Oosterdam Cruise Vacation 2015

"There's a World Outside Your Window" A cruise ship passenger absorbs his first sights of Napier, New Zealand as the shuttle bus leaves the port for the city. Geotagging approximate 200_2_P1030603M

Magpie-lark [also Mudlark in Victoria], (Grallina cyanoleuca) . Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne 200_2_P1040122C

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030524

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030522

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030521

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030520

On a cruise with many diverse and exciting sights and experiences, perhaps the most memorable was cruising in the vicinity of White Island which is New Zealand's only active marine volcano. Situated in the Bay of Plenty, east of North Island, its 321m are impressive enough but another 1300m lie below the sea as the structure rises from the seabed. I was so impressed that this series contains more than 50 photographs after editing. 200_2_P1030519C

An early morning move for Sealink 'Clipper IV' in Auckland Harbour. Sealink is one of a number of ferry operators in the area and provides links to Waiheke and Great Barrier Islands and Pine Harbour. 200_2_P1020982

The first signs of dawn are visible over Devonport as Coral Princess Cruises 'Oceanic Discoverer' waits to berth at Queens Wharf, Auckland. She had arrived from Waiheke Island. The ship's own excursion vessel 'Xplorer' can be seen astern. 200_2_P1020987C

Two very different markets are served by the two ships seen at Queens Wharf, Auckland with The Cloud between them. Crystal Serenity was on a Miami - Miami round the world trip and had arrived from Raratonga and Bay of Islands. She would depart for Tauranga. The specialist Coral Princess Cruises 'Oceanic Discoverer' had arrived from Waiheke Island. 200_2_P1020991

Pam Ann performing aboard Holland America Oosterdam between Melbourne and Sydney. She is funny but full-on. Pam Ann is a stage persona of Australian comedienne Caroline Reid. Geotagging approximate Pam Ann Collage

I like looking up, juxtaposition and architecture. In this image, the three combine as a part of the distinctive Arts Centre, Melbourne is seen with an unidentified block. 200_2_P1040105M

I like looking up, juxtaposition and architecture. In this image, the three combine as a part of the distinctive Arts Centre, Melbourne is seen with an unidentified block. 200_2_P1040105

I like looking up, juxtaposition and architecture. In this image, the three combine as a part of the distinctive Arts Centre, Melbourne is seen with an unidentified block. 200_2_P1040104

Detail from 'Queen Bee' (2006-7) by Richard Stringer, aluminium. Developed and re-scaled from earlier work by the artist, the Bee Colony sculpture now occupies a prominent place on one face of the Eureka Tower, Melbourne. 200_2_P1040119

Detail from 'Queen Bee' (2006-7) by Richard Stringer, aluminium. Developed and re-scaled from earlier work by the artist, the Bee Colony sculpture now occupies a prominent place on one face of the Eureka Tower, Melbourne. 200_2_P1040118

Detail from 'Queen Bee' (2006-7) by Richard Stringer, aluminium. Developed and re-scaled from earlier work by the artist, the Bee Colony sculpture now occupies a prominent place on one face of the Eureka Tower, Melbourne. 200_2_P1040117

Detail from 'Queen Bee' (2006-7) by Richard Stringer, aluminium. Developed and re-scaled from earlier work by the artist, the Bee Colony sculpture now occupies a prominent place on one face of the Eureka Tower, Melbourne. 200_2_P1040116