November 1, 2025
A lot of people went to dinner in costume, but the full party started after at 8:30 pm with fun and games first, then the dance floor opened outside. I hand sewed our Pebbles & BamBam costumes.
There was a custume parade at 10pm before our 5 judges, who deliberations to get to the finalist - Bosco and I made it to the final 6! Then crowd applause determined the grand prize winner! Resident Barbara, from The Villages in Florida was victorious and deservingly so for her creativity!
Thiere were lots OF other creative ideas, made with limited ship resources! Here's some of my favorites!
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This year Robert Vong, our largest shareholder and resident fashion plate, was the one most imitated, especially since he allowed several residents access to his closet and accessories. Here's some of them and a videos of outside dance party ( by resident Magda)
WOW!! I can't believe it has been two years of sailing around the World already for me and my fellow shipmates on the Villa Vie Odyssey! We left Belfast, Ireland back on September 30, 2024 and it has been such a great adventure to date! We have been to 201 different ports, some more than once, during those two years, with much more to come!
Before coming to Cambodia , I sadly have to admit I was unaware of the landmine problems they face. On our first night in Siem Reap, where we hiked up the hill to try and see the sunset views, there was a small band of men playing instruments and our tuk tuk driver explained to me they were victims of landmine explosions who had lost limbs or their sight and were trying to make money via donations to support their families.
I rallied for our last temple of the morning, because I heard this one was unique and I think it was my favorite. Ta Prohm was built starting in 1186 by King Jayavarman VII as a Buddhist monastery and university dedicated to the king's mother. It was left mostly un-restored so that huge banyan and silk cotton trees grow directly over and through the walls. In 2001, the Lara Croft: Tomb Raider movie was filmed here.