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Travel Dilemmas

Anthony — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 04:19:35 +0000

Not that I am able to travel at the moment but I have certainly been looking at places to go and things to do. As I am totally busy at work I cannot really get away at least until August or September so I am in planning stage for a trip to somewhere. I was thinking of taking a cruise out of Mobile or New Orleans but I have two problems, the oil spill may cause some issues and more importantly I have no one to go with me. As cruise lines like to fill the cabins if I go alone I will have to pay for two people even if I go alone.

So I decided to look at other options and see what I could do by myself but what I am finding is the costs do not compare to some of the prices for cruises which includes meals and a bed. If I goto an all-inclusive I will pay 2,3 or more times the amount I will for a cruise and not sure how much I would enjoy it. Could go on a road trip but again the cost and the fact that I want to relax so I think road trip is out. Then I thought about a stay-cation which has some benefits, not really what I had in mind but worth a look I guess. Arranging a vacation should not be this hard or this much stress. Oh well I will figure out something as I need something to look forward to sooner rather than later.

Sunny Days

Anthony — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:52:40 +0000

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

Anthony — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:58:34 +0000

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.

Who What Where When?

Anthony — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:39:23 +0000

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

Anthony — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:09:34 +0000

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?

Anthony — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 04:05:56 +0000

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.