July 1....was our 9th wedding anniversary and we recieved from the dinning staff champaign and a beautiful cake. This is the first time we have had to share a table but we were very lucky! The couple is from Australia, both had their first marriage partners die etc. Both are rather interested and candid about issues ie abortion, pro life pro choice politics so Gerry has been in hog heaven. Usually he doesn't express his views as he things it is better not to get into heated discussions but this couple has thought it all a really sharing of different cultures etc.

July 2 Last Port Geraldton back in Australia and out excursion was very nice....we saw Kangaroos in the wild and I think I was able to get good photos also the large orstrich like birds clifts impressive....carved by the river leading to the sea...sort of a small grand canyon...beautiful colors.

All in all it has been a good trip. I am hoping for a smooth exit...Gerry must exit some place with crew and I leave from another destination. I am marking all bags with my color passenger tags....Will be glad once I find Gerry and bags and clear customs!

I have the packing job and all bags must be outside the room door before dinner....but I did most of it yesterday as it was a sea day....it was also extremely rough gales and water and as the ship cut trough the high waves it sounded like a booming construction site.

Looking forward to getting home and excited for Adam and Rachel's wedding and reconnecting with everyone. Love to all Mom