Our excursion in Tauranga took us to a Kiwi farm, very interesting how they farm the fruit. They have yellow kiwi in addition to the usual green. The yellow kiwi is sweeter than the green and quickly became our favorite. The Divas will all go home hunting yellow Kiwi. They say that most of the yellow Kiwi goes to Asia as "they have a sweeter palate"
Then .... there was a jet boat ride down a river. It was beautiful (at least when I had my eyes open), everything is so green. I didn't realize just how many hues of green there were. Diva Donna had her reservations about the jetboat ride - but she did it anyway, with Diva Barbara being there to help ease her fears. I am sure the others on the jet boat enjoyed Diva Donna's screams every time the boat did its 360 spin and whipped around sharp curves in the river.
We had a leisurely afternoon - resting, eating (again), packing and naps by the pool. We tried to get some photos of some of our favorite crew members, although we didn't have a chance to find everyone. The crew, especially Marcial, Priscilla, Stefano, Catalain, George, Christopher and the one Diva Joyce calls "Dracula" - have all been so sweet and made sure that everything we wanted or needed we had.
Divas went for their last dinner on board to Prime 7 - the exclusive, small wonderful restaurant. Greeted by Stefano with hugs and kisses - we enjoyed our multi-course dinner. The food was wonderful as usual, but tonight was especially fun, the 4 divas enjoying their last dinner together.
The 4 divas - so very different from one another, but yet mesh together as a group of sisters. We love one another, pick on and aggravate one another - just like family. I think as we go our different ways - I for one, will miss my Diva Sisters.
Tomorrow we arrive in Auckland, disembark the ship around 8:30 am. We will then tour Auckland on our own. Diva Barbara and Diva Donna will head to the airport around 5:30 - and fly to San Francisco. Diva Kiki and Diva Joyce - fly out a little later and will fly to LA. Divas Kiki and Joyce will spend a few days in LA, going to Eukanuba! All Divas will be cheering on Scout from wherever they may be.
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| Tauranga, New Zealand from my balcony - lovely view |
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| Kiwi orchard |
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| Kiwis growing on the vine - should be ready for harvest in April |
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| River near Kiwi orchard |
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| Divas Donna & Barbara getting ready for the jet boat |
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| I am thinking Barbara finds my fear rather entertaining |
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| Kiki took this photo - just another example of how gorgeous everything is in New Zealand |
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| The Divas love to watch the varied colors of the waters |
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| Some of our favorite crew! |
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| Christopher - my favorite milkshake maker - and he was the start of the Crew show last night. Great job Christopher! |
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| Diva Kiki and Stefano! Our meals would never have been so good without Stefano making sure everyone around us took excellent care of the Divas! |
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| The Divas and Stefano! |
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| Catalain making sure everything is perfect for Diva Kiki! |
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| Catalain and his smile - making life good for the Divas |
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| Where would the divas be without our butler, Marcial and our housekeeper Priscilla? These two have really taken excellent care of us. Priscilla has the most genuine smile and warmth about her. Marcial - always smiling, always eager to help us in any way. Marcial has a laugh that will brighten anyone's day. |
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| George - you never know where George will show up, but wherever he is he gladly helps out the divas anyway he can. Not sure why George never brought me better luck on the slot machines.... |
I cannot thank Kiki enough for this magical trip, this amazing journey, the fun, the food, the sites, the shopping, the pure laughter we have all shared. A trip none of us will ever forget, memories that will last a lifetime. Diva Kiki - we all love you!
Divas also thank our crew for how much they do for us. We will miss them!
We disembark tomorrow at 8:30 - then touring Auckland!
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