7 Days Albany, Adelaide, Melbourne
30/11/2015 - 06/12/2015
Day 10 – 30 Nov 2015
This morning we had breakfast in two restaurants namely, the Pavilion and Genting Place.
An old fire fighting truck that is converted into a tourist bus to fetch tourists for a city tour.
A tourist big bike
Upon request by the city council the Sunday market was opened for the cruise ship passengers even though today is Monday.
The Albany Town Hall that was erected in 1887
St John the evangelist church, a small Anglican Church in Albany that has many colourful stained glass windows
One of many stained glass windows inside the church hall
The Albany Court House
A full size replica of the Brig Amity that arrived in Princess Royal Harbour on 25 Dec 1826 and anchored here.
The Brig Amity brought a military party and convicts to establish the first European Settlement in Western Australia.
The Uniting Church of Australia, Albany Chapter
"The Dog Rock". From far the big rock looks line a dog head
After spending a few hours in the town we took a taxi to the Middleton Beach.
Middleton Beach
Ellen Cove Board Walk
White sandy Middleton Beach
After spending an hour at the Middleton Beach we took the taxi back to Albany town for some photo taking while waiting for the shuttle bus to take us back to the cruise ship
Major Impact Band performing at the Galaxy of the Stars
The Singing Sensations for the Philippines and Australia performing at the Lido Theatre
Singing Bee with Goldie the Asst. Cruise Director.
After supper we retire to our cabin as the sea was rough throughout the night.
Day 11 – 1 Dec 2015
Today we are on high seas cruising to Adelaide. Most of my time were spent in the library, gym, taking part in the activities on board and watching the show Starstruck in Lido Theatre.
This morning breakfast was in the Genting Palace, which offers a wide Western buffet breakfast spread beside the main course.
Showtime: Starstruck
After the show we had our dinner at the Pavilion Chinese Restaurant. Tonight have my favourite Char Siew.
Pianist Raz and Alijah performing at the Galaxy of the Stars tonight. Usually they perform at the Grand Piazza
Day 12 – 2 Dec 2015
Today we continue to be at high seas until we reach Adelaide tomorrow morning. Subscribed for the 6 hr. Internet package (HKD35.00) and spent the whole morning in the library surfing the Internet and checking on emails
Tried the complementary 10 min. shoulder massage by the Chinese masseur
Dinner was at the Pavilion Restaurant today
Beautiful sunset. Seldom can see such beautiful sun set due to the dark clouds most of the time
Just in time to catch the sun setting in the horizon
The Major Impact Band at the Taverna
Showtime : Chan impersonating Cher
Sound Clippers Band at the Grand Piazza
Country and Western Party at the Aces Bar before the night is out
Day 13 – 3 Dec 2015
We arrived at Adelaide at 5:30am in the morning. After breakfast we took the train to the Adelaide Railway Station and explored the city on our own. We took the free shuttle bus for a brief city tour before taking another bus to Handorf, a small German Town.
Superstar Virgo at the Port of Adelaide
Hahndorf is classified as Australia's oldest surviving
German settlement and each year thousands of people, young and old, enjoy its
charm and the hospitality.
A mere 20 minute drive from the Adelaide CBD, Hahndorf is immensely popular with visitors
from all over the world as well as locals and many premium businesses have set
up their shops in this iconic town.
In the bus we met two young students from HK who introduced us to the famous German Knuckle in the Hahndorf Inn restaurant.
The six of us can't finish these.
YB Yew (Ex MP for Wangsa Maju) gave us a lunch treat to celebrate his wife's birthday today.
After lunch we visited the Adelaide Central Market and China Town
Plenty of fresh fruits in Adelaide Central Market
Durians are sold at AUD25 per kg here. It was labelled as fresh Australian Durian!
Adelaide China Town
We then took the free tram to Rundle Mall.
Rundle Mall in the Adelaide city centre is the premier retail area of South Australia. It was opened as Australia's first pedestrian street mall in September 1976 by closing the section of Rundle Street between King William Street and Pulteney Street, to vehicular traffic
From Rundle Mall we walked along the Northern Terrance to the Adelaide Train Station to catch the train back to the cruise ship
The War Memorial
The Adelaide Parliament House
Inside Adelaide Train Station.
Dinner tonight was in Genting Palace
Sunset time at Adelaide before we sail away
Sound Clippers Band at the Galaxy of the Stars
Showtime again: Dance Music Awards
The dress changing was amazing. It is more difficult to perform compared to the Chinese face changing.
It's fun night with Goldie, the Asst. Cruise Director
The Tetrachords Trio at the Grand Piazza
Day 14 – 4 Dec 2015
Today we are at high seas sailing to Melbourne. Spent time in the library reading and exercise in the gym.
Lili joined the morning dance with the cruise staff Francis
Lili took part in the basic Origami class making jumping frog
Afternoon tea dance with Tetrachords Trio at the Galaxy of the Stars
Tonight is our second Gala Dinner on board Superstar Virgo. This time we have it at the Pavilion Chinese Restaurant during the first session
The Cruise Director introducing the Captain to the guests
The Captain introducing his senior staff
Our Gala Dinner menu
The Pavilion staff performing during the Gala Dinner
The evening sun and waves
We attended the Captain's Gala Dinner Cocktail Party during the second session
Photo taking with the Casino Manager and Executive Chef
Showtime: Terry Parade (Comedy and Juggling)
Farewell party with Tetrachords Trio and Hotel Team
Day 15 – 5 Dec 2015
We arrived Melbourne at 8am in the morning. After breakfast at Genting Palace we departed for our city tour at 9am by taking the train from the port to the CBD
The train at the port that departs for the CBD at regular intervals
Christmas decoration at the City Square
Federation Square
The Federation Square is a unique culture and events precinct featuring major art galleries, restaurants, and bars, specialty shops and the Melbourne Visitor Centre. It was at the Melbourne Visitor Centre that we found out about the buy one free one ticket for the Yarra River Cruise.
We joined the Yarra River cruise that took us upstream and downstream the river for an hour each trip. We enjoyed the beautify sceneries and buildings on both the journeys
The Yarra River Cruise boat
After the cruise we took the free tram to Queen Victoria Market
Inside Queen Victoria Market
Dry section of Queen Victoria Market which sells clothing, souvenirs and other stuffs
After leaving Queen Victoria Market we took the free tram and walked to the China Town.
Horse drawn carriage at the entrance to China Town
Melbourne City Hall decorated for Christmas celebration
A busker performing to an enthusiastic crowd
The Major Impact Band at the Taverna
Day 16 – 6 Dec 2015
Superstar Virgo set sail today at 2am in the morning for the port of Bernie, Tasmania. Woke up early for morning exercise at the gym.
Lili joined the morning dancercise with cruise staff Maveric
I took part in the Game Show at Lido Theatre and won two gold medals
With my gold medals
Lili trying to balance the cans during the game show
Showtime ; Dance Music Awards
70's Retrospect Party with Goldie at the Grand Piazza before the night ends
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