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Queen Anne has been crowned!
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Yes, Queen Anne has been crowned – no, it’s not a dramatic change from the upcoming coronation of King Charles.…
A Total Solar Eclipse – Even a Freo Partial one – Are you ready?
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The countdown is on. One of nature’s most spectacular events, a Total Solar Eclipse, is about to happen on Thursday,…
From Fremantle to Zanzibar
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As Seabourn Sojourn neared Stone Town harbour, Zanzibar early in the morning, the impressive dhow sails dotted along the horizon…
All At Sea With The Conversationalist
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As I write, Seabourn Sojourn is a day out from Victoria on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles. After…
The Shipping Derby!
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There’s a big AFL Mens footy match on at Perth Stadium this afternoon - a Derby indeed - but we’re…
At Sea With The Conversationalist – Of Boats, Birds and Horses
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Seabourn Sojourn is about to dock in Padang, West Java where guests spend a day before setting off on a…
Cruise Ships and War Ships
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Just when we thought we could take a breather … Cruise Ships Caledonia Sky arrived in Gage Roads yesterday morning,…
At Sea With The Conversationalist – The Great Stowaway Story!
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On 20 March, we left Fremantle aboard Seabourn Sojourn, having the rare opportunity of actually walking to the ship from…
A Queen, a Princess, What Next?
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Queen Mary 2 departed last night at 22.00hrs, lit from stem to stern with colourful lights. What a spectacle. Crowds…