tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post2429130953880911886..comments2010-03-12T07:05:25.180ZDiscover P&amp;O Cruiseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889498552710045530noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-66408698260507588572010-03-12T07:05:25.162Z2010-03-12T07:05:25.162ZWe were priveledged to see the sunset and enjoyed a day out to mt kinabaloo,we also were guilty of also consuming a lot of that beer. The Beal Family onboardbeal familynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-20410176067901866262010-03-11T21:28:11.732Z2010-03-11T21:28:11.732ZWhat a fabulous sunset and what wonderful photos yet again James. I am so envious still of this Grand Voyage, but feel as I have been with you in spirit. Hope you took notice of Elaines comment about writing a book about your travels it will be a best seller among us cruisers you realise dont you.<br />RosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-90641957138066491572010-03-11T17:29:26.348Z2010-03-11T17:29:26.348ZElaine. Great minds what??<br />Nigel is on Aurora, and when I meet him I will tell him you were asking.<br /><br />Judith, nice to hear another Judith, so many are Judy.<br /><br />Yes, we did sail with Capt Sample, he was obsessed with Green Flash and we never saw it!! despite all his encouragement. We were on the old Victoria 11 years ago. However his enthusiasm makes us watch every likely sunset and we eventually saw the Green Flash while on Aurora in the Med about three years ago. So it took a long time for us to witness it.<br /><br />Thanks James for the picture it brought back memories didn&#39;t it?<br />Regards to all. (the other) JudithJaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-45008074662558290392010-03-11T16:20:38.578Z2010-03-11T16:20:38.578ZHi James ..Ill tell you how I spent my morning...my friends that are joining Arcadia in Hong Kong forgot their papers and didnt know how to get to the ship so they phoned me to get all the info. they needed from Sampton, which I did and phoned them back in HK with the agents No. and details about the shuttle bus. I even contacted my other two friends that are on board for info. Am I a pal or am I a pal? and to think they will be having their Kir Royals and im not there, anyway great blog by the way there names are David and Maggie ( big trouble) look out for them Best Wishes from Scotland.... EvelynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-81454021514451004832010-03-11T16:19:42.040Z2010-03-11T16:19:42.040ZHi James ..Ill tell you how I spent my morning...my friends that are joining Arcadia in Hong Kong forgot their papers and didnt know how to get to the ship so they phoned me to get all the info. they needed from Sampton, which I did and phoned them back in HK with the agents No. and details about the shuttle bus. I even contacted my other two friends that are on board for info. Am I a pal or am I a pal? and to think they will be having their Kir Royals and im not there, anyway great blog by the way there names are David and Maggie ( big trouble) look out for them Best Wishes from Scotland.... EvelynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-81434876187167057792010-03-11T16:18:34.869Z2010-03-11T16:18:34.869ZHi James ..Ill tell you how I spent my morning...my friends that are joining Arcadia in Hong Kong forgot their papers and didnt know how to get to the ship so they phoned me to get all the info. they needed from Sampton, which I did and phoned them back in HK with the agents No. and details about the shuttle bus. I even contacted my other two friends that are on board for info. Am I a pal or am I a pal? and to think they will be having their Kir Royals and im not there, anyway great blog by the way there names are David and Maggie ( big trouble) look out for them Best Wishes from Scotland.... EvelynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-17696723937450131302010-03-11T15:21:38.999Z2010-03-11T15:21:38.999ZHello James<br /><br />Cant thank you enough for the blog it is amazing.<br /><br />Have just emailed photos of Kota to my goddaughter who lived in Brunei for 4 years, whilst serving as a nurse in the navy.<br /><br />Elaine and Judith must have sailed with Chris Sample, he was always on about the Green Flash.<br /><br />Judith AtkinsJudithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-67171754430955960082010-03-11T15:20:39.297Z2010-03-11T15:20:39.297ZHello James<br /><br />Cant thank you enough for the blog it is amazing.<br /><br />Have just emailed photos of Kota to my goddaughter who lived in Brunei for 4 years, whilst serving as a nurse in the navy.<br /><br />Elaine and Judith must have sailed with Chris Sample, he was always on about the Green Flash.<br /><br />Judith AtkinsJudithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-80988907113278680882010-03-11T13:18:01.643Z2010-03-11T13:18:01.643ZMore wonderful stories and photos from your hand James, you portray everything so well. You must put a lot of work into your blog so I for one truly appreciate it and I am sure all your other fans do as well.<br /><br />Keep enjoying it all and I look forward to all your future blogs.<br /><br />Take Care<br />Mary G.KScottylasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00335492166241879946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-39560720179434420742010-03-11T13:17:51.688Z2010-03-11T13:17:51.688ZHi James,<br /><br />Well the 3 boys and i went down to the coast and watched a fabulous sunset, then as it got darker we saw the lights of Aurora in the distance about 5-6km off the coast maybe a little further. We watched her for about and hour and a quarter, what a fantastic sight to see, she was lit up like a shimmering diamond.We first spotted her as she was approaching the southern end of Rottnest Island<br />and we followed her well past the northern tip and up to the coast where we live.She is in Geraldton tomorrow then on to Singapore a few days later. <br /><br />Regards to all on Arcadia.<br /><br />Geoff Witts PerthGeoffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12346814412172560274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-57250473102129798202010-03-11T11:37:17.682Z2010-03-11T11:37:17.682ZGood day James<br /><br />Judith has just asked what I was going to ask - about the green flash. Last year on Oriana, Natalie and I were sitting in the restaurant facing one of the windows at sunset. She said Mum keep an eye on that sun and you will see the green flash. I didn&#39;t believe her, but I watched and sure enough I saw the green flash. I&#39;d never heard or seen it before. It&#39;s amazing!<br /><br />The pictures as usual are great. Lizzie I remember from Christmas. Where has Nigel gone (apart from for his break)?? Aren&#39;t the flu jabs quite late this year??<br /><br />Tom&#39;s brother has had the pleasure of sitting with Geoff on one of our previous cruises. He gave them a tour of the stores. <br /><br />I like the photos of the folk of KK going about their daily business. There homes do not look as comfortable as our&#39;s here in the UK, but I bet they are far more contented than us!! The smile on that young ladies face holding the little girl says it all really. I&#39;ve enjoyed seeing photos of somewhere I doubt I will ever get to in my lifetime!<br /><br />Well next stop Hong Kong. I am looking forward to that blog James. Until then have a lovely couple of days at sea. And take care x<br /><br />Elaine (aurorabore)Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03609506306131956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-17812272440877548212010-03-11T10:30:27.637Z2010-03-11T10:30:27.637ZHi James, Did you see the Green Flash as the sun set? It looked very clear. We have seen it once. Quite a weird phenomonon! (spelling?)<br />Only four sleeps to Singapore and Aurora. Regards to all JudithJaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-4783224174379238022010-03-11T09:25:16.772Z2010-03-11T09:25:16.772ZGreat blog, as usual, thanks James.<br /><br />I love to see behind the scenes pictures as well and to see who I recognise from my 3 cruises on Arcadia.<br />Have nothing booked for Arc this year - but have next year&#39;s RTW pencilled in my diary...just in case!<br />I would love to be there....I could be your Port Lecturer if you need one!HazelGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-13209819287562449822010-03-11T08:45:28.924Z2010-03-11T08:45:28.924ZHi James,<br /><br />Great photos as usual, Kota is a beautiful place the houses on stilts reminded me of Brunei where there are some lovely villages on stilts.<br /><br />Hope you are enjoying HK, my favourite place in all the world that i have been too. It is a fantastic place so diverse.<br /><br />Where are you birthed today, the Queen Victoria left about 40 minutes ago, but it does not look like either of you are birthed at the normal passenger terminal. <br />Looking forward to the great updates to come.<br /><br />Aurora is in Fremantle today, but it was too hot to go and visit we have had a 38c degree day today. so nice to stay indoors, i am sure the passengers are enjoying the great tours on offer. <br /><br />Regards to all on Arcadia <br /><br />Geoff Witts Perth.<br /><br />Ps may watch the coast at about 18.30 to see if we can see Aurora as she makes her way up the coast to Geraldton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com