Whispering Around The World 2019

[mysty]

Thanks Miss S.  I'll make sure to report on Papeete!

 

This morning Pico Iyer gave his first lecture.  It was very well attended and, based on the applause, his next lecture will be standing room only!  He is a fascinating person and a skilled orator.  If you missed this lecture you might consider attending his next.  His book "The Art of Stillness - Adventures in Going Nowhere" was included in our cruise package.  I brought the book with me to his lecture and he was gracious enough to sign it with a personal message.  There will be a future opportunity to have him sign at a later date.

[UpstateJan]

Mysty, I missed give you a bon voyage, so glad you made it to the ship in fine form.  Enjoy!!!

[joe_90]

hi all

 

We were expending our energises in getting answers for Collins quiz when some guests got up and looked out the window. Then the tannoy bing bonged aand the captain  anounced that we had stopped dead in the water.

 

WISIS

 

was it something i said

 

After 15 mins of silence from the engines they started up again and progress to our first port was resumed a little slower. The speed of ship has disappeared from the screen displays but with a little keyboard magic I found out we had been doing 20knots at times to catch up our late departure and this is reflected in over 460 miles each day,

As far as I can tell we are back up to normal speed and will arrive on time at our first port.

 

 

Others have given accounts of our days at sea but one comment is that the food in Terrattaza is superb but mdr has room for improvement speed is an issue at night it would seem according to regular wc's  that the staff who are usually on have been moved to Muse so we have many in training.

 

Only my 3 cents worth

 

Joe 

[mysty]

Thanks Joe!  The dead-in-the-water thing was a little unnerving!  Mind boggles as to what the solution would have been had the Lady Whisper decided she wanted to sit for a while.  🙂 

[mysty]

Land-Ho!  We did get to Nuku Hiva today.  First tenders left a wee bit late.  Lovely island!

 

From sail in:

 

After a bit of a climb:

Edited January 14, 2019 by mysty

[Daveywavey70]

Evening all. Looks beautiful M. 

Tonight was a Ruby Cooler to celebrate the 14th of Ginuary.

[mysty]

Internet access continues to be a challenge!

 

Last night we enjoyed a show called "Aparima" by Nuku Hiva entertainment.  Dance of the Gods and Haka Manu (Bird Dance).

 

 

This was followed by a Polynesian dinner in the MDR.  Live music and dancing added to the ambiance.  Today is another sea day and tomorrow is Rangiroa.

Edited January 16, 2019 by mysty

[mysty]

This morning we are on our way to Rangiroa.  No land in sight yet.  It's 6:10 am and arrival is scheduled for 8:00 am.  The sky was beautiful at 5:30.

 

[Emtbsam]

Rangiroa is one of my favorites.  If you get a chance, walk on the beach.  The shells are fantastic.

[mysty]

Tenders have started.  The island looks absolutely magical!  Here is a picture from the sail in:

 

 

The water is an amazing shade of blue.....

[spinnaker2]

OOOOOOOOO

the pictures are great!!

i would love to jump in that water...

[Lois R]

Hi Mysty, wonderful photos

[mysty]

Rangiroa is a beautiful island!  Myster and I did a walk about.  And we found a lovely cafe for some cafe au lait.

 

 

[mysty]

Day 12....Moorea!  We did a travel agent sponsored tour around the island today.  It was wonderful.

 

 

Cook's Bay with Whisper:

 

Tahiti viewed from Moorea:

 

And now for something completely different.....palm frond shadows:

 

We had lunch at the Moorea Beach Cafe.  Food pics will be in the Watercooler.

[Bill B]

5 hours ago, mysty said:

Day 12....Moorea!  We did a travel agent sponsored tour around the island today.  It was wonderful.

 

 

 

Oooooh Mysty. When I see this, I'm having second thoughts about South Georgia. 

[mysty]

Day 13...Papeete!

 

Beautiful floral arrangements in Reception area.....

 

 

[Lois R]

Mysty, loving your pictures.  I have never been to Tahiti before...…….

[Daveywavey70]

Beautiful pic M. Glad your having such a great time. 

[CruisinPashmina]

The photographs are just wonderful. They bring back such lovely memories. Thank you! 

[mysty]

Yesterday we were in Papeete.  The internet access was a challenge so this report is a little late.  There was a World Cruise event held.  We were bused to the grounds of the Museum of Tahiti and the Islands for lunch and entertainment.  Here is the greeting we received as we left the ship yesterday....

 

 

Here is a picture of some of the dancers who entertained us.....

 

Here is a pic of some of the appetizers served.....

 

Here is a view of Moorea from the lunch site.....

[mysty]

Today is Bora Bora.  Another steamy day.  Some pics from our walk about.....

 

 

Silver Whisper on the right, Oceania Marina on the left.

[mysty]

If fellow passengers have items they would like to share please jump in!  This thread was never intended to be the Mysty show.  🙂

[turtlemichael]

Referring back to the Papeete event of two days ago, we thoroughly enjoyed it for the energy and skill of the dancers and singers. The warmth of the lady's smile was stunning.

[mysty]

Excellent pictures Turtle!  Thanks for your wonderful contribution!

[mysty]

Folk may be interested in following Jon Fleming's blog on this cruise.  He is the Destination Lecturer on this adventure.

 

http://blog.jonfleming.co.uk/