This week is one of those weeks. My TO DO list is is a mile long and I don't have any idea how I am going to complete it.
I have the amazing opportunity to be leaving Thursday for a 3 day cruise to the Bahamas. I know.. I know.. it sounds to "Ooh.. La.. La.." I have been so self conscious about it and have kept it on the serious down low. Not talking about it at all. In fact, I just told most of my sisters I was going just a few weeks ago. Don't ask me why I am being weird about it. I am just am.
Myself and about 20 other friends are going. I am traveling with one of my absolute best friends Lori. It will be an adventure.. but we are excited! It has been SO cold here in Idaho that the idea of soaking up some sun... feeling sand in my toes.. looking out at crystal blue water.... laughter.. fun.. friends.. well.. it sounds simply wonderful.
I have had so much to do before I can leave. It is a lot of work for "Mom" to be gone. A lot of work to leave work. Trying to catch up.
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One week from today I will be on THIS ship. Honestly, I have never thought that a cruise was something I would ever want to do. BUT I am excited. Nervous. Anxious. Ready to relax.
Tell me.. where have your travels taken you? What have been some of your most memorable trips? Have you ever taken a cruise before? What are some insider tips?
Leave a comment and I will bring one lucky reader a goodie from my trip! :)
bon voyage
Oh..... I am so excited for you!!! I would love to leave the cold and snow especially during this time of year! Have so much fun!!!!!
I love going to warm places.... We enjoyed a family trip to the Mayan Riveria in Mexico. It was a perfect vacation. We loved the beautiful beaches, the warm weather, the friendly people, and the fun things to do and see. We loved playing in the ocean, tropical treats, swimming with dolphins and relaxing. We went over 3 years ago and my kids are still talking about it and anxious for a day when we can go back. I would say it was perfect!
For our 10 year anniversary we went to Jamaica! Sooo much fun! It was much like Mexico with the weather, beautiful beaches and friendly people, but the best part... they spoke english! We had a wonderful time! We hiked the Dunns River Falls, went white water tubing, ate Jamaician food, went site seeing..... The week went by sooo quickly. The ocean was the prettiest blue I have ever seen and it was warm (like bathtub temperature). We loved it!
Wow, all of this reminiscing is making me really want to go somewhere warm again!!!! Have a wonderful trip! I can't wait to hear how it goes. We have never been on a cruise and I would love to hear how they are.
Ginger
Posted by: Ginger T. | February 27, 2011 at 07:12 PM
ack! how exciting!
I've never cruised, but a friend of mine is on the mexican riviera RIGHT NOW!!!
The farthest (& best!) place I've been- New Zealand & the Cook Islands (rarotonga & aitutaki)- ahh.. the memories! have a fab time!!!
Posted by: jen shears | February 27, 2011 at 08:28 PM
I went on a Cruise to the Mexican Riviera about 15 years ago! OH MY HECK! It was SO fun!!! You will absolutely LOVE it!
Posted by: Bobbi | February 27, 2011 at 08:32 PM
Hey Kim! A cruise! exciting, so lucky! you need this getaway from all the snow and crappy Idaho weather! Enjoy it! I've never been on a cruise before, but I've traveled lots of places! Mexico, Peru, Brasil, London, Paris, Rome, Switzerland...Germany...ahhh..I miss it! Just enjoy the places you visit, take it all in and appreciate what you have at home :)
Posted by: alicia king | February 27, 2011 at 08:39 PM
I'm actually just jealous. We're planning to take a cruise in 2yrs with friends of ours but that'll be our first. Beyond that, we've taken a few plane flights for vacations- Bahamas for our honeymoon, Fla, Seattle/Portland, etc. I was in London 2x on business but that's been about it. Enjoy!
Posted by: jengd | February 28, 2011 at 04:17 AM
I have never been on a cruise! Like you it is not anything I ever really desired. I am sure you will have the time of your life....enjoy it, relax, you deserve it! Our vacations take us mostly camping with family and friends. We have been to Vegas, Utah, Montana & Colorado but that is about it....And I must say we have enjoyed each trip!
Posted by: Tina M. | February 28, 2011 at 07:31 PM
I guess the most exciting place I have been was to Tennessee last summer for my parents 50th wedding Anniversary. We also stopped in Ohio. Hope you and Lori have a BLAST!
Posted by: Lea Ann | March 01, 2011 at 06:16 AM