Day 10 - Tuesday 22 April

Today we arrived in the Fiji Islands, on Viti Levu (sw), in the city of Lautoka, where we spent a few hours walking around the shops, including obtaining access to reasonably priced and speed Internet.

Day 9 - Monday 21 April

A much appreciated day at sea following 5 consecutive land days, which were all enjoyable and each a little different.
Formal was once again the evening attire.

Day 8 - Sunday 20 April

Today we spent the day in Vanuatu, on the beautiful island of Espiritu Santo (the largest island in Vanuatu and the location of the largest US base in the South Pacific during WW2), arriving in Luganville.

We negotiated a minibus for the day, with our friends Ron & Debbie and newly weds Tim & Kelsie.
First stop was Champagne Beach, which lived up to its promotion as one of the finest beaches in the world.

Second stop was at the Ri Blue Hole, which as well as being crystal clear was the site of Bill's undignified Tarzan swing into the hole.

The final stop was at another lovely beach.

Day 7 - Saturday 19 April

We spent the day in Vanuatu, on the island of Efate, in the city of Port Vila, catching a water taxi from the ship to the city and return.

Day 6 - Friday 18 April

Today we spent the day in Vanuatu, on the idyllic Mystery Island,  for more sun, sand and sea.
Can you believe that Queen Elizabeth 2 visited here 40 years ago?

Day 5 - Thursday 17 April

Our 30th Wedding Anniversary!

The day was spent in New Caledonia,  on the island of Lifou, at the village of Easo.
First was a walk with Ron and Debbie to the Chapelle Notre Dame des Lourdes, then a couple of hours of sun, sand and sea.

In the evening we dined in the ship's premier restaurant,  the Pinnacle Grill.

Day 4 - Wednesday 16 April

Today we had our first land day, in New Caledonia, on Grand Terre, in the city of Noumea.
We caught a hop on/off bus, heading south, where Di had a laze by Le Meridien's pool, whilst Bill walked up and down Ouen Toro.

We then spent a couple of hours around Noumea's downtown.

Day 3 - Tuesday 15 April

Another leisurely day at sea.
What a small world - we meet Ron and Debbie Gow, who are friends of a good friend of ours.

Day 2 - Monday 14 April

A leisurely day at sea.
Tonight's attire was formal.

Day 1 - Sunday 13 April

After flying from Melbourne to Sydney in the morning we boarded the Oosterdam (our home for the next 28 days) early in the afternoon and sailed out of the beautiful harbour in the early evening.

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