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We Landed in Vancouver

For two well-traveled souls like Bruce and me, it’s a little strange that we’ve never been to Vancouver. The Emerald Princess landed and we were off the ship by 8am. Our hotel was less than a half-mile from the port, so we planned to walk. But I first needed my morning coffee. We also splitContinue reading “We Landed in Vancouver”

A Stop in Victoria, BC

Yesterday was a sea day. We attended an enrichment lecture on whales, played in the casino, met friends for coffee, and went to another great production show. We also went to a candlelight concert featuring Bohemian Strings. We didn’t get to port in Victoria until 2pm. It was really nice sitting on our balcony asContinue reading “A Stop in Victoria, BC”

The Rock

We boarded the Emerald Princess on Sunday and spent Monday at sea watching shows, working out, playing in the casino, listening to enrichment lectures, and eating. We arrived in San Francisco at 7 am but didn’t need to leave the ship until 10am. We bought tickets to Alcatraz and the ferry through Get Your Guide.Continue reading “The Rock”

First Stop LA

We woke very, very early to catch a flight to Los Angeles out of West Palm Beach. We were at the airport by 5 a.m., and going through security was a breeze. Since I have a Platinum American Express card, it gives me access to many airport lounges around the world. Luckily this small airportContinue reading “First Stop LA”

My Trip to Raleigh

It was brief but filled with lots of love. We stopped at Sully’s for lunch before checking into our hotel. Then we met up with Kadyn and Lauren for sushi night. I spent the entire day Thursday with Lauren. Drinking coffee and doing nails. We watched Kadyn’s soccer game but she wasn’t in it dueContinue reading “My Trip to Raleigh”

Traveling Breeze

Today we are traveling in Breeze Airways from West Palm Beach, Florida to Raleigh, North Carolina. This is our third time flying with this airline. Breeze was founded by David Neeleman, the founder of JetBlue and several other airlines. They offer low-cost flying and have 3 levels at which you can purchase flights. Since IContinue reading “Traveling Breeze”

Getting Old Isn’t For Sissies

When I was younger I took my ability to move, jump, dance, climb, and everything else for granted. I’d run up the stairs in my house. In fact, the house I owned in my 40s and 50s, and 60s was a tri-level. None of the stairs had banksters. I ran up and down them neverContinue reading “Getting Old Isn’t For Sissies”

Shifting Gears

Describe a decision you made in the past that helped you learn or grow. When I was in middle school and high school all I wanted to be was an airline stewardess. Yes, that’s what they were called. The job requirements were to be 5’5” tall, slim, at least 19, and unmarried. I met allContinue reading “Shifting Gears”

My Mother

Describe a positive thing a family member has done for you. For many years my mother was a heavy drinker, in reality, an alcoholic. But in the haziness of her alcoholism, I could see a kind and gentle person. A woman who cared deeply and scarred easily. At 69 she chose to get sober andContinue reading “My Mother”

I love sushi

What is your favorite restaurant? Many of my friends really don’t like sushi. They find the thought of raw fish disturbing, although many of the rolls have cooked fish. When my 17-year-old granddaughter visits, we usually get a boatload of sushi, sashimi, and rolls. There are several good places near where I live but IContinue reading “I love sushi”