Comments on Florida Girl in Sydney: Our Australia and New Zealand Cruise Adventure

PR- Thanks mamacita.

2011-03-02T13:27:01.715+11:00

PR- Thanks mamacita.

Of course, I love all the photos but my fav's....

2011-03-02T08:51:47.911+11:00

Of course, I love all the photos but my fav's...as you may have guessed...are the amazing New Year's Eve tooth pull and the incredible fluffy tiger shuffle boarding!!!
Amazing story telling on your part, too!

Kristie- Thanks! The Cadbury factory was cool! A...

2011-01-23T18:59:03.078+11:00

Kristie- Thanks! The Cadbury factory was cool! And we almost didn't get the tour because the "chocolate waterfall" inside the big silo was broken and tours were canceled that morning when we arrived-- then as if by miracle (haha) it was fixed and we got to go. woo hoo, must have been meant to be.

Wow,that looks like an amazing trip! Can I just t...

2011-01-23T16:21:41.346+11:00

Wow,that looks like an amazing trip! Can I just tell you how jealous I am that you have access to the most awesome Cadbury chocolate. I would give just about anything to tour that factory and load up! We have Cadbury chocolate here in Minnesota but it is no where near being as good as the stuff I had in Australia or Canada. Now I want some chocolate. Dang.

As usual your pictures are stunning!

jpck- They were amazing. Love them! You need to ...

2011-01-17T21:08:51.391+11:00

jpck- They were amazing. Love them! You need to go to Alaska!

Steck- Did I mention the highlight of our day in Dunedin was my seven year old barfing all over the car? Oh right, I did. Your story sounds like it was much more fun...

A fantastic trip, for sure. I have no snappy one-...

2011-01-17T19:10:36.902+11:00

A fantastic trip, for sure.

I have no snappy one-liners, sorry to say. But I'll mention that the highlight of my New Zealand trip was being evicted from my shared hostel room in Dunedin because of snoring.

Looks like an amazing time!!! How awesome are thos...

2011-01-17T04:17:20.316+11:00

Looks like an amazing time!!! How awesome are those fjords!?!?

Rassles-matassles- I don't know if y'all ...

2011-01-15T17:08:51.183+11:00

Rassles-matassles- I don't know if y'all could handle it. Well you could, but not sure about the rest of them.

ADD THE VIDEO! ADD THE VIDEO!

2011-01-15T08:42:05.623+11:00

ADD THE VIDEO! ADD THE VIDEO!

Marvin- And in regards to editing a post-- would t...

2011-01-14T09:54:30.079+11:00

Marvin- And in regards to editing a post-- would that be so I could add the elevator video-- or the talent show video?

Tamara- Hmmm-- who knows? Thanks!

Love this post, really funny! I could only imagine...

2011-01-14T08:02:59.239+11:00

Love this post, really funny! I could only imagine what happened to the tour guide after you ditched him. Hope you enjoyed!

I'll show you my vomit photos if you show me y...

2011-01-14T07:54:31.108+11:00

I'll show you my vomit photos if you show me yours.

You CAN edit posts in Blogger after you posted them. You just can't edit comments, while in Wordpress you CAN (woo!).

Awesome pix.

South Beach- Thanks! And we're going to China...

2011-01-13T23:37:46.117+11:00

South Beach- Thanks! And we're going to China next-- wanna come?

Awesome story and pictures. Love the one of you w...

2011-01-13T13:41:34.388+11:00

Awesome story and pictures. Love the one of you with a fjord in the reflection. Been there "back in the day" as we call it too. I'm sure the whole cruising experience was different with the 5 & 7 yr old as I have experienced it myself. Wow, how the 7 yr old has grown!! Great post!

Dina- Thanks and thanks cuzzie! He did ask if we ...

2011-01-12T10:52:39.910+11:00

Dina- Thanks and thanks cuzzie! He did ask if we wanted to go to the tower overlooking the city-- but yeah, he was basically a cab driver for WAY more money!

Rinniez- We loved loved loved Milford Sound too-- it was like being in Alaska, only slightly warmer. I think I belong living somewhere that feels like that!

This just looks like sooooo much fun! I havent bee...

2011-01-12T10:41:39.945+11:00

This just looks like sooooo much fun! I havent been to Tasmania yet but pretty much everywhere else you went - i absolutely love milford sound in NZ its so beautiful!
definately sold the idea of going on a cruise!
:)
xx

Awesome trip report!!! You have a great way of de...

2011-01-12T02:43:44.148+11:00

Awesome trip report!!!

You have a great way of describing things.

Funny that the Melbourne tour guide asked you where to go. Did he not even give you choices??? I can imagine someone saying "Would you prefer to go here, here, or here?" But to just ask "Where do you want to go?" He sounds more like a cab driver.

I also like seeing your old cruise photos. I'm sorry about your friend passing away.

Erin- Don't worry-- YOU will see it, if I hav...

2011-01-11T22:58:40.019+11:00

Erin- Don't worry-- YOU will see it, if I have to drag you over here myself, it's so funny. And I know, and Big Daddy had just agreed that I should find Ruby a brother... so there you have it-- we're getting a puppy. When I had a yorkie, I got a cat to keep him company, and that was great-- but the Rubesmeister needs a friend, she's like the most social doggy loving dog ever. Let's catch up... when?

Yay! Love the cruise wrap-up post. I'm lucky e...

2011-01-11T22:38:26.037+11:00

Yay! Love the cruise wrap-up post. I'm lucky enough to have seen your photos already, but they are always way better when they are in addition to your witty stories. I'm glad you had a great time! I think I'd love Hobart too. I think climate-wise Tasmania is my kind of place.

Oh... and you KNOW I want to see that video of you and Big Daddy swearing. I would PAY to see it. I triple dog dare you. ;-)

Oh and yes, Ruby needs a playmate. Believe me, I have two, and they need a friend. Start working your charm sister!

Mwah! xo

Kate- So comforting to know I'm not alone in t...

2011-01-11T22:23:38.899+11:00

Kate- So comforting to know I'm not alone in this- haha. You just made me realize there was an Epi-pen 2pk (for nut allergy) in our bag too!

Taskers- I"ll email you or ask Natalie to. And have to admit, we miss Texas too-- it was a surprising awesome place to live (we were in Dallas for 4 yrs).

Skye- We MUST get together-- it has been such a hectic year, and we miss y'all! When can we come to the new house?

Suzinoz- Thanks! And if ever in Sydney, please ema...

2011-01-11T22:17:19.977+11:00

Suzinoz- Thanks! And if ever in Sydney, please email me, I'd love to meet you.

C.in Oz- I'd definitely recommend a cruise to see these places, then you can decide where you'd want to go back to. Glad to be back-- I've been trying to organize a blog post for like a month alreday... it was ridiculous.

love the photos Laura and with over two weeks of h...

2011-01-11T21:59:37.336+11:00

love the photos Laura and with over two weeks of holidays left and me on leave surely we can manage to catch up??????

I've wondered where you've been - and now ...

2011-01-11T20:52:40.974+11:00

I've wondered where you've been - and now I know! Sounds like tonnes of fun - great photos, especially the one with the tiger suit, that is just hilarious!

I'm so excited that you caught up with Nat - I've noticed her personal blog is no longer available without invite, so if you have her email I'd love to get it from you (mine is gdayfromla @ gmail . com)

We're pretty much settled back in Perth, though in reality I'd love to be back in Houston and I beg my husband every day to sell this place, quit his job and move us back (yeah, that's not happening). I've had both my kids home with me full time since May 21, not that I'm counting, and can't wait until school starts in 3 weeks (again, who's counting) and don't know what I'll do with all my time.

Hope you enjoy the last few weeks of school holidays!

Looks like you had an amazing trip and great photo...

2011-01-11T20:43:29.963+11:00

Looks like you had an amazing trip and great photos. I can relate to the carry-on story. My daughter was stopped at Singapore airport as we were changing planes and asked to remove the scissors from her hand luggage. Scary thing is the bag had already been scanned in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi and no-ne had noticed. Now I check!

IN LOVE with the photos of your son in the tiger s...

2011-01-11T20:26:31.997+11:00

IN LOVE with the photos of your son in the tiger suit. What an awesome mom you are! That cruise looks amazing, and makes me want to hit the high seas. Nice to see you back in blog land!