I have finally had some time to go through my pictures from my recent cruise in December. You can find them here
My December Cruise
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The Cruise December 2009
It is hard to believe how quickly time flies, the cruise was almost three weeks ago. Never sure where the time goes but oh well. A brief synopsis of the cruise follows…
We arrived bright eyes and bushy tailed in San Diego after an uneventful flight (I will not get into the hoops Air Canada made me jump through to get on the plane!). Again I was joined by my friend David on this trip. As this was Grey Cup Sunday and we were in a US city we decided to explore if there was a possibility of seeing the game anywhere. We ended up at the Tilted Kilt a fine establishment with great “views” and even though they tried to find the game for us there was no joy in San Diego for us, well except the “views” at the Tilted Kilt. After spending some quality time at the Kilt we headed out to explore downtown San Diego and see what there was to see. After a day of exploring and enjoying the “views” we headed back to our hotel in preparation for the next day and our cruise.
On Monday we boarded the Carnival Elation and after a buffet lunch I enjoyed my first umbrella drink a Cozumel. The ship sailed a little late due to a medical incident (we later found out) but once you are on board you really do not care. The pampering begins as soon as you are aboard and does not stop till you are kicked off. Day one on board was very relaxing and after a very delicious dinner we went to the show and wandered around the ship. As this was the week right after US Thanksgiving the crowds were a little thin so the late night activities did not have as many people as we experienced in the past.
Sunny Days
Well not quite if I look outside but it is 11 days until I head for the Sun. My cruise out of San Diego leaves in 11 days. Did I say it is only 11 days till my cruise. Not that I am counting as the Carnival Website provides a countdown for me, now isn’t that a great service. Carnival is in the Eastern time zone at Midnight it is 10 Days!
Life is Funny
It is hard to believe we are in November already. It seems like yesterday that I booked my December cruise and in less than 3 weeks I will be sailing to the sun for a week of relaxation. While the last few weeks have been a very difficult time for me I know a relaxing break will help me get refocused and start to move on. Life is not the same without my little buddy to take care of and to give me a reason to go home. But I know over time I will get past this and I think the cruise will be part of my therapy.
This will be my third cruise and I have started to believe this is the best way to vacation and probably my first choice in the future. Not sure if I will try other companies or stick with Carnival which so far I have enjoyed the experiences and the prices make it very affordable. Not sure what is on the horizon travel wise but I can foresee another cruise in the spring to maybe the Caribbean or the Bahamas.
Now Something to Think About…
I have been collecting Air Miles for several years and have finally surpassed the 10,000 mark. Normally I would use them as fast as I would collect them so it was difficult to accumulate a good number. Now that I have all these Air Miles I have to find a place to go. Cannot let them sit there getting lonely so I am in trip planning mode again. Now where to go, so many choices…..
Who What Where When?
Great intentions do not make up for no posts. So what have I been up to? Well went on the cruise in early May and then got lost in work and life. The cruise was great, it is hard not to enjoy yourself when you are waited on hand and foot. I have a few pictures which I will post, I promise really I will post soon. We enjoyed the cruise so much I am thinking of doing another one in the fall. With the price so reasonable it is hard not to think about another one. Next one I think will be to the Caribbean in October-November, a good time to go south I think.
More to come.
As Time Passes
As I get ready for my upcoming cruise, wherever we end up at least we are going on a cruise. Due to the Swine Flu issue in Mexico our ship will not dock in Ensenada and at this point we are not sure what the itinerary will be for our cruise. All I know is that in 4 days I will be enjoying an umbrella drink and looking forward to a few days of relaxation.
Today I received my new custom built ankle brace so we shall see if this will help me walk better. I am hoping to see some improvement over the next few months otherwise I will be back at the doctor and the alternative is not fun. The new contraption is pictured below
Now back to packing, I will post some pictures from the great adventure soon.
Hello? Hellooooo?
Not sure why or even how it happens but life seems to interfere with my updates. I really do have good intentions and then somehow I do not get to completing my updates.
So where have I been, what has been happening? I have been keeping busy with work and normal life stuff and have had a couple more doctors appointments for my ankle including a lengthy visit to see a specialist. The bottom line so far concerning my ankle problems is we are going to try a custom brace for the foreseeable future and if that does not help then there will be major surgery in my future. So here is hoping the brace is all I am going to need.
The cruise ship in my previous post was a hint of things to come. I am going on a cruise in May down the Baja coast to Ensenada, Mexico on the Carnival Cruise ship Elation. This will be cruise #2 for moi and I am looking forward to a very relaxing time, good food, good company and a nice beach.
Sign of Things to Come…
Silly, Yet Interesting
1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question.
NO CHEATING
What does next year have in store for me?
I’ll Stand By You (The Pretenders)
Hmmm we’ll see.
What do I say when life gets hard?
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (The Beatles)
Sounds like violins to me.
What do I think when I get up in the morning?
Amazing Grace
Amazing that I woke up…
What song will I dance to at my wedding?
Kids in America (Kim Wilde)
It’s got a beat.
What do you want as a career?
Smoke on the Water(Deep Purple)
I am always in search of the perfect beach?
Your favourite saying?
My Immortal (Evanescence)
I am going to live forever?!?
Favourite place?
An American Trilogy (Elvis Presley)
I kinda thought my favourite place would be an exotic beach on a island somewhere but I cannot argue with Elvis. So maybe my favourite place is Memphis you know Graceland where the King lived?
Where’d you go for a road trip?
Go On Your Way (Fleetwood Mac)
The song tells me to go my own way so I would say where ever the road takes me I will go.
What would you listen to while driving?
California Girls (Beach Boys)
Depends on what she looks like I may listen or I may not.