Last day on the Tasman. Some rocking, rolling and banging but not bad really it could be a lot worse.

I loved the little town of Akaroa, darling homes with tons of flowers, nice cafes and a pretty foreshore. I love these small ports where you can walk around and just enjoy the environment. Ken, Sheila, June, Ralph and Ken and I had a wonderful coffee in town.

Dunedin, Ralph, Ken and I went into town and visted the cadbury chocolate factory. A bit of a bust would not recommend it but the factory was not open for us and it could be much better if you get into the factory. The highlight was a ton of chocolate pouring into a vat - amazing sight. The railway station is wonderful I think Ken will post a picture.

We had a STUNNING day in Milford Sound just spectacular. Clear, sunny and warm the best I have ever experienced and I have been to Milford Sound MANY times. Something really special.

We got Cindy and David to play trivia with us yesterday and they came up with some answers we did not know so they were a great addition. We did not win but had a lot of fun.

Ken is working on some pictures now so hopefully we can get some of these up.

We had a great cocktail party a surprise guest was Captain Felice Paturno doing a special project for Regent on all the ships. So wonderful to see him and in his regular clothes not a uniform. Sandra Bowen was onboard and came as well. It was a very lively party with so many of the senior crew there even Captain John McNeill turned up. Leaving Dunedin we did not expect him to be able to attend.

Ricky the F&B man did his wonderous job of creating the pin for the cruise in icing. It is so much fun to see that and only Ricky does that. Four names were drawn and the LCT people were Ralph Webster and Ken and Sheila.

My sister, June became sick and has been hanging out in her cabin for the last few days at least it has been sea days. Hopefully she will turn the corner soon. We all missing having her around. That is a bummer but it happens to us all at some point.

Got a ton of work done not enough card playing people to play cards so I am completing a ton of projects completed during these sea days. I need that catch up time so this is a good thing.

Tomorrow we arrive in Hobart so looking forward to seeing the Kangeroos and Koalas. Be back later.