Sunday 11 March 2018

Grand adventure......

last week I set off on a grand adventure..........cars, planes, trains, ferries, cruise liners and the whole lot in reverse.........
It meant driving to the nearest airport an effort in itself......had to go the night before after work.........blew a tyre on the way.............thanks to a lovely farmer who heard the noise and came to help me change my tyre.........
A relo dropped me off early to the airport............
the countryside is so dry..........
love seeing the clouds........they look so soft and fluffy.........

A very different approach to the city this time............
Yep Sydney Harbour.............snapped this photo on the train coming around past Circular Quay Station.........the Sydney Harbour Bridge...........a  cruise liner was in there too........
A short ferry ride............
And here was my cruiser liner.................Noordam..........
I had a invitation from the Cancer Council to go to a special lunch............
It was hosted on the "Noordam" a Holland America Cruise ship..........
they support several cancer organisations around the world and every cruise has an opportunity for everyone to participate in Cruise for a Cause.........
they handed over a cheque with a nice donation to the Cancer Council...........
OMG it was very ornate........I've never been on a cruise ship ever so it was very exciting..............
looking down a few floors..........gorgeous stairs and the carpet............
I'm a farm girl nothing like this at my place.........
silver service......4 course meal.............OMG it was amazing watching them work...........nothing was a trouble........
Entree...........the food was sooooooo delicious.............
I got to meet Heather..........she is the ambassadoor for March Charge this year.....shes only 93.........a spring chicken........competes in Masters games too..........if only I am that well at her age.............she was lovely..........
got in trouble for taking these pics...........something about a customs area but I still don't understand............
A huge ship...........
A view of ANZAC Bridge while i enjoyed lunch............
And to finished the day I made a new besty............Meena is another fundraiser and she was lovely......She does a biggest morning tea at her workplace......
 she has lots of people working there...........
we hit it of while waiting to board the ship.........
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I'm doing March Charge once again...........If anyone wants to sponsor me or walk with me that would be great but I will do another post about that soon..............
Walked 7kms this morning.........
Anyway my adventure continued last week and I didn't fly home............I flew north.............but you will have to read the next post about that..........
Catch you later......
Chookyblue.......

19 comments:

CountryMum said...

What an awesome experience!! And very deserving I might add. What you do to raise not only funds but awareness is just wonderful. xx

Helen said...

How fantastic....love the photos...glad you enjoyed the experience.....trust you to get into trouble.....lol

loulee said...

Wow! fantastic, what a day out.

Maria said...

Wonderful experience.. Thanks for sharing those great pics. Lovely to have meet two beautiful women..

Fiona said...

great that you got to go and meet others - good for motivation...
Hugz

Michelle Ridgway said...

How wonderful despite the rocky start....isnt there a movie..."trains, planes and automobiles"...oops no boats lol! What a fantastic day xxx

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

More amazing memories 💗

Anorina @SameliasMum said...

That ship is HUGE and so beautiful. What a wonderful day.

Steffi said...

Was für eine wunderbare Veranstaltung und alles für einen guten Zweck. Schön das du dabei warst, auch wenn der Start (Autopanne) etwas holprig war.
LG Steffi

Anthea said...

Wow Chooky, you are the lady of many modes of transport! What an amazing event & best wishes for your March Charge training. I'll keep an eye open for your info re sponsoring you.
x

sunny said...

What a fantastic day! Thanks for sharing it with us commoners. LOL!

Joy from Days Filled With Joy said...

How exciting Chooky!!! Wow, a cruise ship.. never been on one of those, it all looks very fancy! Enjoy! xx

Lin said...

What an amazing trip, that liner looks something special. And all in a good cause, what could be better. xx

Raewyn said...

What an amzing opportunity - how great that they recognised all your efforts. hehe love Sunny's comment :-)

Jenny said...

What a wonderful adventure. Looks so exciting.

kiwikid said...

Fantastic opportunity and adventure..lovely to meet new and like minded people. Looking forward to the next installment

Susan said...

A seriously fun day - gosh you get around.

Janice said...

How exciting - a cruise and making new friends. Wonderful

Bethan said...

Looks like a great adventure! And how lucky the farmer heard your tyre x