Category: My Adventures

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We spent the last day of our cruise in Sydney, Australia! The entry to Sydney harbor is a narrow opening between cliffs, and we got there just as the sun was rising. By the time we got close to Sydney, itself, it was daylight. Continue reading “Sydney ….. and Snow!”

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Yesterday, we reached Australia just about sunrise. Because we were headed south in the channel between the mainland and some islands, we saw the sun rise over land! We docked at the passenger terminal on the Brisbane River and had breakfast overlooking the city. Then we took an all-day bus tour north of Brisbane with Lynn-san as our guide. Continue reading “Brisbane!”

Hi, everyone! After Gala Tea, I made a new friend! Butlog lives with Robielyn-san, my favorite crew member who helps me learn how to do new things while Grandma and Grandpa are at dinner. Robielyn-san brought Butlog to play with me and have a sleepover! Continue reading “Noumea and the Coral Sea!”

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After Tonga, we cruised west to the biggest island in Fiji, Viti Levu. Our first stop was on the northwest side of the island, at Lautoka. We had the morning free to walk around town. Lautoka is in a sugar cane growing area, and the tracks for the sugar cane trains run right down the middle of the main street! Continue reading “Fiji and Gala Tea!”

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It took most of three days and two nights to get from Bora Bora to Tonga! The first morning, there was a very pretty sunrise. Grandma Sue-san told us that red skies in the morning are a sign of bad weather, and she was right! We had rain and strong winds all day and part of the next day! Continue reading “Toward Tonga!”

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When we got up on Monday, we were anchored in the lagoon at Bora Bora. There were clouds hiding the top of Mount Otemanu, but at least it wasn’t raining! Bora Bora is a collapsed volcano surrounded by a fringe reef that protects it from surf. Continue reading “Bora Bora!”

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Last week was cold enough that the bay was completely frozen and ice fishermen were out! Grandpa decided it was time to drain the plumbing for the winter so the pipes don’t freeze in the cold weather. Then it was time to take the Ground Hog Day cookies to the post office. Continue reading “Cold or Rainy!”

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It’s been really cold here since New Years! Lots of days, we’ve also had strong winds, and that makes it feel even colder! There was one rainy afternoon with temperatures above freezing, and Grandma got the lights off the apple trees then. Continue reading “Brrrrr!”

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My friend La Vache stayed over after the stollen party until Christmas Eve. Grandma and I took her home and we stopped on the way to deliver some stollen at church. Continue reading “Happy New Year!”

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Last Saturday, Grandma and Grandpa took me to Tuba Christmas! Tuba Christmas happens all over the country this time of year, and we go to the one in Rochester when we can. Low brass instrument players come from all over the area to play Christmas carols, and the sound is very special! Continue reading “Parties with Friends!”