February 21, 2026

Sailing into Sydney Harbor is one of those iconic moments that will stand out in my memories for this adventure! Sydney is one of a few natural harbors, worldwide, like San Francisco, known for its sparkling waters, landmark sights, spectacular events and hundreds of miles of shoreline.

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    First view, as tug boats come out to escort us in

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     Downtown Sydney, CBD

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    Fort Denison

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    The Opera House

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    Iconic Shells or Sails or orange segments of Opera House designed by Danish Architect Jorn Utzon.

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    A UNESCO World Heritage site, staging over 2,000 shows a year.

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    Sharing view with Bosco and Alionia

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    The ANZAC Bridge connecting the CBD witht the Inner West since 1995 - where cruise terminal is located.

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Going under the Syndey Harbor Bridge ( nicknamed the hanger) to get to White Bay Cruise Terminal where we dock for 3 days.

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2nd YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF SAILING THE WORLD

By Pat Patrick • October 1, 2026
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!

APOPO, SIEM REAP, CAMBODIA

By Pat Patrick • September 29, 2026
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.

Ta Prohm Temple ( AKA Lara Croft: Tomb Raider), CAMBODIA

By Pat Patrick • September 28, 2026
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.