My first contract I was able to explore many of the tourist attractions in Sydney. This time, I mostly just wandered… And ate… A lot. Working on ships, you lose touch with reality in so many ways, that any semblance … Continue reading
At long last, I have returned. You may have noticed that this is my first post of 2017. You may also realize that it’s October. October is the tenth month of the year. So where have I been? This was … Continue reading
A few weeks ago I flew to Pittsburgh to spend a few days with my oldest sister and her husband. On our way home from the airport, my sister and I stopped at East End Brewing Company to join some … Continue reading
While I’ve been frolicking around Charlottesville, I’ve also made a concerted effort to stay in shape. I found good yoga and ballet classes in the area, and also managed to purchase my own GYROTONIC® tower! Here’s the run down on … Continue reading
This edition of “Virginia Vacation” includes a wide variety of places and events that show both the historical side and modern side of Virginia, particularly the Charlottesville area. I’ve broken the post into 4 categories: Think, See, Eat, and Drink. … Continue reading
Working on a cruise ship, I’ll admit, I’ve lost touch with reality. My typical workweek includes about 4 port days, which include beaches, good food, and/or museums. In other words, my job is a normal person’s vacation. When I am … Continue reading
About 12 hours after a connecting flight from Boston Logan Airport to Richmond, VA, I was headed back to the airport to fly to Boston! Why, you may ask, did I bother going to Virginia? There are a few reasons. … Continue reading
I had plenty of remarkable days while working on the Adventure, but were truly extraordinary. I’ve been thinking back on the last few months, and have come up with some places and activities that deserve special recognition. Best Beaches In … Continue reading
My last week on the Adventure of the Seas flew by, but was full of so many fun experiences that I was sad to go home. The first port day of the week was Aruba. Everyone knows how much I … Continue reading
It’s no secret that Aruba was one of my favorite ports this contract. The last couple weeks on the Adventure made me love the island even more! My second to last port day in Aruba, I finally went skydiving! This … Continue reading
