Thursday 16th July 2009- What a wonderful day we had today in Bora Bora, one of the Islands of Tahiti and part of French Polynesia. We woke up and watched out our window as we drew near and anchored just off the island. After breakfast, we made our way to the tender and were ferried to Vaitape where we caught a local bus to Matira Beach where we swam in the beautiful clear blue water and sunbathed on the white sandy beach. Snorkelling not as good as Samoa but we did see some fishlife. Both Mason and Glen, tonight, look like crayfish after they have been cooked! (See photo) Mid afternoon, we caught the bus back to Vaitape, stopping off for a look at Bloody Marys (photo) where the rich and the famous apparently socialize – they had a board on which were all the names. They probably come to stay at the resort we saw which apparently costs $2,000.00 a night just for the bed! Bora Bora has been a French possession since 1888 but became an American naval base between 1942 and 1946. There are still WW2 huts, piers,bunkers and cannons that remain. Once back on the ship we had a few drinks in our cabin waiting for the ship to leave when we heard “Sillifant” over the loud speaker apparently for the second time. Appears that Alice’s card had not registered as she came aboard and they thought she was still on the island. Had Helen (Mason and Glen’s) cousin ringing us all concerned about her. We did not leave on time, not because of Alice, but because someone had a cerebral accident and had to transported to hospital, and we had to wait for the boat to return. A terrible thing to happen when you are on holiday. Had Indian food on the menu tonight – very nice, and after that listened to a vocalist singing Neil Diamond then went to the film “Changeling” starring Angeline Jolie, finished by a hot tub then back to my cabin to write this before sleep. Forgot to say that we paid $60US for two bottles of red wine and four large bottles of Coke at the local supermarket. Mason got tired and confused with the exchange rate. Hope the wine is good!!
Friday 17th July 2009 – Started the day off at 7am with an hours swim and aqua jog, then breakfast and went to the second camera class at 10am. Quite good and picking up a few tips – they expect us to put a photo in the competition – will have to think about that. Mason, Glen & Alice went to an astrology lecture at 11am, Mason found it quite boring and Alice went to sleep!. Choir practice at 12.15pm for Alice Glen and myself – we are quite enjoying it. Had a long lunch chatting to people at our table – a lot of that goes on and can take quite a while! Made up a team with the Sorleys, (Sue) for Trivia in the afternoon– did not do that well, the questions were quite obscure. After that, time for a few drinks in our cabin before changing for dinner in the restaurant – the meals are superb – It was an Italian night and I had veal for the main and seasonal fruits for dessert. Comedy Showtime with Mike Harris at 8pm was very funny – after that it was time for bed.
Saturday 18th July, 2009 – This morning went to a stretch class at 7am followed by ½ hour at the gym. Mason walked 2 miles on the treadmill and Glen 1 mile when he came in a little later. A fairly quiet day today with choir practice again - we are giving a performance in the atrium before we arrive in Honolulu on the 22nd. In the early hours of the morning we crossed the Equator so a ceremony was held this afternoon with King Neptune in attendance – see photos. Some of the crew and a number of passengers volunteered to be “Pollywogs“and had horrific substances thrown at them, rubbed in their hair and on their faces! Sat in the sun for a while, had a swim and caught up with the washing. After dinner we decided to forgo a show and sat in one of the lounges listening to music which was nice and relaxing. Tomorrow we are cruising around Christmas Island – the staff, helped by the 12 children on board, have decorated the Christmas tree and I believe Father Christmas is paying us all a visit. We have a further two days at sea before we reach Honolulu then Lahaina the next day.
Friday 17th July 2009 – Started the day off at 7am with an hours swim and aqua jog, then breakfast and went to the second camera class at 10am. Quite good and picking up a few tips – they expect us to put a photo in the competition – will have to think about that. Mason, Glen & Alice went to an astrology lecture at 11am, Mason found it quite boring and Alice went to sleep!. Choir practice at 12.15pm for Alice Glen and myself – we are quite enjoying it. Had a long lunch chatting to people at our table – a lot of that goes on and can take quite a while! Made up a team with the Sorleys, (Sue) for Trivia in the afternoon– did not do that well, the questions were quite obscure. After that, time for a few drinks in our cabin before changing for dinner in the restaurant – the meals are superb – It was an Italian night and I had veal for the main and seasonal fruits for dessert. Comedy Showtime with Mike Harris at 8pm was very funny – after that it was time for bed.
Saturday 18th July, 2009 – This morning went to a stretch class at 7am followed by ½ hour at the gym. Mason walked 2 miles on the treadmill and Glen 1 mile when he came in a little later. A fairly quiet day today with choir practice again - we are giving a performance in the atrium before we arrive in Honolulu on the 22nd. In the early hours of the morning we crossed the Equator so a ceremony was held this afternoon with King Neptune in attendance – see photos. Some of the crew and a number of passengers volunteered to be “Pollywogs“and had horrific substances thrown at them, rubbed in their hair and on their faces! Sat in the sun for a while, had a swim and caught up with the washing. After dinner we decided to forgo a show and sat in one of the lounges listening to music which was nice and relaxing. Tomorrow we are cruising around Christmas Island – the staff, helped by the 12 children on board, have decorated the Christmas tree and I believe Father Christmas is paying us all a visit. We have a further two days at sea before we reach Honolulu then Lahaina the next day.
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