Day 2 - Sunday 17 January

We arrived in Cape Town in the morning.

After a quick lunch, we went on a pleasant ferry ride to and from Robben Island, during which we saw many seals, dolphins and birdlife. Once on the former prison island, former political prisoners took us on an informative tour - http://www.robben-island.org.za/ .

When we returned we wandered around the lovely V & A Waterfront, then had a delicious dinner at - http://www.willoughbyandco.co.za/ .

Day 1 - Saturday 16 January

The 2016 adventures begin - Melbourne to Cape Town.

Day 127 - Tuesday 29 September

Cruise Day 24 - Sydney - Melbourne (Australia).

After successfully disembarking our ship in Sydney, catching a taxi to the airport, catching a flight to Avalon (Victoria), we were then driven HOME, SWEET, HOME.

It was fantastic to catch up with our wonderful relatives and friends, in Japan, England, Estonia and Sweden - thank you to each of you for making this such a wonderful holiday.

It was also great to visit these places and have great experiences, as well as countries we revisited - Austria, Italy, Wales, China, Singapore, Bali - and countries we visited for our first time - Germany, Hungary, Croatia, Montenegro, Vietnam.

We also loved our various transport experiences - Planes, Trains, Automobiles AND Ships.

Day 126 – Monday 28 September

Cruise Day 23 – Final Sea Day.

Sunny and relaxed. Farewell dinner.

Day 125 – Sunday 27 September

Cruise Day 22 – Sea Day.

Sunny and relaxed, passing  several whales and dolphins and one shark through the day.

Day 124 – Saturday 26 September

Cruise Day 21 – Sea Day.

An overcast morning, followed by a sunny afternoon - nevertheless relaxed.

 Tonight was our last dinner in formal attire – Head Waiter Nathan, Waiter Velibor, Assistant Waiter Jubily.  

Day 123 – Friday 25 September

Cruise Day 20 – Sea Day.

Sunny and relaxed  - another tough day in the office.

Today we cruised past the northern most parts of Australia, including Thursday Island and Cape York.