Cruise Speaker Update From The Southern Seas

This update comes from Andrew & Kathy Johnson who are currently cruising the Southern Seas around Australia and New Zealand.

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Kathy & I are just on the final day of our back to back itinerary around Australia and New Zealand. I talk “destinations” and Kathy is running really exciting locally pertinent craft classes. Today every attendee left with an original canvas Aboriginal style acrylic – that they had painted.



There were some outstanding – and very accurate pieces. The programme manager on board was most impressed by the excitement that Kathy shares with her classes, and by the originality and relevance of the materials she uses and the end result.



I have had great audiences for my “Lands of Captain James Cook” and “So Just Who Did Discover Australia” talks. The questions have been great and the word has spread. The back to back passengers have asked me what topics I’ll cover on the next (14 night) cruise. I have 5 more planned – each one supported by up to 100 fantastic images, supplied, together with descriptive text, by the tourist offices – what a great resource.



Sales of my book are running well. We’re getting the hang of it. A few complimentary copies to the store manager, entertainments manager, program manager – and of course the captain – guarantee plenty of great plugs. And of course signing after every craft class and talk catches a few more. You can buy your copy on Amazon.Com or at www.figleaf.org It’s a great, gentle read.



And while we are away we are building our new websites – www.cruiseimprove.com and www.craftycruising.com. We are now on a roll. 5 cruises over the first 12 months, in Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Transatlantic. As Daniel knows I was openly sceptical of his offering originally. Now, like most of you, Kathy & I are active advocates. What a wonderful way to see the world, in luxury, and for just our air fare.