And yes...the answer to everyone's question is YES...They actually do have chickens on chicken buses.... Our first border crossing between Belize and Guatemala was a scary one....No one spoke English, we were being grabbed each and everyway and the guns and other weaponry was quite startling. Once we got into the swing of things it was fine but it did take some getting used to. Guatemala was definitely unexpected...It was not high on my list of places to visit but I loved every minute of it. From the sunrise over Tikal to climbing an active volcano in Antigua it has definitely been the highlight of my trip so far. First stop was the sleepy town of Flores - the gateway to Tikal. Our hostel was like a little mini resort and perhaps a little too much ... read more

Well, what can I say about the USA. Everything is bigger, louder, crazier, brighter, weirder and fatter! I spent my first week off the ship in Orlando with Lisy and Wee Jimmy (Cruise Director from Carnival) and had an absolute blast! Orlando has so much to offer and is so exciting. It's like the Surfers Paradise of Australia. We visted Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and SeaWorld, there was plenty of shopping, great meals out and way too many cocktails and tequilla shots. For those of you who know either Lisy or Wee Jimmy, you know exactly how much fun they are and can probably imagine the fun filled week we had. By the time I flew to West Virginia 6 days later, I was exhausted and so sick, not a great way to start ... read more

Bahamas Baby...the pictures say it all!!!!!... read more

Well, the time has almost come to say goodbye...... In just a few short weeks time, I will have completed my very first work contract onboard a cruise ship. As sad as it will be to leave behind all the great memories and people I have met, I have so many exciting plans over the coming months. First, the wonderful Miss Lisy Drogemuller will be flying all the way from her temporary home in sunny England to Orlando, Florida to have a fun filled week of shopping, Disneyworld and if the past is anything to go by, quite a few bottle's of wine!!!! Next it's off to see my very lovely boyfriend in his home turf in West Virginia. Staying with his parents and hopefully getting the thumbs up from his family:) After the predicted ... read more

Miami... read more