getting older slowly Posted August 26, 2021 #10151 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) At Lyle suggestion ... where are we ? or the name of one or both ships ? Don Edited August 26, 2021 by getting older slowly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted August 26, 2021 #10152 Share Posted August 26, 2021 IN the interest... of moving along multiple-choice :- A Dunedin B Port Chalmers C Diamond D Golden E most of the above F some of the above G what was the question First prize a World Cruise leaving Sydney on Friday 27 Aug 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted August 26, 2021 #10153 Share Posted August 26, 2021 B and C? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getting older slowly Posted August 26, 2021 #10154 Share Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, By The Bay said: B and C? You have Won.... a free set of steak knives...... the WC has been Cancelled something about Covid...... ( and also D as we were on the Golden ) would have taken G.....lol Full Steam Ahead......... Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted August 26, 2021 #10155 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Could it be the spot in the Pacific that Australian bases ships cruise around to qualify as having been in "international" waters? I believe it's an isalnd but ships can't stop there - can't recall its name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbay46 Posted August 26, 2021 #10156 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Nice to see we are moving on now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 26, 2021 Author #10157 Share Posted August 26, 2021 39 minutes ago, lyndarra said: Could it be the spot in the Pacific that Australian bases ships cruise around to qualify as having been in "international" waters? I believe it's an isalnd but ships can't stop there - can't recall its name. Willis Island? I think that's flatter than the place in the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lyndarra Posted August 26, 2021 #10158 Share Posted August 26, 2021 3 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Willis Island? I think that's flatter than the place in the picture. That's the one. Never been there so don'y know what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger88 Posted August 26, 2021 #10159 Share Posted August 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Willis Island? I think that's flatter than the place in the picture. I just googled this "Willis" island.. and what's so special about it anyway? Looks kinda weird and empty to me if you ask. In any case, it could be a wonderfull place for a group BBQ or smth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vada_9 Posted August 26, 2021 #10160 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Roger88 said: I just googled this "Willis" island.. and what's so special about it anyway? Looks kinda weird and empty to me if you ask. In any case, it could be a wonderfull place for a group BBQ or smth Willis Is is a manned weather station out past the Northern Great Barrier Reef. It's importance with coastal cruises is you go into International waters , so your cruise ship can then sell Duty Free goods. Win win. You may notice some around Aus cruises also either call into PNG or Bali for the same reason. Edited August 26, 2021 by vada_9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 26, 2021 #10161 Share Posted August 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, Roger88 said: I just googled this "Willis" island.. and what's so special about it anyway? Looks kinda weird and empty to me if you ask. In any case, it could be a wonderfull place for a group BBQ or smth The ships only go there as it is considered international waters, allows the ships to sell duty free booze, cigarettes, perfumes etc. No landings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 26, 2021 Author #10162 Share Posted August 26, 2021 29 minutes ago, vada_9 said: You may notice some around Aus cruises also either call into PNG or Bali for the same reason. Not any more, they changed them to Willis Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 27, 2021 #10163 Share Posted August 27, 2021 16 hours ago, OzKiwiJJ said: Not any more, they changed them to Willis Island. You would not want to go to PNG or Bali anyway, been to both, dumps IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted August 27, 2021 #10164 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I think it depends in where you go in those places, some areas of PNG, if you get out of the port areas, and especially someone of the islands are beautiful. BTW, I haven't been to Bali, but from what others have told me that the same applies, getting away from Kuta is key. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeanswers Posted August 27, 2021 #10165 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, MicCanberra said: I think it depends in where you go in those places, some areas of PNG, if you get out of the port areas, and especially someone of the islands are beautiful. BTW, I haven't been to Bali, but from what others have told me that the same applies, getting away from Kuta is key. I've been to Bali and I would agree, Kuta is good for accommodation and eating (and partying if your so inclined) but the places worth visiting and are truly remarkable you need to get out of that area. P. S. Just a friendly reminder in case the thread drift confuses😉@By The Bay it's your turn to post a photo whenever your ready. Edited August 27, 2021 by ilikeanswers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted August 27, 2021 #10166 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Okay. Coming soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted August 27, 2021 #10167 Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 hours ago, MicCanberra said: I think it depends in where you go in those places, some areas of PNG, if you get out of the port areas, and especially someone of the islands are beautiful. BTW, I haven't been to Bali, but from what others have told me that the same applies, getting away from Kuta is key. I would agree, but those places are not palatable to me. I was in PNG in 1970 and again in 2006, not much had changed who pinched all the Aussie Foreign Aid, dollars? As for Bali, well if you like markets, temples and drunken Strayans in Kuta, go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted August 27, 2021 #10168 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Next up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vada_9 Posted August 27, 2021 #10169 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Chinese Friendship Garden, Sydney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By The Bay Posted August 27, 2021 #10170 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Just now, vada_9 said: Chinese Friendship Garden, Sydney Spot on. Not much friendship between the two countries, at the moment.☹️ Your turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vada_9 Posted August 27, 2021 #10171 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Where would you see this collection of carvings (and more)? - all done on live trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbay46 Posted August 27, 2021 #10172 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Caschafor Park, Forsyth, QLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vada_9 Posted August 27, 2021 #10173 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) 17 minutes ago, qbay46 said: Caschafor Park, Forsyth, QLD Correct, that was quick (I believe you on the name of the park)(and I even had a clue for this) - "The end of the line" Edited August 27, 2021 by vada_9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qbay46 Posted August 27, 2021 #10174 Share Posted August 27, 2021 What port are we leaving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted August 27, 2021 Author #10175 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Napier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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