Leaving New Zealand

Leaving New Zealand

Today is February the eighth on our way to Australia. Some change in our itinerary because Mother Nature is not cooperating. The Captain reported yesterday about stormy weather winds of 40 to 50 miles and waves of 21 foot, change in destination, we are not going to Tasmania. This morning I was the only one on the eighth deck walking my three miles the wind was blowing at 35 to 40 mile, only made 45 minutes and a lover 2 miles.

Rotorua (Tauranga) New Zealand
Wellington. N Z
Wellington. N Z
Walking the eight deck, foggy and windy
Waitangi New Zealand

Waitangi New Zealand

The day started with a beautiful sunrise and it kept going through this beautiful Island. After a 2 1/2 hour driving to some interesting spots in the town of Keri Keri and Kawa Kawa Carolyn and stayed in town searching for a place to enjoy some fresh oysters from the bay and we were successful as you will see in pictures. “HOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL DAY”.

Sunrise over Waitangi Bay
Sooo peaceful
Lots of cattle, Lambs are more in South Island
Water front restaurant/bar serving Oysters
Sooo delicious
Crossing the”International Date Line”

Crossing the”International Date Line”

The date line boundary extends from the North Pole to the South Pole at approximately 180* longitude. The Viking Neptune plan a fantastic brunch around the poolside with many food stations. It was a big party with great food and lots of cocktails. Guests entertainers where singing it was four hours of magical moments.

Crossing to the Golden Dragon
Everyone having a good time
Sweet Pastries Station
Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line

Yesterday we crossed the “International Date Line“ that extends from the North Pole to the South Pole at approximately 180* longitude. On the Viking Neptune it was a big party, Brunch all around the poolside with many food stations, all kinds of drinks where being served and the guests stars where performing, a perfect party atmosphere. Because we jumped from 01/28 to 01/30 it was also my Birthday Celebration.

Crossing to the Dragon
Poolside Brunch
Sweet food station
Birthday Dinner
Birthday Ice Cream Cake