Hello Everybody,
I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, but I’m back nice and refreshed after a long holiday to take over from Simon, who has moved to Pacific Jewel.
I had a great holiday. I went to Bonaire in the Caribbean with my sister for 10 days, took my nephew and niece along with my parents to Center Parcs in the Lake District where we did lots of biking and walking and of course spent lots of time with my mini Toby.
We have all been very busy since my return, both preparing Pacific Dawn for her new Brisbane base as well as getting ready for Santa! The lead up to Christmas was fantastic, but we had to also wrap over 1200 presents for children on the islands of Isle of Pines, Mystery Island, Lifou and Vila. It was a challenge, but we had great fun as the constant stream of little elves worked in my office for 5 days with Christmas music and festive cheer as we wrapped away. It was so incredible to see the children’s faces in the islands when we presented them with their presents. It made us all feel very humble for what we had in life.
Santa came aboard Pacific Dawn on the last tender boat departing Lifou. He was then escorted through the ship by Christmas elves and brought down into the Atrium where thunderous cheers of glee were heard from the over 300 children waiting in anticipation. It took him over two hours to pass presents to all the children on the ship. The atmosphere was tremendous and all the children grateful. The officers onboard also, as tradition with P&O Cruises, served the crew their Christmas lunch in the Crew Mess. We also sang Christmas carols for the passengers on Christmas Eve where everyone sung along with glowsticks lightening up the darkened theatre. A great Christmas was had by all!
I look forward to telling you about our New Year adventures, which look like a lot of fun.
Jane
Hotel Director
