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Coincidence, I did first year Zoology but a wee while before you!

You're correct Jim. We paid $100pp for the certificate. You have to pay the additional suite deposit when you lock in your cruise.

BSc Psychology. Class of 1984 at the then only varsity, Aberdeen 😉. I think Robert Gordons is now also a university? Piper was a terrible, terrible disaster.

Agree! And several other variations on that theme.

Wow oil rigs near Invergordon. Clearly a long time since I lived in Scotland. I only ever knew them when I was a student in Aberdeen and they were out in the North Sea half way to Norway. It would have been around the time of the terrible Piper Alpha disaster.

A windy night and a Sunami warning! Otherwise all good thank you.

Ken, can't thank you enough for taking us on your travels. I can't believe it's nearly over. Seems like it was just yesterday you left Sydney. Wishing you safe onward travels and look forward to your next adventure. Kim.

I've always pondered on what is the point of Concierge? Not sure this answers the question but at least they get some nibbles that you don't in Aqua. Meanwhile ...... there us Blu!

We could start an Okra and Beets thread just for Jim. I nearly posted a photo of the roasted Beet Hummus that I made the other day.

Oops forgot ti hit quote! Pjays on Reflection? Interesting, I thought that was only on Edge Class. Not that I really need them, but X sure are consistent in their inconsistency 🤣 Didn't get any on the Eclipse back in January.

Another one for the arch list! May even be the one another member posted on your Solstice live? Looks stunning.

Whatever you decide I'm sure it will be wonderful and you'll "make it count". Please come back and share with us. Xx

There was much talk about slipping a pair of those shakers into my handbag during our last cruise. I behaved! Maybe that's why you have to ask for them? Too many have taken a walk 🤔

Welcome back! I've missed you and that glorious bar. Happy cruising.

Me too!

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Beautiful photos thank you. This region has hovered on and off our bucket list for many years. Firmly back on now!

Me too! I wish I had your problem. With the number of cruises of course, we're all getting older. Pity we're not on the same TP. Maybe catch you for a coffee when you call at Tauranga? Again, sorry Ken.

The Edge. Are you on the Solstice Jim?

Stunning. Still 11 months until our TP but your report begins to make it feel real. Thank you.

There should be a thread on islands that are right next door. I'm thinking Aruba to Curacao. When we sailed our Southern Caribbean Cruise our sons commented that they thought they'd seen the same bridge on an island multiple times during the night when sailing from Aruba to Curacao. Hey presto we had, must have sailed round Curacao several times. We actually didn't call at Mo’orea on our last TP cruise. Considered taking the ferry across from Papeete but thought it too risky in case we didn't get back on time. Thankfully it's on our itinerary next year as I believe it's very beautiful. Sadly no Bora Bora but good to see other islands. Wishing you continued happy cruising!

I guessed you would be reading, who wouldn't and thanks @Jim_Iain Really very sorry to hear you had to cancel your trip and hope you get to sail this itinerary soon. Best wishes for your surgery and a speedy recovery, knees can be tricky.

I like the look of the new Explora Journey ships and their itineraries. Looking forward to first reviews. @Happy Cruiser 6143 if you're reading this, did I see you are cruising with them this year?

Sounds like a wonderful day. Enjoy. We're back in French Polynesia on the Edge this time next year, so looking forward to your reviews.