Twilight - Great Book, Great Movie!

Sarah and I bought tickets online today for opening night of Twilight the movie! It was madness, line ups, sold out shows, and packed theatres, I felt like I was going to a Harry Potter movie! I read the book, so I had to see it, and although movies are usually not nearly as good, they did a pretty damn good job of this one! I loved it, especially Edward Cullen! Wow!, I feel like a silly teenager... I'm going to bed now! lol

Sydney!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ile de Pins

My last port day was today, and after our Halloween party last night, it took a huge effort to get out of bed and make it to the island early enough. It was awesome, and I am so glad that I did! The weather was beautiful and I snorkeled around the whole sacred rock “Kanemura”! There were plenty of fish, and I borrowed an underwater camera from the ship, so I was able to get cool photos! I saw a sea snake slithering on the sand, which was a little frightening, as they are poisonous and very prominent on Ile de Pins. The island is a French islet discovered by Captain Cook in 1774 and is called “Kunie” by the local Melanesians! Later we strolled around and I enjoyed my whole coconut that a native chopped for me with his machete so I could drink from it! Yummy! It was a perfect day to end with! Only 2 more sea days until Sydney! Hooray!

Ouvea, Loyalty Islands

There are beaches, and then there are beaches… but the island of Ouvea has quite simply some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere in the world. I was very lucky to get off today. I jumped off with Andrew first thing in the morning, but shortly after the captain announced crew could no longer tender, as two of the boats were not working, and there was a back-up of passengers! So most of the crew was stuck on the ship, which would have driven me mad! Anyways, we headed to Mouli beach, where the gleaming sand is talcum powder soft and the water crystal clear! I brought by big camera today and took heaps of photos! There were barely any people, I felt like I had the beach to myself. So thankful for the weather, after yesterday’s never-ending rain I was a little worried! We probably walked 2 hours to reach the end of Mouli beach where we had an amazing lunch at a beautiful resort, saw some huge spiders, and then headed over the bridge to find more sand. The turquoise waters of Ouvea are breathtaking, and literally untouched! Later Andrew, John, and I jumped off the bridge. I was scared at first, but it was great, and decided to jump 3 more times! Ouvea is by far my favorite island in the South Pacific! It is no accident that Ouvea, in English, translates to “the closest island to paradise”!

Vila's Waterfalls!

Spent the day in Vila at the beautiful Cascade Waterfalls! They were amazing, for once I was not dissapointed by waterfalls I had too high of expectations for! The rain poured, and after swimming, we were soaked while we hiked back down, but it was well worth it! Rainy days are sometimes surprisingly the best!

My rainy day in Sydney

Had the whole day off today in Sydney! The weather was crap, but Candice and I still walked all the way to the Opera house and then up George Street to do a little shopping! I ate McDonalds (not the same), and got a Starbucks! I really felt like I was in Vancouver, as I walked with my coffee in the city, with the rain pouring down, and the people hurring back to work from their lunch breaks! Only one cruise left to go, and then I will be coming home! Hooray!!!

Isle of Pines!

Spent the morning on the Isle of Pines, it was a beautiful although the weather could have been better! The beach had amazing sand and clear blue water. It was kinda windy, so hopefully next cruise when we stop there, it will be warmer and I will snorkel!

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