Blogs from Miami, Florida, United States, North America - page 41

I had a really long, detailed entry about my adventures in some of the ports thus far, but my computer died whilst writing them, and lost everything. And considering how little time I actually get to be online or to write entries, I didn't have the energy to do it again. I just have to say that Cozumel is my favorite port so far, Nassau is outrageously and unnecessarily expensive almost everywhere, and port manning is the most pointless and annoying part of my job. Every third cruise, I have to be trapped on board in the event of an emergency so that there is a certain percentage of crew on board to assist in an evacuation. How hard is it for people to find and exit on a ship? Well actually, I might be giving ... read more

Bon finalement une mise à jour. Il y a toujours un petit monsieur sur Internet et hier la sourie ne fonctionnait pas. Voici un petit résumé de la première journée. On s'est levé à 3h30 pour se rendre à Dorval avec les parents et matante Diane. Après avoir traversé toutes les étapes on a fait notre vol avec seulement 10 minutes de jeu. Nous voilà donc à Miami avec un 9 heures devant nous avant notre prochain vol. Après avoir fait le tour de l'aéroport 3 fois (qui est pas mal ennuyant en passant, c'est très symétrique), on a finalement décidé de tenter notre chance dans les transports en commun étrangers pour aller à South Beach. On a donc pris la "9" de Miami (qui est très similaire à notre "9", avec tous les bizarres et ... read more

So Delta Gamma Convention was incredible and I had an amazing time catching up with former co-workers and presidents I had worked with throughout the year. UBC representation was strong with 10 members in attendance. I departed from Orlando with my girls there to see me off. It was hard but after some TCBY, Starbucks, and giggles in the boarding area I was ready to start this European Adventure. Unfortunately, the European Adventure wasn't ready for me. My flight was delayed by almost an hour and a half from Orlando to Miami, but no problem because I arrived exactly one hour before my flight for London departed. And it was all working out perfectly until I realized that I had been sitting at the wrong gate for over 3 hours waiting for the wrong plane going ... read more

To answer the question all at once, I'm going to Europe because I entered a travel contest given by the Miami Herald, and I won. Don't ask how. I'm in as much awe as anyone else. I have the article. That came out on Easter Sunday so it was a double wammie! Until school's over, no plans will be made, but after it ends, I start my one day a week GRE course, working and planning/shopping for the trip. Pointers from the experienced are very much welcome indeed. Especially in the way of languages. I will keep up my French and learn Italian off the BBC website like I've been doing, but if there is a better way, PLEASE inform me! Until after finals end on May 11, Lisa... read more

After four months of Calgary, with its mountains and a lot of snow, it was time for something else: Miami!! I decided to go to Miami for two weeks and take a language course over there. This way I could experience the atmosphere Will Smith sings about, have some sun and beach, and improve my English a bit more. However, this was easier said then done. Although I only wanted to go to the States for two weeks and I was planning to spend lots of money there (a language course is not cheap unfortunately), the US customs did not want to let me through, I still don’t have a clue why. I wasn’t told or asked anything, they just said I had to wait and then they let me sit there like I was some ... read more