Apparently one tour wasn’t enough for me today, because after going on the snorkeling tour with my teens, I went back to the ship, showered, ate and left again. This time, I went out with Logan and Allison and we headed to The Malibu Rum Distillery and Beach Club. To our surprise, the distillery was likely within a decent walking distance from the ship, just in the opposite direction from where we usually go. We got there, flashed our crew IDs and were given free tour passes, a free drink and free beach access. Moments like that, we love being crew [View Full Entry]

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Even though my teen count this week is the lowest it’s been since I signed onto the Destiny, I had three sign up for the tour! This week’s adventure: the Carlisle Bay Shipwreck Snorkel tour. It was stellar. I’ve done plenty of snorkel tours, but none of them even fall into the same category as this one. Absolutely awesome. What was mind-boggling to me however, was where this stellar snorkeling experience was located - only a 5 minute boatride from the ship. Most times we’re in Barbados, myself and other crew go to the Boatyard beach club. Just down the shore [View Full Entry]

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Monday we were in St. Thomas, where Terri & I are doing our scuba dive certification course. While we started it a month ago, our studies have been on a bit of a hiatus. Between my medical disembarkation, immigration issues I had after returning to the ship, both Terri & I being on port manning duty and all sorts of other things, we haven't been able to get back out there. But Monday, we got in the open air taxi and headed across the island to Coki Beach for our first confined water dive. Except, when we got there, we learned [View Full Entry]

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well this is my first blog and im pretty excited. I went to Barbados looking for some fun and sun and believe me you can find it there. Though the airport was pretty crowded as expected in the peak of the winter season, it was a very nice experience. The local workers ( called red caps) waited eagerly to sweep away my bags on their carts for a small tip. Upon arrival at the very lovely Port St. Charles hotel i was greeted with some of the most pleasant staff one could ask for. I spent my first day in the [View Full Entry]

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Yesterday was a good day. After my explorations of Roseau, I went back on the ship and called home. Alexis & Kevin hosted everyone yesterday. I got to talk to Alexis & Mel & Lee & Mom. It was so good to talk to them all, hear their voices. I got emails from Brooks, Mich, Kristin, Kristi, Aunt Renee. I feel the love from home. Thanks. Dinner in the mess was really good for once! Roast turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, breaded shrimp, even wine! It’s not mom’s homemade meal, but for the ship’s mess, it was great. I went around [View Full Entry]

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One of my really good friends from my last contract on the Legend was Ben, the fitness instructor, from Australia. Like so many friendships made on the ships, when we said goodbye it was so sad not knowing when, if ever, we’ll see each other again when we live scattered all over the globe. Another guy I hung out with a lot on the Legend, Darnell, is here with me on the Destiny too. It’s been nice to have a familiar face and friend here. A couple weeks ago, Ben was transferred to a new ship and we discovered that our [View Full Entry]

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I know the blog has been pretty quiet this week. Last Sunday I was getting things all organized to write about a wonderful rendez-vous with a friend from Keating (the lovely Sandra Perdeaux) in San Juan and I was getting the ship's address for you and I was going to post everything Monday. But then drama hit. Monday I was in ridiculous pain. Abdominal pain so bad I couldn't walk without pain. I stopped in the infirmary but the nurse didn't have any suggestions besides continue taking my ibuprofen and come see the doctor later that night. So I got off [View Full Entry]

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Our final port of call and southern-most stop was in Bridgetown, Barbados. An independent Caribbean island nation, Barbados gained it's independence from Britain but still retains much of it's British charm. This island is best known for it's white sandy beaches, rums, and for being a playground for the wealthy especially along it's western coast. Our excursion that we chose for the day was a coastal cruise in a five-star catamaran with the opportunity to swim and snorkel with sea turtles. Since our excursion didn't begin until 9:30, we took full advantage of the chance to sleep in this [View Full Entry]

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Today we're in Barbados and Ashley invited me to join her and some other Entertainment staff on an adventure to Blue Monkey Beach. One of the popular tours to do in Barbados is to go snorkeling with sea turtles. I love turtles. So when I'd read about that tour, I was excited to go on it. But then thanks to other crew, I learned a tour isn't necessary. We hopped in a taxi and went off to the beach. Pretty. White sand, blue water. But quite busy. Apparently it isn't always so, but we were in port with about 6 other [View Full Entry]

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We are booked to fly at 18:55 on BA2152 - so today we got up packed a little more and then went to Folestone where the Marine Reserve is as we wanted to use the other underwater camera. Folkestone is quite nice and used by quite a few locals - it is also roped off so the nutters on the jetskis cant get to you, though they still circle the edges trying to entice tourists on board. We swam out with some bread and were soon surrounded by fish of many colours! The kids took the pictures and we will process [View Full Entry]

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