29 August - Sydney

Wednesday 29 August –Sydney

Sydney Harbour, there is no place like it for an Aussie. Sailing through the heads, early in the morning and seeing the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge come in to sight in front of you. As we passed by the Opera House and under the Bridge, the video of the choir was on the big screen singing Waltzing Matilda and I Still Call Australia Home and of course we were all there singing as well.  

 

Home after 104 days at sea, stopping at 34 ports, travelling through the Panama and Suez Canals, visiting ANZAC Cove and seeing the Pyramids, Sphinx, Leaning Tower of Pisa and so much more. 

I have met some fantastic people who are in their 80’s and you would never guess their ages as they are young at heart and mind.  Couples who have celebrated 65 years of marriage and who are as devoted to each other as when they were first married.  Men and women whose partners passed away and they continue cruising by themselves although it is hard at times when the memories return.

It has been a wonderful experience which I will cherish forever.

Distance Travelled                Nautical Miles

Sydney to Dubai                             8,035

Dubai to Dover                      8,374

Dover to New York                4,067

New York to Los Angeles     5,492

Los Angeles to Sydney                  8,682

Total distance travelled               34,651

Total distance travelled in Kilometres              64,174