The World is in town...

The cruise ship "The World" is in town for a few days. Very interesting concept. You purchase an apartment ($1.3MM to $6.3MM) and sail around the world stopping at various ports (this year the Pacific, next year Europe). Here's the website with all the info, i recommend checking it out - www.abordtheworld.com. I guess Nelson has been working for the last few years to get them to come here. The only thing beyond $ preventing me from participating is it is still just a big cruise ship - not very fun. What a coincidence that they stopped here during the Arts Festival. :)

Here's a picture of Tahuna beach - another one of our bike rides. We strolled the beach and tested the water yesterday on the way to pick up a lawn mower. Nice that you can just stop off at the beach on your way somewhere.

Start of the Arts Festival with downtown blocked off for a street party. This is one of seven bands that were going to be playing.

Arrr, matey. Avast, ya scurvy knave! Brave be ye, for certain, but arrr ye willin' ta die fer that booty?"

Nothing better than a Ferris Wheel attached to a large truck - mobile and safe (i'm guessing).

Reminiscent of a creature from a Mos Eisley bar on Tatooine (if this doesn't make sense, watch Star Wars). Anyway, she was having fun dancing to the music and trying to stay vertical with all the wind.