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Day 76 of 102. This is the sixth of seven sea days between Fremantle and Port Louis, Mauritius.  Even with almost four weeks left of this Centenary World Voyage, and we are still ensconced in the Southern Hemisphere, there is that feeling of being on our way home now.  I was slightly surprised at the…

Day 75 of 102 (26/3/23) Today is slightly more grey and cloudier, and there remains the possibility of a heavy shower or two, as we steam ever so slightly northwestertowards Mauritius. It is hot outside and probably a little humid. (See the two maps below).+ My enthusiasm for walking is slightly lacking, but I remain determined…

Day 74 of 102.  Does that make just 28 days left of this Centenary Voyage? Actually, that is four transatlantic crossings between Southampton and New York.  Again, it is glorious out on deck, and for the first time, I spent time merely lying in the sunshine.  Walking is more of an effort today, probably because…

Day 73 of 102. Mostly written around 07.30hrs the following morning. This westbound transit of the Indian Ocean is becoming increasingly pleasant.  As predicted, the seas are less turbulent, and although not spectacularly hot, I would describe the weather as perfect and just right for both sunbathing and taking exercise. We had entered yet another…

Day 72 of 102. This is Day 2 of seven sea days between Fremantle W.A. and Port Louis, Mauritius.  I am not surprised that the air temperature fell below 20°C. There is nothing between where we are right now and Antarctica (except 2050 nautical miles of fresh air and ocean!). That is, according to Captain…

Day 71 of 102. A brief and final look back at the last ten days. Apart from a few mossie bites, I don’t think I have come off too badly from my all too brief adventures away from the ship.  Every arrangement made by my excellent travel agent fell into place as scheduled.  (Thank you,…

Day 10 of 10 (9 nights) Sydney to Fremantle Day 70 of 102, The Queen Mary 2 Centenary World Voyage 2023. For once, I slept well last night, surfacing eventually after 8.30 this morning. I wasn’t sure of my plans today other than to make sure I didn’t miss my sailing to Mauritius and other…

Day 9 of 9 nights, 10 days Day 69 of 102 I didn’t quite know what I was expecting when I discovered that the Perth Mint, which I have hankered after visiting for some years, was just around the corner from my hotel.  Outside, my silly watch adjusted quite correctly to Western Australia time at…

Day 8 of 10 (9 nights) Sydney to Fremantle.           Day 68 of 102 nights away from the UK. Written over breakfast at the Duxton Hotel the following morning, 20th March 2023. For once, yesterday, I didn’t have to be up at the crack of dawn for my onward journey.  My plane, V717 to Perth, was…

Day 7 of 10 (9 nights)  Day. 67 of 102 of the entire journey. Back in 2018, during my first World Voyage, which included my first ever visit to Australia, I took part in a visit to Adelaide’s Cleland Wild Life Park as part of a Cunard “overland” tour, with around three nights away from…