BARBYQ Posted February 6, 2015 #26 Share Posted February 6, 2015 David, Your pictures have been stunning . Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted February 6, 2015 #27 Share Posted February 6, 2015 (edited) Friday-Rarontonga Cook Islands. It looked very beautiful as we approached, but, apparently, the swell is too great to allow tender transfer. We have a medical emergency ( not me this time) which requires a single tender transfer, but that will probably be the only one today. It has now starting to rain and it is so heavy that we cannot see any of the island! Edited February 6, 2015 by englishusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted February 9, 2015 #28 Share Posted February 9, 2015 English USA - The next leg of your cruise is supposed to be wait listed only. Any idea how many will actually be on board? More info: Cruise is "fully booked". However, over 50 "singles" , so we will not be "full" but all cabins full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted February 10, 2015 Author #29 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We had a slight snafu checking in for our Air New Zealand flight at LAX. Since we are flying into New Zealand but leaving by ship, they needed proof that we would be leaving the country. They wanted to see our Silversea ticket which is part of the silver booklet that we got. I don't carry that in my handbag and thought it was in the checked luggage, so I was quite concerned that we would have a problem. They wouldn't accept our luggage tags as proof. Finally, I found the confirm from our travel agent which satisfied them. I never thought that this could be a problem! Live and learn. We highly recommend Air New Zealand. The Premium Economy section offers tremendous comfort and is much, much better than Premium Economy on other airlines. Business Class is much more like First Class. The food, wine and service were excellent. There is an extra foam pad that is placed on the bed when you are ready to sleep that truly makes bed comfortable. I am rarely able to sleep on a plane, but I did get 6 hours+ of restful sleep this time. It's rainy and hot in Auckland. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted February 10, 2015 #30 Share Posted February 10, 2015 You are ok and flight was good. Sorry to learn of the snafu, but looks like it's resolved. Wish we could have joined you but hope you will share your trip with those who can't be there. Bon voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ging466 Posted February 10, 2015 #31 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We had a slight snafu checking in for our Air New Zealand flight at LAX. Since we are flying into New Zealand but leaving by ship, they needed proof that we would be leaving the country. Bon voyage Victoria! :) Hope u and Bob have a lovely cruise and I look forward to seeing u in Sydney! Cheers Jennifer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted February 10, 2015 #32 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We on the other hand, had no issues checking in for our one way flight on fijiairways. Great flight except that they had two medical emergencies that I had to attend. Nothing too serious, fainting spell and too much We are at the auckland Hilton. Very nice. We walked around then had dinner at the hotel restaurant "Fish". It is very very good. The fresh oysters are beyond outstanding. I am a stuffed pig. Tomorrow we are going to take the ferry to waiheke island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted February 10, 2015 #33 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Fair winds & Following seas Emtbsam/Bob & Victoria and Rachel & George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregon50 Posted February 10, 2015 #34 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Pretty cool.....watching your ship coming into Paihia, from Eagles Nest in Russell. If you're looking for a great lunch spot, hop on the ferry and try The Gables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted February 12, 2015 #35 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Arrived this AM. Don't know what day yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted February 14, 2015 #36 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Another port that we have had cancelled. Too much wind to enter Napier harbour. Missed the tour to Boutique wineries.Now heading to Picton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted February 14, 2015 Author #37 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Another port that we have had cancelled. Too much wind to enter Napier harbour. Missed the tour to Boutique wineries.Now heading to Picton. This gives us an unexpected sea day and another reason to return to New Zealand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettywh Posted February 14, 2015 #38 Share Posted February 14, 2015 So sorry you all had to miss this port. Unique town and architecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Silver Spectre Posted February 14, 2015 #39 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Another port that we have had cancelled. Too much wind to enter Napier harbour. Missed the tour to Boutique wineries.Now heading to Picton. Sorry to hear that the port was missed, you would have loved the wineries. And in the immortal words of Bumble (David Lloyd of England and Lancashire Cricket), Napier - a magnificent town designed and built by Arthur Deco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare RachelG Posted February 14, 2015 #40 Share Posted February 14, 2015 This gives us an unexpected sea day and another reason to return to New Zealand. Exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted February 15, 2015 #41 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Picton Yacht Club http://i774.photobucket.com/albums/yy26/drksboroal/IMG_0059_zpsdaf9ea2c.jpg?t=1423879714 Edited February 15, 2015 by englishusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted February 15, 2015 #42 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Nice pix David, thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted February 15, 2015 #43 Share Posted February 15, 2015 New Zealand- What a beautiful country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emtbsam Posted February 15, 2015 Author #44 Share Posted February 15, 2015 New Zealand- What a beautiful country! We totally agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted February 16, 2015 #45 Share Posted February 16, 2015 What a beautiful town. I went on the best tour ever. A "Fresh from the Wharf Cooking Class"-FANTASTIC!! Just 5 of us but the best time was had by all at " The Akoroa Cooking School". Just a few steps from the tender dock. Saw the catch of the day filleted in front of us and prepared at the school along with 5 courses which were delicious paired with great New Zealand wines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregon50 Posted February 16, 2015 #46 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Wrapping up a four month tour of New Zealand, interrupted by three weeks on Discoverer. All I can say about the country is great scenery, nice people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonelretwes Posted February 16, 2015 #47 Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) Here are David's Akaroa Cooking school pix: Sent from my iPad mini using Tapatalk Edited February 16, 2015 by colonelretwes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare spinnaker2 Posted February 16, 2015 #48 Share Posted February 16, 2015 David's glowing report prompted me to go online and look at the cooking school. What a picturesque town and how marvelous to have the good fortune to spend time at the cooking school. All of it is just wonderful. And again, thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishusa Posted February 17, 2015 #49 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Weather is now very good with extremely smoooth seas. Arrived at Port Chalmers this am and boarded "The Taieri Gorge Railway" ship side. Took us through Dunedin and then on to the Taieri Gorge. Beautiful scenery with lots of rocks and trees with pastures and sheep. However the total journey t and fro was 6 hours. Picnic type box lunch on the train with wine of course. The crew was so friendly. You can only see so much rocks and trees before getting a little bored [/url] Dunedin Train Station. Edited February 17, 2015 by englishusa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsrkent Posted February 17, 2015 #50 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) We just had to acknowledge your cooking school... Fish looked like Gulf Red Snapper, one of our favorites. Glad you are staying well nourished. Stay well, and think of us when you remind George and Rachel of the 'seat cover' dinner, quite a night with good friends to remember. Edited February 17, 2015 by bsrkent Can't spell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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