Day 8: Cruising to the Great Barrier Reef with my Valentine!

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Treat of the Day: As believers, when we pray before meals, others see and some are blessed. Our Maitre 'd came by to thank us as it caused him to pause and give thanks! 

It takes a few days to get your sea legs, to establish a flow and to realize that FOMO needn't rule the meal time... it will still be here tomorrow! Steve is still catching on...

A delicious double burger for lunch, after moules, frites, escargot and soup tasting. 


Being Valentine's Day here. We enjoyed relaxing on board, having a lovely dinner with Steve and Elva and preparing for our first of two Snorkel days in the Great Barrier Reef tomorrow. 

Very creative tuna Tartar

Lovely frisee and lardon salad

Lobster and watermelon salad


Can't wait to see if the hype is worthy of the reality once we get in the water.  


Blessings to all and may the love of Christ and your love for your spouse overwhelm you with thankfulness in this 2026 Valentine's Day! 

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