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Almost there


Almost there, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.Feet first

It’s been a fantastic last day today. We couldn’t have asked for better
weather. This’ll probably be my last video from aboard Aurora, so I thought
I’d film it from my favourite place – up on the forward observation deck
overlooking the bow.

I might try and get a video of our table-mates tonight so you can see some
of the fascinating people we’ve been eating with each night.

Cricket at sea


Cricket at sea, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.

Indians love their cricket so much that they even play it at sea!

Getting close to NZ


Getting close to NZ, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.

We’re now closer to land (about 20km away) and small pleasure craft are
starting to come close to us.

Here’s a quick view of one that came pretty close this morning.

Sunset


Sunset, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.Sunset at sea

Sunsets at sea are amazing.

Albatross


Albatross, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.

I saw these birds following us yesterday. We were hundreds of kilometres
from land. They weren’t flapping, just gliding behind the ship and skimming
the waves.

They almost looked like they were doing it just for fun!

Kids Club


Kids Club, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.

Here’s a quick peek at the kids facilities.

The staff are protective of the kids, so they asked me not to film in there until the kids were out watching a movie (Wall-E).

It looks like a lot of fun!

Oh, and Lilly, I know how disappointed you were that the dance machine on Oriana didn’t work. The dance machine on Aurora works!!!

Dawn Princess passing us at sea

A video slideshow of the Dawn Princess as she passed us (going a lot quicker
than we were) at about 11am today.

Bob and I will be travelling on her in June :)

Dinner on the back deck


Dinner on the back deck, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.

We had dinner at the Pennant Grill this evening as the sun was going down.

The location is perfect. The only problem is making sure you don’t eat too
much.

The indoor pool and diver


The indoor pool and diver, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.
The Diver

Aurora has a few freshwater swimming pools, including this one which is
covered over when the weather is cool.

I think the nearby sculpture of the diver is very lifelike. It looks like
it’s made out of bronze. Apart from the color, you’d think it was a real
man!

Ice Sculptures


Ice Sculptures, originally uploaded by MagicTyger.

Ice sculptures at the Asian Buffet lunch today.