tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post8612729499805993260..comments2009-03-11T12:14:44.307ZDiscover P&amp;O Cruiseshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17889498552710045530noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-88318367882649337972009-03-11T12:14:00.000Z2009-03-11T12:14:00.000ZHi James<BR/>I&#39;ve been reading your blogs every day since leaving you in Fremantle and OOOhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, how I miss you all and all the wonderful places you have visited<BR/>Great to see you with Elvis, please give him, Pearl, Joseph and wife,Ross &amp; girlfriend, Paula and all on Admin my regards.....they were so helpful and friendly towards me <BR/>Paula saved me by giving me some of her photos of Ko Samui, when I forgot my camera<BR/>Please also say &#39;Hi&#39; to Headliners Group<BR/>It was 37 here in Perth and the weekend has to be 33 to 35....I felt for you when I saw you with all the heavy gear on Jackets and Caps!!!!!!! what temp was it?<BR/>The photos are great and very inviting<BR/>Keep up the good work...you bring so much happiness to many, you&#39;re a Saint<BR/>Avril xTrustyAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-7199852102646171792009-03-10T20:52:00.000Z2009-03-10T20:52:00.000ZExcellent coverage of the Great Wall, James. Well done! Loving the blog every day and looking forward to joining you as Anglican Chaplain from Dubai to Southampton.frtonymeeknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-65738010723894073202009-03-10T18:00:00.000Z2009-03-10T18:00:00.000ZAwesome piccies James. I've followed my mum and dads dream trip from Singapore through your wonderful blog and I can't thank you enough, much love and respect.Shaunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03701259148939547324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-31543071049184507292009-03-10T11:39:00.000Z2009-03-10T11:39:00.000ZJust caught up with all the photos of the great wall. What a once in a lifetime opportunity. It is amazing! I will read all the other comments later! The gym is calling! If I ever want to visit the great wall of china I will need to be fit won't I? (lol) ;-)<BR/><BR/>I am still taken aback by the photos. Wow, wow, wow!Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03609506306131956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-40645837139671088252009-03-10T10:25:00.000Z2009-03-10T10:25:00.000ZHallo James<BR/>The S China sea evokes memories of the 2001 RTW on Aurora when Commodore Burgoine announced we had received a mayday from a Russian trawler which was in difficulties and we were going to the area.It had been carrying enormous wooden poles and the load had shifted and the ship had capsized.When we got near, our rescue craft was sent out and three sailors were brought onboard out of the sea.One unfortunately was dead but the other two were taken to the medical suite and looked after until we reached Hong Kong.I remember you going down to see them and I think one was called Boris.The next morning a commendation ceremony was held on deck praising the crew members involved and it was all quite moving.It is memories like this which will stay with one forever which makes cruising so special.<BR/>The pictures are wonderful.<BR/>Love to all<BR/>SWswatersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-61635112172324124462009-03-10T08:54:00.000Z2009-03-10T08:54:00.000ZHi there James, I have just been looking through all the photos of the Great Wall. I have never seen such ones that make me think I could have been there with you all. What amazes me is that you do all the blogs, photos, commentary on places visited - and then you mention that your pilot came on board at 0400 to guide the ship into harbour... when do you sleep???? Please give my love to John and Glenise Newman (on board till S/hampton. Cindy Lewis. PS enjoy your blogs so much.Cindy Lewisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-14977939763663093722009-03-09T23:49:00.000Z2009-03-09T23:49:00.000ZHy James:<BR/><BR/>Great pics, lovethem all...<BR/>I'm Applying to work on board as a photographer. Hope we meet someday.<BR/><BR/>hug<BR/><BR/>Emmanuel Peixer / Brazil<BR/>www.epfotografias.blogspot.comEmmanuel Peixerhttp://www.epfotografias.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-32830439856031404492009-03-09T20:59:00.000Z2009-03-09T20:59:00.000ZWow, the Great Wall is certainly on our &#39;to do&#39; list! We&#39;re missing Arcadia since disembarking in Melbourne but keeping in touch through your blog helps ease the pain.<BR/>Have you heard that Aurora was delayed in Auckland NZ for a couple of days due to mechanical issues - the local retailers were thrilled as the exchange rate made everything good buying for the visitors.<BR/>Cheers<BR/>Suzy &amp; Bill (Wellington NZ)Suzy and Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-9734128010266638062009-03-09T19:29:00.000Z2009-03-09T19:29:00.000ZFantastic experience for all you lucky people. I look forward to joining Arcadia in Hong Kong.<BR/>Regards Petercaptpetethomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07804820706369074956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-32636710947401742902009-03-09T17:38:00.000Z2009-03-09T17:38:00.000ZFantastic views and photos nice to see Carol &amp; John Porter enjoying themselves !<BR/><BR/>Heather &amp; Malcolm DoveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-81514560686532387502009-03-09T15:44:00.000Z2009-03-09T15:44:00.000ZFantastic views of the Great Wall - thank you so much or posting them. Was the drive from the port a long one I wonder?<BR/><BR/>GillGillDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-16092215420668655732009-03-09T15:12:00.000Z2009-03-09T15:12:00.000ZThank you James and Graham...that was amazing!Hazelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-51826765435743982522009-03-09T14:51:00.000Z2009-03-09T14:51:00.000Z1971 - Richard M Nixon's first presidential visit to China....<BR/><BR/>When asked what he thought of it whilst walking along it by an ABC reporter he stopped for a prescient thought, then said: <BR/>"Well, it's a great wall".<BR/><BR/>As sound bites go, that's a great (wall) one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-62736873291137775882009-03-09T14:44:00.000Z2009-03-09T14:44:00.000ZHello James &amp; all on Arcadia,<BR/><BR/>Its all been said before but what wonderful shots of the great wall - thank you for sharing them with us.<BR/><BR/>I am sure you know this James but it may be something to share with the other &quot;little bloggers&quot; - the chinese lions have no bottoms! Its true. They are placed outside the home or place of work to bring in wealth and good fortune and that&#39;s where it has to stay - if you get my meaning! Once it is in the mouth of the lion it has no route of escape - and that is why so may businesses have them outside their doors and why they are a sign of good fortune. <BR/>Remember he who laughs last thinks the slowest! Was that one from Confucius?<BR/><BR/>Nice to see Bill, Debby, Carol, John and Mrs Fleckney but what have you done with Brian (Fleckney) James???<BR/><BR/>All the best with love from Louise &amp; Tony. xxxLouise AKA `M`http://www.blogger.com/profile/10555656535434085532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-77823265479131631862009-03-09T13:29:00.000Z2009-03-09T13:29:00.000ZWonderful, wonderful photos thank you so much James and Graham.<BR/><BR/>Loved the two little children drinking from their bottles, had the little girl been taught that pose do you think!!!!!Eunice and Paul Meeusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-90125321146412446992009-03-09T12:54:00.000Z2009-03-09T12:54:00.000ZFantastic pictures,you never fail to impress with the quality of this blog it just gets better, looking forward to the other pictures soon to be posted.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for a fantstic blog i brightens my day everyday.<BR/><BR/>Regards to all on the Arcadia.<BR/><BR/>Geoff Witts PerthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-49955764665672120492009-03-09T12:30:00.000Z2009-03-09T12:30:00.000Zthe chinese may love their loins but I think they may prefer lions LOL brilliant blog, loving every minute of itNessanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-63995240537513219532009-03-09T11:45:00.000Z2009-03-09T11:45:00.000ZHi James<BR/><BR/>The blogs from the last couple of days have been fantastic, but you have certainly surpassed yourself with the amazing collection of photos from you trip to the Great Wall!<BR/><BR/>I know you must be a very busy man but maybe on one of you blog's could you tell us something about the baking on board. I'm a baker and would be really interested how you cater for everyones taste and demands with the huge selection of bread, cakes, pastry's etc we see on a cruise.<BR/><BR/>Many thanks for the blogs. keep up the good work<BR/><BR/>DanielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549524304374457964.post-61914256671668362732009-03-09T11:39:00.000Z2009-03-09T11:39:00.000ZWonderful, Fantastic, There &#39;s not enough words to describe your latest blog.Many Many thanks .What on earth will we do when you&#39;re on leave?We&#39;ll certainly miss tuning in to your every blog!!.Looking forward to the next installment.<BR/>Norma &amp; PerisNormanoreply@blogger.com