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Ah but did you see the Tussac bird on West Island. I have a reputation for attracting birds of the feathered variety. I landed there on the same zodiac as Chris the bird man on the Explorer. He told me in all the trips to the Falklands he had never seen the Tussac bird reputed to be the best bird song in the Falklands. I heard a call, mimicked it and this little fellow flew down and walked up to me. Yes it was the Tussac bird and Chris was overjoyed.

We also love Japan. Over 100 trips though a lot were only 1 or 2 days on our way to the USA. Currently we are on our second trip this year and 2 booked for next year including a month driving around Hokkaido.

Having not long ago sailed on the Muse I totally agree. Even the stairs from the Panorama lounge to deck 8 became a vital part of my air conditioned walking track in the tropics.

Agree with @jollyjones. We cruised on Dawn August 2022 and on the Moon March 2023. The major difference was the staff. We knew more on the Moon than on the Dawn.

Having been walking in Tokyo the last 5 days and on the Shinkansen today to Kyoto today I think both places people are more dressed up than the average SS passenger on an informal night in Atlantide. Very few men without a jacket. I don’t count winter coats as jackets. Winter though hasn’t really arrived.

Well basic Starlink internet was good enough to upload a 100+ photos in a day for my cruise reports on the Moon and Muse. Sea days were slower as obviously more people using the internet. So quite sufficient speed for me and most people. I wonder what you couldn’t do with the speed you measured?

Well I will help.

Here is Cairns weather. June until October is peak season but May is reasonable. Cyclone season has ended and the weather not too bad. Major benefit in May is that accommodation Should be cheaper and easier to book. Further South the weather will be slightly milder but the outer reef will be further off the coast. I quite enjoy Townsville. Worked there for 6 months.

Well I never thought I would need to say this. Silversea need to consult with british Airways on how to present a cheese plate. Business class on SYD - SIN yesterday. Simple with 3 very nice cheeses.

According to Barbara Muckhermann in her Q&A aboard the Muse a month ago the proper procedure is that only 50% of the restaurants should be available to book before boarding. The remainder to be available when boarding. Personally I doubt that this is what occurs. But it is the official policy.

And all the best to you @mysty. May your wishes come true. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year as well as the most amazing World Cruise ever.

I reported this from the Muse a month ago after the Barbara Muckerman Q&A that we had onboard. The SS Air was in the process of being taken over by the RCL air department. So all air arrangements are now through RCL and not SS. More agents that book more airfares and so hopefully better prices and choices.

We have just had morning coffee with Malcolm AKA RooFlyer who will be joing you on the Wind. A very good friend of ours. He is flying to Santiago today and we are flying to Singapore then on to Japan to have Christmas with the family. Hope you have a great cruise. I am sure you will enjoy South Georgia and Antarctica. Finally thank you for your cruise report. Maybe we will do a TA sometime.

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