Milford Sound meets the Tasman SeaThe journey to this point had been slow and smooth. But once the Tasman Sea came into view, it’s influence and power became obvious. At first, our ferry boat just rolled a little. As we made our way out onto the open ocean, we found ourselves moving up, down, and sideways. On what was actually a calm day, the Tasman Sea gave us the barest … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Milford Sound meets the Tasman Sea
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Friday Fotos – Milford Sound – another view
Small sailboat sailing Milford Sound There’s not a lot of boat traffic on Milford Sound—or maybe that’s just an illusion because it’s so darned big. This fjord draws visitors from all over the world and is cruised by about anything from a small boat on up to a cruise ship. We made two tours of Milford Sound, one on a moderate-sized ferry, the other on the MS Noordam. The … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Milford Sound – another view
Friday Fotos – small boat cruises Milford Sound
Cruising Milford SoundMilford Sound is one of those awe-inspiring places that draws visitors from around the world. It was certainly one of our top things to do in New Zealand. The really great thing about our trip is that we were able to see Milford Sound twice. The first time was midday on our land tour, and the second was at dawn on the MS Noordam. This photo was taken … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – small boat cruises Milford Sound
Friday Fotos – Honolulu Harbor sunset
From our condo near the Honolulu Harbor, we were able to watch gorgeous sunsets and all the activity going on in the marina. One of the things we like most about this area is the ability to get around without a car. Public transit is a block away and you we enjoyed walking to restaurants, coffee shops, a market, Ala Moana Park, and the beach. It was a little noisy at night for … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Honolulu Harbor sunset
Friday Fotos – Sydney sunset from the MS Noordam
About Sydney sunset from MS NoordamOur sunset departure was almost behind us as we made our way out to sea. We'd caught a Sydney sunset from the deck of the Noordam, which gave us an amazing view of the Sydney Opera House at sunset. By the time we made it out of the Sydney Harbor, the sun was dropping below the horizon. This skyline photo was the last I could get. Almost in … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Sydney sunset from the MS Noordam