Tis the Season

Written on December 23, 2023 in Restaurants

December 23,2023 Middle Island, NY We left Sarasota on December 14. Before we left, I spent some time on Siesta beach. 🩵 I love it when I spy my blue heron friend. This is Point of Rocks…the actual rocks are beyond the point. Looking north from Point of Rocks. We met up on my way...

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Sweet Home Sarasota

Written on December 9, 2023 in Restaurants

December 9,2023 We’ve been home for a week … a peaceful quiet week. I walked the beach and our neighborhood… Arriving at Siesta Beach just before 10:00 am last Sunday, I was surprised by two things. First surprise was the Siesta Seafood Festival … I don’t remember it being offered this late in the year....

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That’s a Wrap…a Last Sunrise and Sunset…

Written on December 8, 2023 in Cruising

December 1,2023 Nassau Bahamas I woke as we were sailing into our last port and was rewarded with some lovely views. We were entertained for almost an hour watching families disembark the Disney ship…so many people…so many children. After a while, the noise from the Disney loud speakers got to us, so we decamped the...

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Vintage Room Italian Lunch and Osteria Dinner = Crystal Heaven

Written on December 4, 2023 in Cruising

November 30,2023 Serenity (Official Sea Day) We enjoyed breakfast on the balcony, then moved inside when the sun became too strong. We did not have a second breakfast because we were anticipating an afternoon of dining delight. We participated in a Vintage Room lunch and lecture led by head Sommelier Jiri Kapal. Our last Vintage...

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More Snorkeling, More Eating…More Fun

Written on November 30, 2023 in Cruising

November 27,2023 Martinique Crystal Serenity Once again we had two breakfasts, pastries on our balcony, then eggs and cappuccino up in the Trident Grill. After a long leisurely breakfast chatting with new friends, we returned to our suite to ready ourselves for our afternoon shore excursion. We enjoyed sunshine in the morning, but then clouds...

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Snorkeling and Eating Again

Written on November 28, 2023 in Cruising

November 26,2023 Bridgetown, Barbados We were up early for a ship sponsored excursion…a two site snorkel and then time on a beach in Carlisle Bay. We boarded the boat from the water…oh my goodness! When I realized that Timmy would have to walk across the sand and board a moving boat, I slightly freaked out....

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The Fish Was This Big…

Written on November 28, 2023 in Cruising

November 25,2023 Castries, St. Lucia We awoke as we were sailing into St. Lucia. We had a most delightful day aboard the Fish Tank with Captain Howard and Tony. According to Howard, the Pitons are a World Heritage site – formed by volcanos and include a geothermal field and hot springs. Howard is a wealth...

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Black Friday 2023

Written on November 25, 2023 in Cruising

November 24,2023 St. Kitts We finally had a chance to get off the big ship and get into a smaller ship to sail and snorkel. In my opinion, it’s the best way to spend the American Holiday known as Black Friday. It’s been more than twenty years since I’ve been inside a mall (or any...

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