Grand Cayman, BWI - Day 6

It poured rain all day long here at Grand Cayman. The local people said they really needed the rain but it spoiled our day. We were supposed to go on a Pirate Adventure in honor of the many pirates that stationed here. However, the Adventure was canceled because of the rain.

Still, we made lemonade out of lemons and decided instead to see the town. We jumped in a taxi van and took a grand city tour - in the rain. What we saw of Cayman was beautiful. It is definitely a place I would love to see again - without the rain.

That's Hell, Grand Cayman


So named for these jagged black rocks in the background


Pirates at Tortuga Rum Cake Factory


You should have seen the crowd all gathered around the free samples
We watched from a distance


Here we are at the dolphin encounter where others from our ship were swimming with the dolphins


And finally, warm and dry and all gussied up for dinner

Isla Roatan, Honduras - Day 5

Today was also a relaxing day spent with Dave. We bought tickets on the sky ride and landed at Mahogany Beach where we played in the water and slept under the sun. While I browsed the port shops Dave went on a zip line adventure. I have always wanted to go to Honduras (because most of the people in my mission were from there). I don't know if this American-influenced island really counts as having traveled there, but it was fun to be so close and to meet some of the local people who were all so very kind.

Belize - Day 4

Sorry about the lack of pictures from Belize. While all others in our party went out on excursions, I made a quiet day of it. I did a little shopping at the port, then back on the ship I took a leisurely lunch followed by a few hours of reading by the pool. Not a lot of opportunity for pictures but it was one of my favorite days at sea.

I finished the first book in the series and got a good start on the second book. These are the adventures of four unusually talented children who work together to solve mysteries and help the adults in their lives. The first was good but got slow at times; the second is a page-turner. I recommend them but you have to read them in order.

photo credits here and here

Cozumel, Mexico - Day 3

Today we docked at the pretty island of Cozumel, Mexico then boarded a ferry that took us to Playa del Carmen on the mainland. From there we traveled to the amazing ruins of Tulum, an ancient Mayan civilization built on a beautiful stretch of beach. Seeing this crumbling city made me reflect on the people from the Book of Mormon. Tulum was built after Moroni buried the plates but the people who lived here were descendants of the Nephites and Lamanites. Just seeing these old ruins really brought that sacred book of scripture to life. Amazing!

And while we were there I sampled some of the local fare. Delicious! Dave wouldn't try it -- worried about parasites and such. Boy did he miss out, but there was more for me!

Fun Day At Sea - Day 2

Hanging out at the Casino
(looked but didn't touch)


All dressed up for dinner


Dave and his parents


Dave found the arcade onboard - which was supposed to entertain the teenagers, not so much the adults. I loved the blacklights!


Elephant Towel Creation

Cruising - Day 1

Dave and I are taking a vacation from reality aboard the Carnival Glory (with his parents, brother and sister-in-law). We'll be sailing around the Caribbean for the next 7 days, seeing new places, eating fine foods, relaxing and forgetting the cares and worries of home. But the very best part of all is that our cell phones do not work. Hallelujah!

Mr. & Mrs. Erickson

Mr. & Mrs. Michael Erickson were married on Wednesday, May 12 in the Salt Lake Temple. The day was cold but the events were wonderful and they are incredibly happy!

Congratulations, Megan & Mike!

Mother's Day

Last year Dave felt really bad that he did not get me a Mother's Day gift (and yes, I realize that I was not a mother then nor am I now, but someday I will be). So, he made up for it this year by giving me these gorgeous roses (his are the red and the yellow is from church) and a little shopping trip to Deseret Book to pick up a few things for our upcoming trip. What a guy!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!

Office with a View

I have decided that I want to move my office at work to this location:


But then again, I probably would never get anything done as I stared at the city. Still, isn't it a pretty view?

Daisy & Duke

The girls sure did have fun playing with the goats at Aly's house during Megan's wedding shower. They fed Daisy and Duke crackers and chased them around the yard. We'll have to go over and play again sometime soon.