Monthly Archives: January 2014

Monsoon Season?

Posted on January 30, 2014 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 28 Cruising day, so we listened to a couple of lectures, and attended another class in Photoshop….and we napped. Enjoyed a show tonight featuring pianist Kym Purling and vocalist Peter Cousens. What a demanding life this is! Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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Abducted by Aliens?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by kcbernick

We’ve lost an entire day!!! We went to bed on Saturday and woke up on Monday in Tonga! I’m sure we were subjected to alien experiments during this lost period of time. Actually, we crossed the international date line late … Continue reading →

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Sea Days

Posted on January 28, 2014 by kcbernick

Friday, January 24 A good day for napping. Mark attended a lecture on “leadership Under Fire” by General Nick Halley. Went to a show tonight. Karen Grainger bills herself as a vocal impressionist. She performed as Cher, Celine Dion, Dolly … Continue reading →

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Paradise and High Seas

Posted on January 27, 2014 by kcbernick

Thursday, January 23 Arrived at Rarotonga this morning. Seas are choppy, it was low tide, and we were using tenders again. Cruise staff suggested that those people who are not steady on their feet wait until later in the day … Continue reading →

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Sailing Adventures

Posted on January 27, 2014 by kcbernick

Wednesday, January 22 This was a day at sea. After meeting Dr. Jay, we decided to attend his lecture this morning. His topic was “The Great Migration – Who are the Polynesians? Where did They Come From?” He talked about … Continue reading →

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We’re All Shook Up!

Posted on January 27, 2014 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 21 We cruised overnight to Bora Bora, which translates to “first born of the silent paddle.” The ship has to set anchor away from shore as the water is too shallow at the docks. Passengers are tendered from … Continue reading →

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It Feels Like We’re Going in Circles

Posted on January 27, 2014 by kcbernick

Sunday, January 19 Our flight was at 9am this morning. We drove down to Ian’s house, and he gave us a ride to the airport. This leg of the flight was uneventful, and we arrived at LAX with time to … Continue reading →

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