I don’t know what it is about churches that attracts me when we travel – after all, I’ve been an agnostic since my teenage years. But there is no doubt that churches, temples, shrines and mosques draw me like a moth to a flame. And that was true in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia,…
We recently went on a Mexican Riviera cruise (now, I know that sounds like I am showing off, but there is a point to my story, honestly!) Anyway, while chatting with other cruisers (almost all of whom were North Americans), I said that we had cruised to the South Pacific 4 times. One of them said how…
The theme letter for our travel pics this week is Y – for You should see the view! This picture’s in France, believe it or not – but not in Europe. It’s a view from Noumea – in fact, from the Ouen Toro lookout. Now Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia, in the South Pacific –…
The theme letter for our travel pics this week is U, for Under. For Wednesday, we head Under Water – to Jinek Bay, at Lifou – one of the most popular snorkelling spots for those cruising the South Pacific. I’d been to Lifou a few years back, and snorkelled at Jinek Bay – and was a…
The theme letter for our travel pics this week is up to Q – so we’ve chosen Quiet Reflections. For Saturday, we return to Lifou – an island we referred to last week in our P for Pacific Island series. Snorkelling here is lots of fun – and every time I see pictures like this,…
The theme letter for our travel pics this week is up to Q – so we’ve chosen Quiet Reflections. Noumea, in New Caledonia, is on the itinerary of almost every cruise ship sailing the South Pacific. And its probably fair to say it’s not the favourite port for many .. in fact, lots of passengers don’t…
The theme for our travel pics this week is P for Pacific Islands. For Saturday, lets check out some street art in Noumea, New Caledonia. Just as you walk back to the Gare Maritime, or main Quay in Noumea, you’ll see a wall of amazing street art. It’s colourful, spectacular, and reminds me a lot of a…
The theme for our travel pics this week has been J, for Jungles (and rainforests) – and for Sunday, we are at Lifou, in the Loyalty Islands of New Caledonia. The island is a raised coral atoll, or makatea – and is a truly glorious spot. It’s covered with rainforest, except where it has been cleared for agriculture,…
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