Good Day All,
A very busy time on board since we left Sydney, lots of new faces and catching up with business. Our cruise to Brisbane on Monday 23rd February went without a hitch and the weather was just perfect, hot and sunny! I will post a blog on Brisbane soon - this is only a short note to my regulars to let you know we are all well - and I trust you are also.
Tuesday was another good sea day although it did cloud over in the afternoon however this did not detract from the Commodore's Welcome on board Gala Receptions. As always these are glittering occasions with everyone in their formal finery. It was a joy to meet more blog readers and followers!!
Today we are cruising in the Great Barrier Reef and we have just set eyes on our sister ship AURORA at Whit Sunday Island. Tomorrow we will be in Yorkey's Knob which will be our last port of call in Australia. After this we cruise on to the Island of Guam which belongs to the USA, and then to JAPAN calling at Nagasaki on the 6th March.
I finally got my desk cleared - the first time since leaving Sydney - next job is to clear out my email inbox etc. It was a shame we could not have met up with AURORA today - so many passengers have friends on board there and the Ship's Company could catch up with each other.
Perhaps this is something we need to think about for the future and arrange for two of our great ships to meet up in a prime location - side by side on a prime berth!?? We did this once in the Caribbean with Oriana and it was a WOW factor. What a sail away party.
As soon as I can I will post the Brisbane pictures and commentary for you. My Nephews and Niece are following their Uncle James around the world - they have world maps in their bedrooms with their own magnetic ships to sail the globe - apparently it is doing wonders for their geography! When I was at school I used to study the map of the world and wonder (there is that word again!) if I would ever see any of it and now I have seen most of it. I feel very privileged to do this and earn a living at the same time.
Best wishes meantime,
James.
'In a life filled with friendship there is a heart filled with gladness'
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Morning James (well it is here!)
Thanks again for remembering us poor folk stuck at home and taking the time to let us know all is well. I am following the blog with great interest. It's the second thing I look at each day (first check my emails!) although your blog is actually much more interesting than my emails!!
I have felt quite emotional at times as you have described various scenes and events. You have a good way with words.
Best wishes to all aboard
Hazel
It's nice to hear from you again and see and hear all Arcadia's adventures.
I hope the weather is kind for all those lucky people who want to dive and snorket on the Great Barrier Reef.
Looking forward to more reports when you have time.
Gill
I'm so going to get fired when my employer sees how much time I spend reading this blog - that's ok, I'll just get a job onboard!!! Love it.
Next year, Arcadia and Aurora are also going to pass each other somewhere north of Brisbane on 27th February. I agree, James, it would be lovely to schedule a meeting of Grand Voyagers/Worldies on the far side of the world. Maybe this is something the P&O planners could look at? Who should we lobby?
Peter
Another interesting report James. I think its always very special when ships of the same Fleet meet up, so for it to happen during a world cruise would be extra special. Last November Arcadia left the berth in Madiera to sit at anchor to let Aurora into the berth, when Aurora left the two ships saluted each other and Aurora's decks were absolutely packed with passengers all waving, it was a magic moment and one that memories are made of. So come on P&O lets have more of these meetings.
Cheers
Mary K.
Good Morning to all on the Arcadia,
When i was on the Arcadia,we were alongside in Suva with the Oriana,it was good as there was an organised football game between the two ships, i dont remember who won.What i remember is that the crew of Oriana tried to take the Arcadia bell that now sits proudly in the Spinnaker bar entrance on your wonderful ship.We were also alongside with Pacific princess in the same port.so it would be wonderful for two great ships to be together, what a thrill for the passengers and crew,cathing up with old friends, in far flung lands.
On top of your busy work schedule, it is great that you have time to update this briiliant website. Thank you so much. Will you run a similar blog when you return to the UK cruising season.
Geoff Witts Perth
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