It's EARLY in the morning, but I'm awake. My aunt and uncle are sleeping in one bedroom. My dad is snoring on the couch hide-a-bed with Mom in the living area. I'm propped against my bed's headboard waiting until a decent hour for breakfast so I don't interrupt the sleep of others.
Yesterday, I skipped out on the waterway taxi because I was pooped. I napped and showered while everyone else was out. I did get to socialize with my aunt and uncle over dinner and afterwards in our suite. Plus, some of us took a final walk on the beach with the full moon shining down on the water. Lovely. I was marveling again at how awesome the Bahamaian sand was, and my dad came up with a good description-- he said that sand is like powdered sugar and regular beach sand is granular like ordinary sugar.
I'm mostly packed up except for a few items I will use this morning. Today we fly back to Kentucky. I'm eager to see my garden and harvest some radishes. Hope all is doing well-- I know we've had some wild weather during my absence.
It will finally be time to plant the seeds that need frost-free weather. I'm going to try to get it done quickly since thunderstorms are predicted in the coming days.
I will miss the ocean, but it's been a good trip, and I'm also looking forward to the comforts of home.
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Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
The Bahamas
We were only on the island for about 3 hours-- as our taxi driver Denyse said, "It's a teaser." Still, it gave us the opportunity to see how beautiful their beaches are-- turquoise water and the softest, whitest sand I've ever felt or seen-- amazing! Even Hawaii didn't have sand like that!
The people are sweet, and the women are strong in heart. The shopping was too touristy for my taste, but I'd love to stay a week on one of the islands. It was interesting to consider how the people make a living given their circumstances and how many goods must be imported. Expensive!
Dinner on the boat was good, and the moon shining on the water and the blowing wind were gorgeous, but we were ready to get home and unwind. We watched a movie in one of the lounges while music from the dance floor below throbbed and vibrated around us. We went through customs at 12:50am-- one heck of a long day!
My aunt and uncle are coming to visit today and want to take the water taxis through the intercoastal waterways of the area, but I don't know that I've got the umph to join them. I've had only 6 hours of sleep for two nights in a row. My big ambition for today is to shower and clean up. I last saw my relatives a few years ago at a family reunion. I'd like to spend some time with them, but I'm also headachy.
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The people are sweet, and the women are strong in heart. The shopping was too touristy for my taste, but I'd love to stay a week on one of the islands. It was interesting to consider how the people make a living given their circumstances and how many goods must be imported. Expensive!
Dinner on the boat was good, and the moon shining on the water and the blowing wind were gorgeous, but we were ready to get home and unwind. We watched a movie in one of the lounges while music from the dance floor below throbbed and vibrated around us. We went through customs at 12:50am-- one heck of a long day!
My aunt and uncle are coming to visit today and want to take the water taxis through the intercoastal waterways of the area, but I don't know that I've got the umph to join them. I've had only 6 hours of sleep for two nights in a row. My big ambition for today is to shower and clean up. I last saw my relatives a few years ago at a family reunion. I'd like to spend some time with them, but I'm also headachy.
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
On Board
We're on our way to Freeport in the Bahamas. It's a day trip cruise. I woke at 6:45, threw on clothes, and we drove to Port Everglades. We had to go through a passport check etc. then boarded our ship. They fed us a breakfast buffet, then got underway. We'll spend a portion of the day on the island, then reboard our ship and embark for Florida. They'll serve us dinner on the return trip.
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Lifelong Friends
On Sunday, my parents and I headed to a local flea market to meet their friends-- a couple they hadn't seen in more than thirty-five years; I don't remember them since I was only a few years old the last time. However, I enjoyed their company-- they were kind-hearted and zany and fun. I've heard about them all my life since she and my mom were friends from the time they were four years old; it was a pleasure to meet them at last.
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Monday, April 26, 2010
Oceanside
On Saturday afternoon, my Mom and I left our hotel room for the beach and pool. We played at the water's edge a while. I like to bury my toes in the sand and let the waves break over my feet and legs. It was a breezy day, and the waves churned up a lot of sand, so after a time we pulled lounge chairs up to the wet sand and watched the waves instead. I do love the ocean.
The hotel has two pools, one of which was heated to the perfect temperature. Plus, most folks were headed to their rooms to get ready for dinner and such; we had the pool to ourselves with a live band in the background covering some oldies & love songs in reggae-style. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon. ;-)
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The hotel has two pools, one of which was heated to the perfect temperature. Plus, most folks were headed to their rooms to get ready for dinner and such; we had the pool to ourselves with a live band in the background covering some oldies & love songs in reggae-style. Not a bad way to spend an afternoon. ;-)
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Friday, April 23, 2010
Vacation Begins!
I got up on time yesterday because I needed to get packed for a Fort Lauderdale vacation. My parents were going to pick me up at 1:15pm. We'd drive to the Lexington airport and take a nonstop flight. But I still needed to do a load of laundry before I could pack my clothes!
Well, I got the important things done with time to spare. I didn't leave my house in mint condition, but the dishes were washed and the trash put outside, so it was good enough.
I hate flying-- I'm not afraid (a bit nervous, but given all the air accidents in the past years, I think that's rational)-- but the takeoff and landing make my stomach woozy. Luckily, the plane wasn't full, and we were able to spread out a little-- it's still not much leg room though. I snoozed on the flight and felt better for it.
We weren't able to do much upon arrival except get our rental car, drive to our hotel, and eat dinner at a pizza place right across from the beach. We did venture onto the sand to look at the ocean after dinner-- it smelled briney and stretched out forever-- but it was already dark, and since they don't allow camping on the beach, it was time to get settled into our hotel suite for the night.
We were only staying at that hotel for one night-- it was a lovely suite: two bedrooms, two baths, a kitchen, a kitchenette, a dining room, and a balcony. It would be easy to live in this home away from home just seven miles from the airport.
Today we're headed to Pompano where we'll have accomodations for the week. We can't check in until later in the day, so that will give us the opportunity to hang out in Fort Lauderdale for as long as we desire.
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Well, I got the important things done with time to spare. I didn't leave my house in mint condition, but the dishes were washed and the trash put outside, so it was good enough.
I hate flying-- I'm not afraid (a bit nervous, but given all the air accidents in the past years, I think that's rational)-- but the takeoff and landing make my stomach woozy. Luckily, the plane wasn't full, and we were able to spread out a little-- it's still not much leg room though. I snoozed on the flight and felt better for it.
We weren't able to do much upon arrival except get our rental car, drive to our hotel, and eat dinner at a pizza place right across from the beach. We did venture onto the sand to look at the ocean after dinner-- it smelled briney and stretched out forever-- but it was already dark, and since they don't allow camping on the beach, it was time to get settled into our hotel suite for the night.
We were only staying at that hotel for one night-- it was a lovely suite: two bedrooms, two baths, a kitchen, a kitchenette, a dining room, and a balcony. It would be easy to live in this home away from home just seven miles from the airport.
Today we're headed to Pompano where we'll have accomodations for the week. We can't check in until later in the day, so that will give us the opportunity to hang out in Fort Lauderdale for as long as we desire.
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
A Jaunt to Nashville
Yesterday my parents and I headed down to Nashville to visit family friends, shop, and weather permitting, we'll explore Belle Meade Plantation as well.
As a side benefit, I got to do some knitting (finished 1/3 of the first of a pair of socks) while watching the Olympics on TV.
I saw the Chinese win gold and silver in pairs figure skating, American Seth Wescott win his second gold medal in snowboard cross, and Alexandre Bilodeau receive Canada's first gold medal on home soil. It was great, and I stayed up later than I should have to watch (then woke up excessively early this morning).
It's tough not to get migraines when traveling because of the many stressors that are an inherent part of the process. I had to take Midrin again before dinner last night but thankfully stayed well. Great dinner at Macaroni Grill.
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As a side benefit, I got to do some knitting (finished 1/3 of the first of a pair of socks) while watching the Olympics on TV.
I saw the Chinese win gold and silver in pairs figure skating, American Seth Wescott win his second gold medal in snowboard cross, and Alexandre Bilodeau receive Canada's first gold medal on home soil. It was great, and I stayed up later than I should have to watch (then woke up excessively early this morning).
It's tough not to get migraines when traveling because of the many stressors that are an inherent part of the process. I had to take Midrin again before dinner last night but thankfully stayed well. Great dinner at Macaroni Grill.
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