Cruise San Francisco to Sydney


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January 25th 2010
Published: February 28th 2010
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Trip of a lifetime and everything I had hoped for. Accompanied by Aunt Ann and had a brilliant journey, getting together with cousin/nephew and family in Sydney. San Francisco was a bit chilly but just one of those places you would hope to go back to. With the help of Ann's prior knowledge, did the place justice in one and a half days! Boarding Queen Victoria was such an experience and sailing... Read Full Entry



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Pilot boat escorting QV into LytteltonPilot boat escorting QV into Lyttelton
Pilot boat escorting QV into Lyttelton

Very Scottish scenery, South Island, NZ.
Distinctive river in regionDistinctive river in region
Distinctive river in region

On coach journey upto Arthur's Pass from Christchurch.
Chancer Kea Parrot Chancer Kea Parrot
Chancer Kea Parrot

Surveying opportunity to nick food outside cafe in Arthur's Pass.
Wellington port - trip to Martinborough for wine tastingWellington port - trip to Martinborough for wine tasting
Wellington port - trip to Martinborough for wine tasting

Tip: 2009 was a very good year for all styles
Visited olive farm, Wairarapa, MartinboroughVisited olive farm, Wairarapa, Martinborough
Visited olive farm, Wairarapa, Martinborough

Friendly family Beagle Sophie keeping one eye on tour and one on lookout for rabbits.
Masquerade outfitsMasquerade outfits
Masquerade outfits

Fair sea swell and no poss attending Ball for any length of time (early retiral for me that night)!
Pancake racePancake race
Pancake race

Small Blacks team were winners (housekeeping staff who weren't exactly tall).
Cunard White Service afternoon teaCunard White Service afternoon tea
Cunard White Service afternoon tea

Complete with quartet playing and endless top-ups.
Happy DinersHappy Diners
Happy Diners

Now firm friends.
One of best ports to sail intoOne of best ports to sail into
One of best ports to sail into

6.15 a.m. and glorious
Famous Sydney delicacyFamous Sydney delicacy
Famous Sydney delicacy

Billy Connolly recommended this snack. My cousin and his wife did too.
Karate suit on tour - Sydney 190210Karate suit on tour - Sydney 190210
Karate suit on tour - Sydney 190210

Yessssss, that was the view from our cabin!



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