Virgin Gorda ~ Another Stamp in My Passport

Yesterday, we took the weekly ferry from Caneel Bay to Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands. This is a day trip which leaves at 8am and returns at about 4pm The boat trip was about an hour and a half &, along the way, we were able to see Tortola, Norman Island, Peter Island, Salt Island, Cooper Island, and [...]

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Caneel Bay: Beachbums in Paradise

We surely are in a beach lover’s paradise.

 
Caneel Bay is a beautiful resort which blends in with the natural surroundings of the island. Built in 1956, it’s a classic and traditions run deep with guests still dressing up for dinner, not wearing their swimsuits to meals and the number one priority here is relaxing. There [...]

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Just Plain Scared at 1,800 Feet

Our flight from San Juan to St. Thomas was on a 9 passenger “puddle jumper” which scared FG at first. It was only a 30 minute flight and within 15 minutes she was enjoying the ride.
I loved the flight ~ it was like being on a scenic tour. We could see all of Puerto Rico, [...]

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Medical Scare at 30,000 Feet

As a seasoned traveler and having been on many, many  flights, I keep an eye on the crew members for any signs of distress ~ if they’re calm, I know all is well. As I was watching “Fool’s Gold” on our flight from Newark to San Juan, I noticed three flight attendants scurrying to the front of the [...]

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Beach Time Again

We made it back to the beach today ~ we’re in St.John, US Virgin Islands. It’s paradise and we’re all so happy to be here but both FG and FM are asleep already and I’m right behind them. It took 3 flights and a boat ride for us to get here. It was so worth [...]

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Flashback Friday ~ a couple of days late

This flashback is a few days late because Friday was a blur. Between trying to keep FG entertained by taking her swimming at the lake and having an impromtu dinner with some new friends, the day flew by.
Back to the flashback: During our road trip across the country last July, FG and I started looking [...]

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My Growing Garden

One of the joys of not moving this year is I’m enjoying the heck out of my vegetable garden and all my blooming flowers. 
Can’t wait for this cucumber to ripen so we can enjoy it with a lite drizzle of balsamic vinegar:

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County Fair

Despite the look on FG’s face, we had a fun time at the fair today. Lots of rides, food and excellent people watching.

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Summer Reads

Yippee!
I’m the winner of Books on the Brain and Hatchett Book Group book giveaway contest. I won A Summer Affair and Barefoot by Elin Hilderbrand. How appropriate ~ they’re both BEACH books
Thanks Lisa!

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Election Lesson

This spring, FG’s social studies teacher touched on the subject of elections. The Primary Season gave the teacher a lot of fodder to go over with the kids. FG said the teacher didn’t hide her preference for Hillary Clinton which came across more as a “yeah, there’s a viable woman running for president” than “I’m [...]

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