Monday, October 3, 2011

Cruise Day 1 - Leaving the port of Honolulu

Saturday morning we wake with much anticipation. We would be joining our cruise around the Hawaiian Islands.

But first it was time for a beautiful swim before breakfast
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We then checked out of our hotel
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The shuttle bus collected us from our hotel, and took us to the port, where we spotted our new home on the way.
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We checked in , got through the tight security, and it was time to walk the gangplank to get on board
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Once on board Rel quickly found all the golfing options
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We found our room, which turned out to be the same number as our home postcode. That made it very easy to remember.
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There was not much room to swing cat, so we are glad we left the cat behind.
But it was amazingly classy and elegant, and designed cleverly to make the most of limited room.
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John went and found the library. :)
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Rel was just excited with everything full stop.
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We passed our involvement in the emergency evacuation drill.
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Rel made new friends easily
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Rel quickly found the onboard putting green
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It was time to quickly check in that all was cool at home… from the forward observation deck of course. Thanks Naomi.
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Rel just loved this life.. and being near the pool deck.
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We watched the sunset from the boat
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Took a quick look at what was happening on the boat as the darkness overtook the light
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One last look at Honolulu from the boat
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And then we readied ourselves for another great adventure
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