your daughter and your trip. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Kayaking - had dinner on Monday night at my dad’s. Dad’s kayaking friend joined us. Richard is a mechanical engineer who built himself a blue kayak named Blue Moon. Last December he departed Hobart Tasmania in Blue Moon and kayaked 1767km in 67 days to Riverton in the very south of the South Island of New Zealand. He became the first person to paddle solo, unassisted, non-stop between Australia and New Zealand. A lovely, humble guy who did it just to encourage others to get out, be active and be adventurous. There was no media coverage at the time, just a daily private blog that I had the pleasure of following. He has since done talks at schools & unis and the NZ media posted a few articles once he arrived there. If you are interested to see the self-righting kayak he built & paddled just google Blue Moon/Richard Barnes.

Glad you had a great time away and thank you for sharing all your photos. These photos from the dock look so relaxing & peaceful. Did you have this part of the lake to yourselves whilst you were there?

@Luckynana Congratulations on your anniversary & happy birthday to your daughter. @Jimbo Happy Birthday to your wife @bobmacliberty All the best to Micheline in her recovery @dani negreanu Lovely photo of all and a wonderful reason to celebrate. Your friend is a special lady.

As they grow, he encourages them to grow upright against the wall.

Some of the flowers that bloomed over two nights at dad’s friends garden. 29 first night and 53 second night. Dad was too busy enjoying his to think of taking photos but yes they covered an entire outdoor wall that he can see from his kitchen and looked spectacular too.

@TravelGirlinDallas can you leave a note on your bed, asking your steward to make up the bunk with a top sheet for the rest of the cruise? Agree that this should be the norm but your steward seems to have forgotten your son is actually sleeping in there….

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Why did you miss the port?

@sgmn Beautiful video and photos, Sue. I assume Gary is a fan of the original movie not the re-make with Mark Walhberg & Charlize Theron. I enjoyed the remake & haven’t seen the original

It’s not very exciting as it’s only one flower…hopefully someone can convert it, if you can’t watch it. IMG_3863.MOV

Special visitor to the Opera House today

Had that happen on three different cruises. Thankfully in the morning, rather than late at night. Glad they fixed it promptly for you.

Superb high tea/brunch at the newly opened Midden restaurant at the Sydney Opera House. Indigenous Chef specialises in native ingredients. Everything tasted as good as it looks. Prior to this had done a 3 1/2 hrs Hidden House tour of the Sydney Opera House with 2 guides + 3 specialised staff - Stage Manager, stage & lighting. Only 9 of us in the group so very personalised tour. The High Tea was included in the tour & the staff & guides joined us (in the photos). Standing on the stages of the Joan Sutherland Theatre & the Concert Hall, plus going up and seeing all the behind the scenes electronic staging equipment, seeing where the semis dock with the stage equipment, climbing up many narrow circular stairs high up into the ceiling and going up and down tiny lifts and into large lifts designed to lift extremely heavy staging equipment, getting up close to the Grand Organ and sitting in the stool. All was fascinating. Expensive tour but worth every cent.

Poor form to have dirty sheets then no replacements at 10.30 at night. Hope room attendant lifts their game.