No Doubts about The Doubtful Sound

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I decided against the well known, famous Milford Sound to go for a 2 day, over-night cruise to the more remote Doubtful Sound. This was a great trip!

I met a lad from Whales who was quickly my new pal, then we hooked up with 3 Americans and all hung out and had a great time. Two of the Americans, Chris and Susan, are touring the world for one year as their honeymoon! Their friend, Jerry, was crashing the honeymoon for a week and they were now calling it their "jerrymoon". The tour involved an amazing kayake trip through the Sound, followed by cocktails watching the sunset fromt he cruise and an excellent, huge gourment meal. I had a few too many wines and at after dinner, gave them a great rendition of the "Southern Cross" by Crosby, Stills & Nash....needless to say I had to often make up my own lirics. If you know me, then you know, singing is not exactly my strong point!! But at least I am sure I gave them some live entertainment, more of the comedic type. 😊

After dinner, we then stayed up late on the deck of the ship gazing at the stars, drinking more wine, and telling travel stories. I also saw and heard dolphins jumping in the water next to us! The next morning, the captain awoke the boat early to view the amazing sunrise, which actually was worth the effort for me of rising early! This trip was unforgettable.

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Photos

The Doubtful Sound
more amazing naturaly beauty!

So fun!
These little kayaks are so immovable...they rock!

Me & Jerry
our accomodation, the boat is behind us

All the Sea Lions!
Aren't they awesome. Make sure to click on this photo to enlarge and see the lil darlins!

Before Dinner...uh oh...it's all just starting.
Me & Matt, my new Welsch friend. We are having our "sundowner", aka happy hour drink.

Gangsters at sunset
Matt (Whales) & Chris (USA)

Live Entertainment!!
Jerry on guitar, I sing the lead, and Japanese Jane is just plain scared!

Who wouldn't want a Jerry-moon?
Chris & Susan on honeymoon, with friend, Jerry. All from San Francisco.

Who's driving this thing?? Am I?
Notice the captain in the background. Thankfully, he was a cool dude!

Comments

[Lisa]

Sounds brilliant lady!
You look like you are having a ball! Where to next Miss RTW traveller?

[Ali]

Beautiful!
Sounds like you are having a great time! and meeting some great people! So happy for you. Keep the entries coming! We all count on them!

[minfin]

Comments!
Ali, your comments are all so sweet! Thanks so much for the comments and the interest in the blog and my life!! It means the world to hear from you and everyone's comments!! xoxo!

[Aunt Leen]

Your Blogs
You should be a travel writer. Your blogs are entertaining and I get a great visual of what you are doing and what you have seen from each one of them. I'm so happy for you and a bit envious, too. You GO GIRL!

[Susan and Chris]

We are so behind/ Coming to Oz
Hi Tara! figuring out how to add other people's links to our blog and found yours - Im jealous how caught up you are!!! Anyway, we are heading to Sydney on May 5 doing 3 weeks with Susan's parents so on an itinerary as opposed to backpacking. We will be in Port Douglas but not for a few weeks so wondering if you think you will still be there?? Are you going to Bali for yoga? Thanks for the shout out on your site, you will be on ours too once we get there... Love, Chris and Susan, the Jerrymooners.