The inaugural cruise ship visit to Wollongong (Port Kembla) was the Radiance of the Seas in October 2016, and I wrote about that in this post. Last Monday 29th January we were ecstatic to welcome the vessel back for its third time and our first cruise ship for 2018. Here it is as seen from our balcony … Continue reading Wollongong Ambassadors Welcome Radiance of the Seas Again!
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Australia Day 2018 – Wollongong
Some of you know that Bill and I volunteer to welcome passengers and crew when cruise ships call in to Wollongong (Port Kembla).Recently our local council asked if any of those "ambassadors" could also volunteer to help with our Australia Day (26th January) celebrations in Wollongong. Bill and I were allocated to the accessible viewing … Continue reading Australia Day 2018 – Wollongong
Another Hectic Week
With Seniors' Week co-inciding with International Women's Day its been another hectic seven days in my world. I kicked off with attending the Illawarra function. Here's what a room prepared for 800 people - mostly women - looks like at 11am. A choir was performing on stage as we all found our places and settled … Continue reading Another Hectic Week
The Reluctant Retiree 