Three for the Cost of One!

Ok so sue me! Apologies to our ardent fans but we have been quite busy! Doing what you ask? Absolutely nothing, nada, zip, zilch, zero, SFA or whatever else you want to call it. Also, Internet access is not quite as reliable as one would hope.
I have already read four books and Sonja is on her second. It is so nice just to sit and soak up the sun. We go from our balcony to the restaurant to the bar to the pool deck to the bar to our balcony to call Joaquin the cabin steward for ice to we can stay on our balcony before going to the restaurant to the bar to the pool deck. Ahh lovely monotony. It is so nice having your bed turned down at night and a chocolate on our pillow. I am saving mine, If you would like one, please comment and I will be sure to save one for you as well.
The weather is perfect - warm to hot but there is always a breeze on the balcony. Sunscreen is a must for me or I will end up like a well-prepared lobster. I hope you can keep a secret – Sonja and I have been moving a mattress outside on the deck so one of us can sleep under the stars. I am sure Princess would not approve; however, what they don’t know won’t hurt them! It is perfectly safe – the balcony is practically all enclosed so there is no way one can go anywhere. At least that way my snoring doesn’t keep Sonja awake. Apparently I can outdo a fleet (Yes, a fleet) of drunken sailors after a three-day binge! No, that is reality not an exaggeration!
Sonja and I are both amazed at how vast the ocean really truly is. Funny how a couple of inches on a map is nothing when compared to how much water is totally out there. We land in Aruba tomorrow. This will be our first time seeing land in over nearly 70 hours. We are both looking forward to getting off the ship and having a look around Aruba. Will let you know about our adventure there tomorrow. Hope everybody is well at home. Remind to me tell you all about the dolphin race Sonja and I had at Discovery Cove. I quite forgot to do that.

Discovery Cove -- OMG!~

I don't think I have the words to adequately describe today's adventure at Discovery Cove. We had the Trainer for a Day package and it was awesome - truly awesome! We had the opportunity to visit with beautiful birds in the aviary, swim with stingrays, and do excellent things with dolphins. I wish I could post pictures but blogspot seems to have the icon hidden and I can't undisappear it! If you ever get the opportunity to go, go! I can't recommend it any higher!
There is actually a dolphin behind Sonja pushing her through the water.
Christine riding on a dolphin
Because I booked a trainer for a day package for each of us, Sonja and I got to have a dolphin race. Here is proof!

Space Shuttles and Thunderstorms

Another perfect Florida day(except for the thunderstorms). The Kennedy Space Center was great. We had a bus tour around the entire site and saw pretty much everything related to space travel for the past 41 years. Some of it was impressive but the drive in that car (did I mention the car) was the most amazing thing. Two girls, one an expert driver and the other an expert passenger, had a great time with the wind whipping through our hair exploring uncharted territory. We even discovered a Target in the heart of downtown Titusville to pick up the last minute stuff we need for the cruise.


Tomorrow is Discovery Cove Day – the whole day at a water-based animal resort including a swim with dolphins. Tomorrow we will share our adventures there.

On The Way to FLA

After three years of planning and anticipation, the day finally arrived. While 4;30 a.m. is a horrible hour to get up, we did. Lou very nicely cooked us breakfast (thanks Lou) and off we went. The flights were totally uneventful and we were both amazed at the lack of a lineup at US customs.

The car – how to I describe the car? It is a perfect cherry red mustang convertible. The only drawback – according to Sonja is that it is an automatic and not a standard! Sweet ride either way. We made it to the hotel without getting lost. Next stop – the liquor store so we could meet goal one – sitting by the pool, cold drink in hand, playing backgammon. It was so nice to just relax and listen to the kids playing in the pool. Goal one- accomplished. Goal two – Kennedy Space Center. Stay tuned.

After three years of planning and anticipation, the day finally arrived. While 4;30 a.m. is a horrible hour to get up, we did. Lou very nicely cooked us breakfast (thanks Lou) and off we went. The flights were totally uneventful and we were both amazed at the lack of a lineup at US customs.

The car – how to I describe the car? It is a perfect cherry red mustang convertible. The only drawback – according to Sonja is that it is an automatic and not a standard! Sweet ride either way. We made it to the hotel without getting lost. Next stop – the liquor store so we could meet goal one – sitting by the pool, cold drink in hand, playing backgammon. It was so nice to just relax and listen to the kids playing in the pool. Goal one- accomplished. Goal two – Kennedy Space Center. Stay tuned.

On the way to FLA

After three years of planning and anticipation, the day finally arrived. While 4;30 a.m. is a horrible hour to get up, we did. Lou very nicely cooked us breakfast (thanks Lou) and off we went. The flights were totally uneventful and we were both amazed at the lack of a lineup at US customs.

The car – how to I describe the car? It is a perfect cherry red mustang convertible. The only drawback – according to Sonja is that it is an automatic and not a standard! Sweet ride either way. We made it to the hotel without getting lost. Next stop – the liquor store so we could meet goal one – sitting by the pool, cold drink in hand, playing backgammon. It was so nice to just relax and listen to the kids playing in the pool. Goal one- accomplished. Goal two – Kennedy Space Center. Stay tuned.

Trip Essentials (not in order of importance)

Key to Pet Sitter – check
Blog link sent to friends and family - check
Dog food and medication - check
Lawn mowed and house cleaned (well, sorta) – check
Suitcases being organized - check
Sunscreen and bug spray – check
Camera and video camera - check
Waterproof camera and water shoes - check
Swimsuits – check
Passports – check
Lots of excitement and anticipation – check
Sonja?? Sonja??, SONJA?? Phew! There she is! - check