The time is fast approaching to head out again. I fly to Los Angeles a week from today to join my home away from home the ms Amsterdam. I have spent a couple of years aboard that ship and it is truly home to me. I look forward to hitting the high seas once again. I will see my good friend Aart in L.A. and I am very excited about that.... We have much to talk about. This world voyage will be very interesting. I have many close friends on board and I will see some old friends along the way. In Buenos Aires I will see my old friend Leny Ferrero, an exchange student from my high school days. In Sydney I will see Robert & Bronwyn Newton who I have sailed around the world a few times with in past years. In Barcelona I hope to see my friend Jesus Garcia whom I met on the 2007 World Voyage and who publishes a travel site in Spain at
http://cruceroadicto.com/ Jesus has honored me by translating and publishing my blog on his site for the cruise aficionados in Spain. I may even, if time permits, see a few other friends in Sydney who will be on board the Princess World Voyage. Having friends around the world make these voyages even more special. Another highlight will be a trip to Bangkok & Chaing Mai in Thailand with my friend Brad for almost a week..... Should be a great photo adventure. Of course, one of the major highlights will be returning to Antarctica, so beautiful that words couldn't possibly do it justice. I will try with my photos. So am I getting excited, you bet I am.....
Hi Jeff,
ReplyDeleteI am so looking forward to your next World Cruise. I hope you will be luckier than we were in April, when we weren't able to go ashore at Easter Island due to the water at the landing point on the island for the tenders being a little rough, a huge disappointment for all on board the Royal Princess. Take care and I am looking forward to more of your wonderful photos.
Jennie
Enjoy your wonderful voyage! I look forward to reading about your adventures and seeing your photos. I'll be sailing the same day but only for 14 days.
ReplyDeleteThe water at Easter Island can be very rough. I am very lucky to have been there twice. The last time the water was so rough at the anchorage that tendering would have been impossible. The Captain sailed to the North side of the island where the seas were calmer and had the crew put together a floating dock of sorts and we successfully got ashore. He and his crew accomplished amazing things that day....
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ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are off on your travels next week, having just returned from 3 weeks cruising on Seabourn in the Adriatic, have plenty to do before leaving here at the end of the year. We are spending first 3 weeks travelling and playing golf in Argentina and join the good ship Amsterdam in Buenos Aires. Like you I am very excited about returning to Antartica, a photographers paradise! and also meeting all the "old" friends on Amsterdam. See you in BA!! Safe travels.... Elaine Jones
Hi Jeff.. I´m ready for translate all your adventures in our site again this year... and I hope to meet you this time and with a coke share time in Barcelona.. but this time I will need to make an interview for the people who follow you day by day in spanish..
ReplyDeleteSafe travel and better pictures!!
Jesus Garcia
I'm glad "we're" taking off again!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you are looking forward to your adventure. I'm looking forward to it. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to following your next big adventure. Happy sailing!
ReplyDeleteGetting excited for the trip! Cannot wait for your adventure, hope you have a safe and wonderful trip and enjoy the wonderful places your going to visit. Thanks again for making the effort on the blog, it is greatly appreciated!
ReplyDeleteKen
I found your blogs on Cruise Critic website (Holland America), and I just had to say I am excited about your next trip. You honestly take us with you. I look forward to your stunning photos, and commentary with each cruise you take. Thank you sharing this with us! It is a wonderful thing you do!
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