The much anticipated cruise left Auckland on the afternoon of Ricks 40th birthday. Again, it was a beautiful day in Auckland and a great day all round to be cruising in Auckland Harbour which was looking her sparkling best.
One of the first things we had to do on boarding was attend a mock evacuation drill. Everybody was champing at the bit to get out and explore the ship so it was a bit like torture having to pretend it had all turned bad and we had to get off the ship.
Ok I know we all look a little ridiculous. We all felt a little ridiculous.
Escape was quick however and we made it up on one of the decks ready for departure
Tricky enjoying his birthday
Auckland was beautiful that day
This is the show lounge where we spent many an evening watching whatever show was on that night. Also they had bingo there every afternoon at 4pm .... Toby fast became an addict and could be relied upon to make sure everyone was there and ready to go on time, armed with their dabbers.
He also won a door raffle one day ...
Enjoying the view from "The Dome"
There were all sorts of shows on at all sorts of times. This was a laser show one afternoon in the main atrium. We learnt quickly to get there early to secure a good seat .... it was dog eat dog when it came to getting the best view
Our cabin. A little compact for the four of us but we coped well so long as none of us was snoring.
This is where we had most of our meals. Silver service, three courses every night. Quite decadent.
A nice photo of Rick and Sophie
Another day, another show.
The endless corridors
Another show ....
.... and I got to go onstage and do what I do best - eat! Here I am sampling the scallop dish. Nice but a couple more scallops would have been good for my pre dinner snack!
Me and the chefs - I had to buy the ships cookbook for the privilege of this photograph
Cruising back into Brisbane in the early hours of the morning
Sailing under the gateway bridge
Getting ready to dock at Portside. Brisbane not as lovely as Auckland to cruise into.
The indignation of being back on land. We were all a little terse that day.
And another holiday over. Sigh.
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