That time of year again..... As usual, you make me anticipate our trip even more. You always make the most of your island visits -- always something new to read about. We leave on Jan 2 from Miami to Cape Town on Insignia and then a safari. An administrative request -- can you change our email address for notifications to hengold127@gmail.com as we don't use the old address much any more. All the best... Henry
Vicarious Blog Follower When I worked for Dole, Lanai was a frequent destination, for the company airplane. Back then Dole owned most of the island, and the two luxury hotels. It was an easy island to explore all the beautiful nooks, beaches, and view points.
Memories You guys sure stir up memories. Not enough visits over the years, but memories of honeymoon, film making, our condo,many friends etc--too many.
Thanks.
Kids At least he was smiling-Ah kids! I remember Fanning. Years ago. Really primitive, but they are happy with their lot. I recall lots of abandon of old military stuff-Still there?
Hawaii next??
You never age Heading out Friday to board the Explorer in Rome and then 26 days to Miami. Have never been on this ship.
Thought you retired! Happy Holidays and sailing
Memories of Moorea and BoraBora Such an enchanted and exquisite place - Tahiti. Reading your visit made me want to return right then. Jim and I loved Moorea most of all and could have stayed for a lifetime. Thank you for sharing - Travel safe. btw- Headed to Denver tomorrow and will connect with Nancy Wong-Glaser (from PAC-MAC days.) Will share your post with her~
Tahiti this winter love the photos...David and I will be on Navigator WC...nice to see what will be in store for us. Loved our Silversea cruise, but giving Regent one more try.
hope we will see you again one of these days.
You did it again Your way with words. Made me home sick for Polynesia-Moorea in particular. As you know, I'm jealous and totally enjoying your blogs. Keep 'em coming. Semper Fi. Dick
Hi to Susan and Kevin I hope that you are enjoying clear sailing after being threatened by hurricanes in Florida and fire in California. I pray that your homes were spared any major damage. The weather certainly has been chaotic and damaging.
All is well here. We had unseasonably warm weather in September and October. Now it is unseasonably cold. Lows are in the 20's and highs in the 40's. Looking at the beautiful pictures of Tahiti which show only blue skies and people dressed in sleeveless attire, I am envious of the warm temperatures you are enjoying.
The store is already in holiday mode which seems way too early. The season is short so we have to get in the spirit. Boys' soccer is done. They came in 4th in the state. Michael traveled with the team but couldn't play because he had anterior cruciate ligament repair in August due to soccer injury this summer. That was sad because he is a senior. Three of the girls play soccer. The 7th grader is on a competitive traveling team which one 3rd in the country this summer. The four regions competed in Sioux Falls in late June so we commuted from the lake to catch some of the games. Many of the Cannons came out and cheered Kendal's team on. It must have helped because they won the regionals. They are the youngest and smallest in their division so are getting the wind knocked out of their sails a bit this fall.
Tom, the football coach, is having his best year. I think that he is 7-2 and heading into the district playoffs this Friday. The weather this fall has been great for football. We've only had to bundle up twice.
This Friday, our 8th grade granddaughter is Amaryllis in Music Man. We will watch that and then zip to one high school or the other for football. One change this year is that Tom's football games are streamed. We may have to catch his game that way.
Having grandkids in two different high schools is somewhat challenging. We want to split our time at both places equally so we can watch one granddaughter cheer and one dance but it is not always easy.. This Friday night is going to be one of those crazy times. Thankfully, we aren't one of those old couples vegging out on the coach with nothing to do.
The holidays are coming up so I'm going to wish you a happy Thanksgiving and a merry Christmas. Enjoy your cruise and beautiful sites.
Sandy
Gorgeous islands Susan and Kevin - The ports on your voyage are beautiful and still have a lot of open land and beach. Your words and photos bring back many happy memories.
Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a place! Great pictures. I am looking for some information about this trip. I´d love to go with some friends. Hugs from Argentina.
Annette and Doug
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It all looks fun!
Glad to see you traveling the world again.