Raratonga, The Cook Islands

 

RAROTONGA, COOK ISLANDS  

JANUARY 22, 2025

The volcanic island of Rarotonga is the sleepy capital of the Cook Islands.  Because of the mountainous terrain, a roadway encircles the island, but vehicles cannot cross the island’s center directly – only by 4x4;  inland routes can be traveled only by foot.

VIKING SKY GUEST BOAT COMPETITION

A handful of The Villages, FL, guests volunteered to design and build a “boat” that will hopefully float during competition day in the main swimming  pool!!!  Team member chairs were given a starter kit and in addition, could scrounge up any enhancements that might enrich the floatation and pizzazz of this creation!!!!!  This is the initial model with technical expertise in building accessories being added.  Launching takes place in two weeks so more to come!!!!!


JIM KREER’S 80th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

JANUARY 25, 2025

Jim’s big day began with the daily competition of Baggo (like Cornhole).  His Team gave him a rousing “Happy Birthday Jim” as he tossed the winning score!!!!!  


At 5:30pm, everyone on board celebrated the Crossing of the International Dateline with a toast as we entered the Domain of the Golden Dragon.  And to top off the evening, a birthday dinner with our friends and neighbors, Joe Buckovic and Julie Wheeler, was held in Manfredi’s specialty restaurant on board.  The chef prepared a special dessert and again we all sang Happy Birthday to Jim as he “blew out” the candle!!!!!



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  1. JeffFebruary 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM

    Happy Birthday Dad, so glad you're having an awesome trip!!!

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