Friday, May 6

Disembarkation from the ship yesterday was the usual slick operation.  It always amazes me how competently 2500 passengers and their luggage can be off-loaded while another section of the crew goes about their business of giving them breakfast.  We were on the dock by 9.30 and the signs were already up welcoming the new bright-eyed bunch looking forward to their cruise to New Caledonia.  The work of a cruise ship never ceases.

Our first stop in Sydney was Town Hall as Marilyn needed a new cord for her iPad.  The one that came with the machine was clearly a cheapie from China which you can buy for 99c.  The genuine article which I found in Myer was $29 so I would expect it to be a little better quality.  We weren't in a hurry so I took the chance for a haircut, then we caught the train to Turramurra where we will have a couple of days with Anne and Alan.

Marilyn is off this morning to visit her nieces' school where they are having a Mother's Day service.