This is one of the premier vacation destinations for Aussies and the resorts are grand. I signed up for a reef snorkel. Two and one-half hours out and back. The day couldn’t have been more perfect. The sea was glass, the sun bright, and a wonderful cooling breeze prevailed. The only problem was that we were not permitted to snorkel the reef. We were limited to a trench of about 11 meters deep and any time we tried to see the reef and the reef fish we were escorted back to the trench. At 11 meters all the coral looked gray and brown and the colorful reef fish were absent. This was a great disappointment after the Cairns snorkel. We were told it was because it was too shallow but the chase boat and outboard displaced more water and was closer to the reef than I ever was. Five hours to and fro and there was no reef to snorkel. I was so glad that I bit the bullet and paid for Cairns. It was more pricey but well worth the $$$$$. www.hysjw.cn We had a rainy sea day. I came in second at the Texas Hold ‘Em tournament but the and the CAT back to Brett’s Dock and strolled back to the ship. I really want to get back to Brisbane and really see the city. It has wonderful museums, botanical gardens, restaurants and cafes and the wonderful river running through it. The last sea day, so much to do. At 10:00 the disembarkation talk with the crew on stage to sing, “Love in Any Language”. It always makes me misty. At 11:00 the photo contest winners were announced with a champagne toast. Suzie and Mike had pictures entered and Mike took second place in the people category. Then it was the last single and solo luncheon followed by the final Trivia Pursuit where our team came in third. Next it was the Hold ‘em tournament and I came in third, out of the money but played in the live game and ended the day $1 behind. Next was Happy Hour where I learned that Peter won the culinary arts contest and his chili will be on the menu tomorrow night. Time to dress for the last formal night, meet Dave and Val for a final before dinner cocktail and say hi to the dance hosts. After dinner it was copyright www.hysjw.cn |
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THE FINAL WEEK Itrsquo;s not surprising that after the magic of the reef there would be a let down. The following port was Townsville. I planned to go out to Magnetic Island for an experienc
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