January 26, 2026

A bunch of things happening, despite not stepping on terra firm, the last 5 days! We crossed the international date line last night and lost the entire day of January 25th! So Weird! We are now 18 hours ahead of my friends and family on the east coast of USA. 

The Ship rolled out our newest amenity in last tender port - AQUA BANA'S. We will now be using these inflatable platforms in a variety of configurations ( has a pool and lounge areas, plus area for water toys) at our tender ports when weather allows.

Today, the 26th of January, is AUSTRALIA DAY! Our onboard ambassadors to all things Aussie, treated us to some Ozzie treats at brekkie this morning. Vegemite with butter on bread and Fairy Bread ( sprinkles on buttered bread) were the appetizers and they had 4 treats for your enjoyment or cuppa tea. The VoVo gets my vote ! When I asked them how they would typically spend Australia Day when home they all replied BBQ usually with lamb. Let's see what lunch or dinner brings!?!

Had to post this gorgeous photo, fellow resident Kelly took the other night, showing off the beautiful sky and pool deck.

Here's some teaser on my personal news. I moved cabins - just 4 doors down the hallway! It's still a work in progress, but here's some of the highlights. More to follow !

KOH CHANG, THAILAND

By Pat Patrick • July 26, 2026
We just relaxed on the Island of Koh Chang, Thailand. It's one of the largest Thai Islands in the Gulf of Thailand and it has a dense, steep jungle & National Park covering the interior of the Island, which extends off shore, to coral reefs. The coast line is dotted with beaches and villages. This was a tender port, so we decided to stay on the Island for 3 nights, to be able to experience the nightlife. Turns out, it is low season, so nightlife was pretty sleepy. However, we did find a new favorite night time activity! Any Guesses?!?

On the way to Koh Chang, Thailand

By Pat Patrick • July 25, 2026
Love Sea Days ! I got a much needed haircut and color. Think I'll be going shorter, but giving this a whirl! Can you see the back in the mirror? The bangs and side volume, is what drives me nuts in the heat and humidity!

WAT BANG KUNG & TRAIN MARKET - Bangkok ,Thailand

By Pat Patrick • July 21, 2026
Wat Bang Kung Temple was a quick stop along the way to the Train Markets . What makes this unique is the Temple is completely enclosed by roots of four giant trees (a banyan, bodhi and others). From the outside, it looks like nature has swallowed the building. Inside the chapel is a golden Buddha image, that locals still visit to pray. It was quite active during our short visit there. The Temple dates back over 250 years and survived the Burmese invasion.