TRAVELLING ON "PACIFIC PEARL"

Who would have thought that after four decades of travelling by sea, and not meeting one person I knew, I take a short eight night cruise and meet up with many people who I knew by name or they knew me. And even more so to meet a girl I went through Primary School with and a guy whom I had not seen for 20 years.

That took place on Pacific Pearl which just returned to Auckland last Thursday. I wanted to book a cruise which would include Christmas at Sea and as I was with my elderly mother, who did not want to be away too long, this one fitted perfectly. I would have preferred to use another Shipping Line but although apprehensive I made the booking. Read more