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Wednesday, December 25, 2013 (Christmas Day, St. Thomas) Merry Christmas! It does not feel like Christmas today, however what is most important to me, and I am sure everyone else, we together as a family. That is really one of the most the important things about the holiday season, being together. I was up early, as usual, so I was able to walk around and observe the beautiful port of St. Thomas, of course from the cruise ship. The surrounding was mountainous and very green. There were homes built on the side of the mountains. The port was full of other cruise ships and very very large private yachts. I included some photos of the area around the harbor. A little about St. Thomas. This island was initially occupied by prehistoric Ciboney people from South America ... read more
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Tuesday, December 24, 2013 (A Day At Sea) Exciting stuff today. We were able to sleep in some this morning, except for me, I was up at 5:00 am. All our activities for the day will be on the ship. After a late breakfast in the Symphony Dining Room, Michael and I joined the trivia contest they had in the Vista Lounge. Couple of the trivia questions asked was “how many sides are there on a banana? Or what was Mickey Mouse’s name going to be before his name was Mickey? During the trivia game, Cindy was getting her done for our formal dinner this evening. Jenny was checking the Internet Cindy and joined late the specialty cooking showcase. They were demonstrating how they prepare some of the day’s specials. Even though we arrived late, we ... read more
Todd and Cindy -  Formal Night
Jennifer and Michael - Formal Night
Champagne Waterfall


Beautiful beaches, white sands, corrals, clear water, gorgeous scenery. We didn't stay that long in the Caribbean water instead we tour charming historic district of the Kongens (kings)quarter- "the williamsburg of the Caribbean" and we enjoy the famous Main street duty free shopping. As we climbed the world famous mountain top, we were awed of the fantastic views of the nearby British Virgin Islands and also gazed upon our ship anchored in the historic harbor below from 800' above sea level at picturesque skyline drive. We enjoy our duty free shopping from souvineers shirts, sun dress, jewelry and many others which by the way are very reasonable prices.... read more
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The British Virgin Islands (or BVIs) The BVIs are a spot that we knew well before this trip began. We had chartered a small Sunsail boat here in 2007 so we had a fair idea of what to expect. As we dodged around “The Blinders” (barely hidden rocks in the pass through to Virgin Gorda) we saw that there is good reason that so many people charter here. Immediately you almost appear in a hidden sea where the winds and seas are gentle. No little wonder that the BVIs are where many take their first tentative steps into tradewinds sailing – they are simply magical. Our first stop was Spanish Town and check-in with all the customary obsequiousness to get officials to sign reams of duplicate forms. The BVIs must take the award for ... read more
Paul and the boys at The Bight
Samuel & Cameron explain the finer aspects of M&A to Paul
Cally & Rob at Anegada (Cow-Wreck Bay)


Spent 8 days in the BVI waters this time around. This may be our last trip here before we head to Puerto Rico for Christmas and move the boat a little further north. It was beautiful weather in the mid 80s with great winds. We left Penns Landing the afternoon we arrived and spent the night at Marina Cay as a close stop over and to fill up on gas and water (recommended by Bob the previous owner). The girls were incredibly tired and grumpy and we spent way too much on dinner at Pussers. After this we vowed to eat cheap. We headed out to Spanish town the next morning in search of propane as we discovered our tanks were empty-while trying to make coffee (and the mean lady at the airport confiscated my mini ... read more
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After 24 hours of travel we landed in Tortola with kids in tow. We spent the night t Marina Cay and got gas and water this morning. The girls were exhausted so it wasnt much of a good night sleep. Today is better so far. We provisioned at Spanish Harbor and are heading out to the north sound of virgin gordtodos afternoon? We wanted to go to Anagada today but too much shopping and organizing to do. The fishing pole is up though so hoping to catch some dinner on the way to the n sound. Managed to break the water pump last nightbut should have it fixed today. Pictures to come once Ifeet them uploaded.... read more


I am here between Tulum and Coba. Got to climb the last temple that is open to the public. It was amazing to peer over the jungle seeing other pyramids peeking out of it. It was so peaceful concidering people use to be dragged up it to have the hearts cut out while still beating to be offered to the gods. Still cant do pics. They are all on my phone. when I get back to the states I will be able to upload them. HEADED OUT TO cHICHEN ITZA THIS MORNING.... read more


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