Day 19: New Zealand Fjords!

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Treat of the Day: You know it's been a wonderful day when Steve, recalling the beauty of the fjords, with the crisp cool air and bright sunshine, starts to tear up at God's amazing glory... go Steve, go God! 

Milford Sound and Waterfall! 

The Papas D and G!

Pretty and windy! 


Captain Theo was excited that the gorgeous and unexpected weather afforded entrance into all 3 Fjords today on our way to tomorrow's first stop in Dunedin (pronounced Duh...need...n).

Captain Theo and his PR rep!


Most of the photos are of the surrounding glory. Worthy of note are today's 2 victories in the Escape Room and Scavenger Hunt for Kevin and CJs family.  The Burls and I had 19 of 20 in trivia to come in second,  due only to rethinking the largest bird question and changing to albatross(wing span) from obvious Ostrich. 

 Oops!

Thinking of Jim! 


Kevin and CJ are being treated to our favorite restaurant, Eden, with our favorite server team... they should love it, while we other adults will enjoy the 3 kids at our daily dinner restaurant,  Tuscany! 

The Magic Carpet overhanging the sound! 
A beautiful day through the 3 Sounds
As pretty, with nice weather, as the Norway Fjords!

A busy day of early on deck for the waterfalls, having mom and dad win the Escape Room Challenge AND the Scavenger Hunt and bustling at lunch makes one a bit sleepy! 



Total bliss for Baba! 



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  1. Jim JordanFebruary 25, 2026 at 5:10 AM

    Such a moving moment whenever Steve is brought to tears by the reality of God’s glory!

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