Onboard grand Princess 21st of December till 22nd of January

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6 hours ago, arxcards said:

Nice tOWeL animal. Can't say I have seen one quite like that before.

 

Merry Christmas

Nor me.

We all got a timtam in our Christmas stocking.

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Merry Christmas everyone  from new Zealand. 

Will be pulling into Auckland  later today.

We have nothing booked. 

[MMDown Under]

54 minutes ago, yes!yes!yes! said:

Merry Christmas everyone  from new Zealand. 

Will be pulling into Auckland  later today.

We have nothing booked. 

Enjoy Christmas in Auckland.  It is a beautiful city, with its harbour and gardens.  

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21 minutes ago, MMDown Under said:

Enjoy Christmas in Auckland.  It is a beautiful city, with its harbour and gardens.  

Thank you.

I have been here many times, only once before on a cruise ship. A lot of places will be closed due to Christmas, or fully booked. Just like at home. We might get off for an hour or two. Just for a walk.

[spersephone]

I was going to suggest go to MOTAT but it’s shut on Christmas Day. Here are some suggestions for you: https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/new-zealand/doc-holiday-what-can-we-do-in-auckland-at-christmas/news-story/0a185a34aa0d55055b783875c9a14abd

 

You might be able to hop on the ferry and go across to Devonport which is nice too. 

Edited December 24, 2022 by spersephone

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26 minutes ago, spersephone said:

I was going to suggest go to MOTAT but it’s shut on Christmas Day. Here are some suggestions for you: https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/new-zealand/doc-holiday-what-can-we-do-in-auckland-at-christmas/news-story/0a185a34aa0d55055b783875c9a14abd

 

You might be able to hop on the ferry and go across to Devonport which is nice too. 

Yes lovely place to walk around, even if everything is shut. 

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Up in one5 to watch sail in. Huge windows  and great scenery 

[Jean C]

3 hours ago, yes!yes!yes! said:

Thank you.

I have been here many times, only once before on a cruise ship. A lot of places will be closed due to Christmas, or fully booked. Just like at home. We might get off for an hour or two. Just for a walk.

Hi, turn right from the port and wander along the harbour front to - brain fade, can't remember name, lol - a pleasant easy walk, some bars may be open on the way, to Silo Park where there's a nice playground to watch the picnicking families having fun. Or turn left and walk along the waterfront as far as energy and stamina allow, the walk is very pleasant, on the way, if you get that far, you'll pass the track to the Savage Memorial for awesome views, or you may even get as far as Mission Bay where again you can delight at the families enjoying Christmas fun 🤶 Enjoy your Christmas 🤗

 

Got it - Viaduct Basin. I no longer live in Auckland, that and age are my excuses, hehehe

Edited December 24, 2022 by Jean C

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21 minutes ago, Jean C said:

Hi, turn right from the port and wander along the harbour front to - brain fade, can't remember name, lol - a pleasant easy walk, some bars may be open on the way, to Silo Park where there's a nice playground to watch the picnicking families having fun. Or turn left and walk along the waterfront as far as energy and stamina allow, the walk is very pleasant, on the way, if you get that far, you'll pass the track to the Savage Memorial for awesome views, or you may even get as far as Mission Bay where again you can delight at the families enjoying Christmas fun 🤶 Enjoy your Christmas 🤗

 

Got it - Viaduct Basin. I no longer live in Auckland, that and age are my excuses, hehehe

Thanks for the suggestions 

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These just got delivered. He just said merry Christmas and handed them over. Not sure if the casino sent them or because mum is elite and it's formal night or if everyone got them.

They taste great

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Second formal night. Merry Christmas. 

Food was excellent 

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The band are quite good. They are great singers. Just wish they would play more up tempo stuff.

[buchhalm]

45 minutes ago, yes!yes!yes! said:

The band are quite good. They are great singers. Just wish they would play more up tempo stuff.

It's difficult to play upside down. YOU try it!

😉

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50 minutes ago, buchhalm said:

It's difficult to play upside down. YOU try it!

😉

And her hair stayed the same 

[Womble99]

Lol looks like it is going well. Hope you had a Merry Christmas.

We will be joining you guys when you get to Adelaide too

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1 hour ago, Womble99 said:

Lol looks like it is going well. Hope you had a Merry Christmas.

We will be joining you guys when you get to Adelaide too

Say hello when your onboard

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Tomorrow's events

[Womble99]

49 minutes ago, yes!yes!yes! said:

Say hello when your onboard

Look forward to meeting you both.

How is the internet holding up on board? It must have gotten a work out on the sea days over.

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6 hours ago, Womble99 said:

Look forward to meeting you both.

How is the internet holding up on board? It must have gotten a work out on the sea days over.

It has worked fine for Me.

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Majority rules was fun and then Christmas songs trivia

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Dining room for breakfast this morning.

First day I haven't had smoked salmon.

The eggs Benedict  had solid eggs.

Mums cheese omelette was good

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Went for a wander in Port. Bought a few things. Nice weather outside. Now enjoying a pot of tea in good spirits/international Cafe.

[By The Bay]

16 hours ago, yes!yes!yes! said:

The band are quite good. They are great singers. Just wish they would play more up tempo stuff.

Rotated it so it is easier to see. 😉

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2 minutes ago, By The Bay said:

Rotated it so it is easier to see. 😉

Thanks. I don't know why it does that somtimes

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Sometimes