Us and our guide Havan at the top of the mountain!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Home from Vacation...
We had a fabulous cruise. The ship was beautiful and HUGE. I don't think I ever really got a grip on where I was or where I was going but she is marvelous nonetheless.
We spent much more time just relaxing this trip and that was a nice change of pace. We didn't do anything that we didn't both feel drawn to do. I spent time on the balcony and read 1.5 books looking at the beautiful ocean. It was dreamy.
We were able to take a tour of the galley and that was pretty neat. They put out a lot of food on those boats and it was cool to see where they make it happen.
We enjoyed a great ATV excursion in Montego Bay. It was a bit scary cause we went up the side of a mountain (small one but mountain nonetheless) and there were a few spots where I was a bit concerned about the incline but then realized when coming down the down was worse than up. If you go to fast and hit the brakes...yikes I kept seeing myself flipping over the handlebars. Thankfully, that did not happen and we really enjoyed it. Our tour guide was amazing and the photographer got some great shots and of course I had to buy them.
The next day we went to Grand Cayman, we decided we want to move there. It is a beautiful island with super nice people, no crime, no taxes, lots of turtles and chickens roaming everywhere. We took a bus tour and again the guide was very nice and knowledgable. We visited the Turtle Farm, the town of Hell and the Rum Cake Factory. Very enjoyable.
The next day was Cozumel, we've been there previously and did not intend to go ashore but did end up going into town just for the sake of doing something and went thru some of the shops. Then we went back to the ship and I enjoyed having the swimming pool all to myself because most people were in Cozumel still.
As always this was a great vacation and we are gearing up to plan for next year....Triumph here we come!!
More pictures to follow:
Carnival Conquest February 2009
We spent much more time just relaxing this trip and that was a nice change of pace. We didn't do anything that we didn't both feel drawn to do. I spent time on the balcony and read 1.5 books looking at the beautiful ocean. It was dreamy.We were able to take a tour of the galley and that was pretty neat. They put out a lot of food on those boats and it was cool to see where they make it happen.
We enjoyed a great ATV excursion in Montego Bay. It was a bit scary cause we went up the side of a mountain (small one but mountain nonetheless) and there were a few spots where I was a bit concerned about the incline but then realized when coming down the down was worse than up. If you go to fast and hit the brakes...yikes I kept seeing myself flipping over the handlebars. Thankfully, that did not happen and we really enjoyed it. Our tour guide was amazing and the photographer got some great shots and of course I had to buy them.
The next day we went to Grand Cayman, we decided we want to move there. It is a beautiful island with super nice people, no crime, no taxes, lots of turtles and chickens roaming everywhere. We took a bus tour and again the guide was very nice and knowledgable. We visited the Turtle Farm, the town of Hell and the Rum Cake Factory. Very enjoyable.
The next day was Cozumel, we've been there previously and did not intend to go ashore but did end up going into town just for the sake of doing something and went thru some of the shops. Then we went back to the ship and I enjoyed having the swimming pool all to myself because most people were in Cozumel still.
As always this was a great vacation and we are gearing up to plan for next year....Triumph here we come!!
More pictures to follow:
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
All dressed up with...
Mom's Valentine Birthday
Here are some pics from Mom's Valentine Birthday Dinner. We went to Kathryn's Steakhouse and it was funny to be pretty much the only "non-couple" table in the restaurant. We also went back to mom & dad's house to sing happy birthday and have cake (we were full, so Hannah ate cake, ha.)
Carribean...here we come....
...in 5 more days!! My excitement is over the top, it seems like just yesterday we had booked our cruise and had 286 days to go, now its down to less than a week. I just hope time will slow down during those 7 glorious days. Either way we are looking forward to a great time of relaxation and time away from responsibility and jobs and life in general.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
10 more days...
...and counting. I know, I know, I can't help but be excited, but I wish I could focus on something besides the cruise. Oh wait, I have been, our new hobby. Geocaching! Ever heard of it? If not check into it at www.geocaching.com . It is a great family hobby and I am excited to have found something that Rocky and I can do together and both of us enjoy it.
Well, that's it for now.....if I don't check back in again for the cruise, I'll be sure to post pictures and highlights of our latest adventure when we get back!!
Well, that's it for now.....if I don't check back in again for the cruise, I'll be sure to post pictures and highlights of our latest adventure when we get back!!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
February already....
I am always amazed at how quickly time flies. Seems like it was just New Years Eve, where does the time go?
Crop Connection was amazing, it was truly everything I expected and more. Those ladies know how to make you feel special. The only negative side was that I got sick on Friday. I did stay all day Friday but ended up leaving early on Saturday, which was disappointing but I just could not handle it any longer. I spent the next week in bed with a bacterial lung infection. Praise God I am almost 100% now. Still having some issues being tired and a slight annoying cough but for the most part I'm back to myself.
The cruise is in 17 more days. I am getting anxious about packing and going someplace new. I have a lot to do between now and then but I'm more than ready for our latest adventure. We are looking forward to 7 days of fun, food and relaxation!! I can't wait to wake up in the morning and go sit on my balcony and enjoy some bagels and orange juice while watching the ocean, I have no doubt it will be amazing.
Another exciting piece of info, I made the decision to join Curves. It's time to get serious about exercise and I like that it's a 30 minute workout just around the corner. I am actually going to get signed up this afternoon and I can't wait to get started. I'm doing much better with my portion control and have only really blown it a handfull of times since the beginning of this year, but my body is being stubborn and not losing weight. My clothes feel better but very little loss to show for it, so I know the answer is exercise. So here I go...on a new adventure. I'll keep ya posted.
That's all for now...maybe I'll post again before the cruise, maybe I won't...just wait and see. If not then I'll definitely give you all the exciting details when we get back!!
Crop Connection was amazing, it was truly everything I expected and more. Those ladies know how to make you feel special. The only negative side was that I got sick on Friday. I did stay all day Friday but ended up leaving early on Saturday, which was disappointing but I just could not handle it any longer. I spent the next week in bed with a bacterial lung infection. Praise God I am almost 100% now. Still having some issues being tired and a slight annoying cough but for the most part I'm back to myself.
The cruise is in 17 more days. I am getting anxious about packing and going someplace new. I have a lot to do between now and then but I'm more than ready for our latest adventure. We are looking forward to 7 days of fun, food and relaxation!! I can't wait to wake up in the morning and go sit on my balcony and enjoy some bagels and orange juice while watching the ocean, I have no doubt it will be amazing.
Another exciting piece of info, I made the decision to join Curves. It's time to get serious about exercise and I like that it's a 30 minute workout just around the corner. I am actually going to get signed up this afternoon and I can't wait to get started. I'm doing much better with my portion control and have only really blown it a handfull of times since the beginning of this year, but my body is being stubborn and not losing weight. My clothes feel better but very little loss to show for it, so I know the answer is exercise. So here I go...on a new adventure. I'll keep ya posted.
That's all for now...maybe I'll post again before the cruise, maybe I won't...just wait and see. If not then I'll definitely give you all the exciting details when we get back!!
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