It has calmed down somewhat, thank goodness; we deserve it as, since I last wrote, the Pacific swell has been relentless. Just as one begins to believe we’ve seen the worst and the swell subsides, within the space of just a few hours it would rise again. Never mind, tomorrow we dock in Hilo, on the ‘Big Island’. We have had numerous functions since my last post; dinners, (eating my way around the globe), fashion events, (not me I hasten to add, I merely had orders to take photos by you know who), drills, inspections and ’rounds’ of the ship, one is never short of things to do.
Here is the fashion show, clothes are from an on-board designer and the models are guests.
The ladies pose after their arduous ‘catwalk’ parade
K1 and Leslie
Hazel in her gown
We passed a sperm whale the other morning, a rare sight and, much to my annoyance, I had left my camera on the desk in my office, I could have kicked myself. That’ll teach me, lesson learned. Compared with our friend the Humpback, the Sperm whale is massive, they grow up to 70 feet or 20 metres long and this one was easily just that.
I have had requests to post a photo of my new granddaughter, so here are some.
A proud Gramps and Lois, 12 hours old
Violet meets her new sister
Now she’s over 4 weeks old.
So, tomorrow, I have to rely on K1 and her camera. She’s off with 2 friends to view Waterfalls, Volcanoes and no doubt, the shops while I mind my ‘shop, here on board.
Dear Jonathan,
All the ladies look stunning! It is a family affair glad to see photos of your grand daughters – darling!
Aloha, Rosie
Beautiful granddaughters. Love your pictures.
Thanks for sharing your photos. Hope your Hilo visit goes well.
Aloha
Jonathan..we send our congratulations to you on the birth of another beautiful granddaughter! Following you and wishing we were onboard with all of you. Sorry we didn’t connect before you left but we watched you sail out on the webcam at Port Everglades. Hope you are soon in smooth waters. Love to K1 ?
A wonderful adventure via your post Captain.
We even followed your first few on the Volendam over the past 3 weeks. Now back in A warm Melbourne.
One day we will be onboard with you hopefully
Thanks indeed …wonderful grandchildren!
Regards
Noel & Patricia
What an adorable baby. Bet violet just loves her.
Hi Jonathan. We were with you last year and missing it this year. Good friends aboard. Sandy and Bruce Bosquet. Is that Leslie Neese in the fashion show pictures. We know her from spruce creeek fly-in. Please say hello. Hope you have smooth seas from now on.
Karen Ray