Back in August a friend and I started planning a cruise. It was a twelve day cruise from Jacksonville, Fl to several islands in the Caribbean. While I have been on a Caribbean cruise three other times (long ago) this time all the places we went to were new to me. I confess that I didn't take pictures on every island.
I had a great time. We visited: Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Tortola BVI, St Kitts, St Martin, St Thomas USVI, and San Juan Puerto Rico (not necessarily in that order.)
Here are a few pictures.
Here are a few pictures.
Wax applied to make batik fabric in St Kitts
Bloody Point St Kitts
Old British phone booth, St Kitts
Sunrise over the islands (arriving at St Kitts and Nevis)
Playita del Condado - San Juan
Plaza de Maestro -honoring the Puerto Rican Teacher
Cannons at the Fortress St Kitts
The Wake behind the ship was mesmerizing.
Eisenhower and me at Paseo de los Presidentes
JFK and me at Paseo de los Presidentes
Linking to the Friday Face Off
Until Next Time,
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19 comments:
Wow, that sounds and looks great! Happy times!
...Gene, you can't take care of others unless you take care of yourself!!!
Everyone needs a vacation. Doesn't have to be exotic, just time away and recharge. Good for you that you did it.
I'm glad you were able to take some time for yourself, Gene. That was a nice itinerary. I've visited all of those places on various cruises. You look so relaxed in the photos. When is the next one? LOL.
It sounds like the perfect winter getaway Gene. And I bet you had a lot of fun. My Mother and her sister were caregivers for my grandmother, and so even though I didn't have to care for her, I saw all the work that involves. I bet the break was well needed and refreshing your spirit. Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing these fun photos.
I looks and sounds like you had a good time. Yes, being a caregiver, one needs to get away. The batik is lovely. The welcome sign is a reminder of the massacre there. Although I like the sign. Wow! a phone booth. Did the phone work? Truly beautiful photos but I like seeing you the best of all. Thank you for sharing some of your trip with FFO and have a very nice weekend. Oh, my family lives in Jacksonville.
What a fab cruise! Glad you got away on a vacation, I'm sure the break did you a lot of good. It's very demanding and draining to be a caretaker. I love those blue mirrored sunglasses you're wearing in the presidents photos! So cool!
Glad you got away for awhile!
Wonderful memories! Good that your brother shares your mom's care with you.
Wonderful pictures! Have a lovely weekend!
Well, I think you are brave to travel in the Caribbean while our "it" president is sending the Navy there just because he thinks he can. But, all is well, I presume. Your pictures are awesome and cool that you got your picture with two Presidents (good ones, not like our current aberration). And, I agree, you do deserve a vacation. I am sorry that your mother has dementia. It makes things hard for you and for her. I wish her well ...
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Thanks for sharing your photos, Gene! The Caribbean is an area I'd like to see more of. You do deserve a vacation. I'm sorry that your mother has dementia. It's a horrible disease. I'm sure you take excellent care of your mom. Please take care of you!
It sounds like you needed it and thoroughly enjoyed it. All the best caring for your mother. It can be hard.
Love the photos
So glad you were able to get sometime away, as it's so invigorating.
Wonderful! Is very important to take care of ourselves too!
What an amazing adventure. I love how you mixed relaxing moments with exploring history and local culture. That sunrise over the islands is breathtaking did you have a favorite stop, or was it all equally memorable?
Gene, I'm glad that you took a vacation. Especially as a caregiver you really need times to rest. I have never been to the Carribean, but think of it as a fascinating area. Maybe one day. For now, I'm enjoying your pictures. My favorite is the top one and the ones of you and the two presidents.
Your vacation looks spectacular and it was well deserved!
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