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
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30th January 2015 We woke to the captain cheerfully informing us that we were currently floating above 4,700 metres of ocean and that a pregnant goldfish is called a “twit.” Hmmm… random, indeed! After a good night’s sleep, we opted for a formal breakfast at the Sapphire, where we were seated at a table with… Continue Reading
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29th January 2015 As this was the day we were to board the ship that would be our home for the next ten days, we rose at 8 am and began packing. With that task complete, and after two coffees and a chat with Charlotte on Messenger, we set off for a spot of shopping.… Continue Reading
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29th January 2016 Another lazy start to the day. First, we topped up our Opal cards with an extra $20, as we were running low on credit. We did this at a kiosk just outside the hotel before hopping on the train to Circular Quay. It was a hot, sunny morning, and we were looking… Continue Reading
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28th January 2016 We woke up early today at 8 a.m. to a clear blue sky and fluffy white clouds, the perfect way to start the day. After leaving the hotel, we set off for Central Station with one goal in mind: to visit the Opera House. The journey to Circular Quay was quick, just… Continue Reading
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26th January 2016 After breakfast, we set off on today’s adventure. The ease of the transport system made getting around Sydney a breeze. Using the train, we were soon at Bondi Junction, where we transferred to a bus that took us to Bondi Beach. Despite the smooth journey and its reputation, the beach itself didn’t… Continue Reading
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25th January 2016 Our flight, Heathrow to Hong Kong, was delayed by 20 minutes, and despite a few efforts to make up for lost time, we only managed to shave off a few minutes during the journey. This created some stress, as by the time we disembarked, we had just 30 minutes to catch our… Continue Reading
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6th January 2016 The weather in the lead-up to Christmas, and indeed over the festive period, was thoroughly miserable. However, here in Harborough, we must consider ourselves fortunate, as the North West of Britain fared far worse, with vast areas submerged under water. While we endured grey skies, frequent showers, and a persistent chill that… Continue Reading
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21st December 2015 On the 18th of November, Jamie kindly invited Sue and me over for another meal at his apartment. Once again, he showcased his culinary talents and prepared a wonderful meal, with the highlight being a delicious sweet potato mash. However, this time, there was no dessert. Harley joined us for dinner, though… Continue Reading
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15th November 2015 Returning from the Blue Boar, we spent the next few days broadening our cultural horizons. First, from seeing ‘Suffragette’ in Stratford, we moved on to ‘The Dark Horse’ at Harborough Theatre. The latter, a true and unsettling tale of a Māori gang member who becomes a chess champion in New Zealand, was… Continue Reading
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