Things we didn't know @ Sea

  It's Wednesday at 7 a.m., the sun is shining, and we are just passing Arthurs River, leaving Tasmania. We are travelling at 20.9 knots, and the sea depth is 3290 metres. We have travelled 940 nautical miles so far on the trip. Yesterday, we spent time in Hobart, exploring one of Australia’s most poignant historical sites under the drizzle of rain and the challenge of a 1.5-kilometre walk uphill. Our destination? The National Trust of Hobart for their Unshackled Exhibition —a remarkable journey into Tasmania's convict history. Entrance to the Penitentiary Chapel (this entrance for the free folk) The exhibition is a four-part experience that immerses visitors in the lives, struggles, and stories of the 75,000 convicts transported to Tasmania between 1803 and 1853. Here's what made our morning unforgettable: The Pandemonium segment took place in the prison chapel and used a powerful widescreen presentation to depict Tasmania's convict years from 1803 to 1853. The...

Launched in 2018, the Celebrity Edge has redefined luxury cruising with its sleek design and innovative features. This magnificent ship can accommodate 2,918 passengers and boasts a crew of 1,377. With 15 decks, the Celebrity Edge is like a floating city, offering endless ways to relax and explore. We can indulge in culinary delights at 10 different restaurants , a continuous buffet, and many coffee centres and bars. The ship features four swimming pools and a walking track that allows guests to enjoy stunning ocean views while staying active. The top-deck garden is a tranquil space, and the ship also boasts a range of shops, spas, and gyms to cater to every interest.   at this moment It’s a picture-perfect Monday afternoon out here. The seas are calm, the temperature is a crisp 18 degrees, and the sun is shining brightly. We’ve covered 406 nautical miles so far and are cruising along at a steady 18 knots. As we approach the Lady Barron Islands on our way to Hobart, w...

  Arrival time mid afternoon at the Overseas Terminal in Sydney, in the midst of five minutes of torrential downpour. All going well till we realised there is no kettle, no cups, no teabag, no fridge (but a very big safe instead). Aaargh, thanks for nothing Americanos. Sue and I are both cuppa tea first thing in the morning drinkers. Like 6.30am early. How could we cope? A thermos (to be bought in Hobart), nicked tea bags, milk in another thermos, maybe teabags bought in Hobart...... A cuppa in the top-deck cafe before our morning walk on the ship's Walking Track was our best solution. We were resigned to the double need. Luckily we met Wayan wrangling a big mattress out of another door. He is our Stateroom Attendant. He wanted to help us, he said. We need a kettle, cups, teabags and milk, we cried. "No problem" said Wayan, "you shall have them by tomorrow". Oh well, cuppa on Level 14 Oceanview Cafe (where the Walking Track is, see that post). In the meantime, w...