Retired Afloat is at Bali, Indonesia.

3 days ago

We have had a lovely couple of days in Bali.

Yesterday we were picked up from the ship by a courtesy car and taken to a spa where we were pampered for 2 1/2hrs before being returned to the ship. In the evening we both escorted a tour to the Hyatt Regency where we enjoyed a beautiful meal and a traditional Balinese dance group.

Today we escorted a tour to Nusa Dua Hotel and Spa, enjoying all the facilities on offer. We spent time on the beach, around the pool, enjoyed the grounds and took the hotel shuttle bus to Bali Collection shopping complex. After strolling around the shops we walked back to the resort for another sensational Indonesian meal.

We now have 3 sea days before arriving in Fremantle, back on home turf.
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Retired Afloat is at Manta Point, Komodo National Park.

4 days ago

The usual hot, muggy and rainy conditions met us at Komodo National Park, Indonesia. Geoff escorted a group for a walk through the forest on Rinca Island while Lea escorted a snorkling excursion to Manta Point and then a walk along Taka Makassar Island, which is actually just a sandbank and disappeared at high tide. It was quite special though because tiny pink coral pieces wash up creating a pink tinge to the sand.
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Retired Afloat is in Gulf Of Carpentaria.

1 week ago

A minor detour this morning in the Gulf of Carpentaria to assist supplying food and fresh water to a small ship in distress. The Reef Pilot onboard was scheduled for a lecture at 11am and news of the vessel came through mid morning. Geoff was asked at 10.30 am if he would do his presentation scheduled for 4.30pm at 11am instead, as the pilot was required on the bridge during the assistance.

The relief mission was successful, we were on our way and an air drop of parts is expected later today to enable the vessel in distress to make repairs and continue it's journey.

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Retired Afloat is at Magnetic Island.

2 weeks ago

Prior to Magnetic Island Lea escorted a snorkling cruise from Airlie Beach on the Lady Enid, a lovely old timber sail boat. The weather was overcast and a little showery but visibility was still good at the chosen snorkling location of Cave Cove on Hook Island.

Yesterday Geoff took Lea's advise and escorted the tour she did in Townsville last time we were here to the animal Sanctuary on Magnetic Island. In the meantime Lea escorted a walking tour through North Queensland Rainforest, stopping off at Hidden Valley Cabins for a BBQ lunch. The drive was beautiful through the lush and different bio eco systems of the rainforest. The drive took the tour group via a road that is still closed to the public with access only permitted with a permit and you are escorted by a transport vehicle. The road is still being repaired after landslides from heavy rain and flooding last year in Townsville.

Today in Cairns is being spent between rehersals, gym and spa. 😃
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Retired Afloat is in Queensland, Australia.

2 weeks ago

We've had a wonderful couple of days entertaining on Viking Orion. Lea's high school bestie Pam Trkulja who she met in primary school had a day on board with her hubby Charlie Trkulja while we were in Sydney. Today in Brisbane we had Daniel and Lili and the grandkids on board seeing where Poppy and Nanlea "live" 🙂. The day was topped off with a beautiful sunset as we cruised just south of Mooloolaba.
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