1st February 2016 When we woke this morning at 6:45 am, we were already docked in Noumea, New Caledonia. This large Pacific island, measuring 1,000km by 240km, is a French territory. We could feel the ship docking, but it did so with remarkable quietness as it crept into port. After showering, we went for breakfast… Continue Reading

30th January 2015 It was another good night’s sleep. I suppose it must be the gentle movement of the ship, simulating the rocking of a crib, that creates the perfect conditions for slumber. Perhaps when we get home, we should consider moving our bed out to the pool and onto a raft to replicate the… Continue Reading