I am hoping that I can post a picture or two to show you how far we have gone. I did not write til now because I found myself very tired from Castaway Cay. On sea days, there are tons of activities that Disney provides for all ages. Towel folding or Origami. Bingo, yes Bingo. And
Cooking events and the like. I spent a lot of time just resting and working on my photos in the hope that I can upload one or two.
Then we went to Aruba. This is my first time in Aruba, and it did not look appealing at first, but once we got on the bus ride and went to this little Island they have called "De Palm" Island, it looked a whole lot better and had a bunch of fun things to do there.
My sister and I did the Sea Trek dive. Have you heard of this? This is where you were a diving type helmet and go underwater. You do not get you hair wet at all, as it is all under pressure, and so you can breath naturally and walk on the ocean floor and feed the fish and stuff. It is so cool. Our guide said you do not even need to know how to swim. It is important to stand up streight, as this keeps the pressure in the helmet balanced. If you look down, water can fill the helmet a bit, but do not be afraid, because all you have to do to get rid of the water should this happen, is to stand up straight, that's It!!! I know because the first thing I did was look too far down, and choked a bit on the saltwater, but all was fine as I just straightened up,and the water was at the proper level. It is a really great way to see the ocean and Aruba is soo sooo clear you can see so very far. Beautiful, blue green clearity. It was great fun, and after, my sister and I ate a lovely lunch and curled up on a chase lounge. Really fun.
A really fun thing happened as my sister saw a shirt she wanted and it turned out to belong to one of the Snuba experts.(This is where you snorkel with an air line, so no need to come up for air too much.) She asked if she could buy it and he sais sure, after getting her to try it on so he could see her in it. She was delighted to get this shirt, and it did look good on her.
hopefully there are a couple of pictures below.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Monday, May 12, 2008
Disney Cruise, Castaway Cay
Today we landed in Castaway Cay. For those of you who have never been to Disney's private Island, I highly recommend it. As you come into the dock, you can see the Flying Dutchman right out of you window. Stunning.
It was a really hot day, really hot. We spent a lot of time in the water, because it was really hot.
Have I said it enough? No? Well let me tell you, it was so hot the the Cast members who live on the Island, said "Man it is a hot Day!" We also snorkeled with and fed the Stingrays. Now this is really a treat, so much fun. Disney's Castaway Cay is the best place to do this, as the barbs are clipped all the time, so as to keep everyone safe. Also, the price you pay for this excursion, much of it goes to the research of these beautiful animals. I just loved doing this and you will to, just trust me.
After we decided to ride bicycles, and we went to a lookout tower where you can see the Disney Magic, and take a really fine picture. I have not yet downloaded my pictures but I will do it soon so stay tuned.
After that, we went to a teen beach. if you just want to float, and do not like a lot of noise, I highly recommend this spot. You can usually find an unoccupied hammock and a cool drink.
My favorite spot. If you are more adventurous, there are plenty of places for you. Just one word of advice. If you are going on a cruise like this one in May, remember that adults represent the majority, so serinity beach is not the quiet one, the family beach is.
I have decided to write about the privious day, so I can fill you on all the details.
I hope you are all well, see you tomorrow.
It was a really hot day, really hot. We spent a lot of time in the water, because it was really hot.
Have I said it enough? No? Well let me tell you, it was so hot the the Cast members who live on the Island, said "Man it is a hot Day!" We also snorkeled with and fed the Stingrays. Now this is really a treat, so much fun. Disney's Castaway Cay is the best place to do this, as the barbs are clipped all the time, so as to keep everyone safe. Also, the price you pay for this excursion, much of it goes to the research of these beautiful animals. I just loved doing this and you will to, just trust me.
After we decided to ride bicycles, and we went to a lookout tower where you can see the Disney Magic, and take a really fine picture. I have not yet downloaded my pictures but I will do it soon so stay tuned.
After that, we went to a teen beach. if you just want to float, and do not like a lot of noise, I highly recommend this spot. You can usually find an unoccupied hammock and a cool drink.
My favorite spot. If you are more adventurous, there are plenty of places for you. Just one word of advice. If you are going on a cruise like this one in May, remember that adults represent the majority, so serinity beach is not the quiet one, the family beach is.
I have decided to write about the privious day, so I can fill you on all the details.
I hope you are all well, see you tomorrow.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Anchor's Away
As you know we boarded the Disney Magic. When I say we, I mean my sister Kathy and my good friend Liz Bradley.
We boarded yesterday, and although I wanted to write and tell you all about it, the 3 of us were dead tired.
So, as usual I am up bright and early, Florida time, 7 am. Yesterday, the day started out with a quick glimpse of the Kennedy Space Center. I am such a geek when it comes to Nasa and space that I had to see it before going to board the ship. When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut but I get motion sick watching video games so that was out. I did not go into the center but it was cool to be so close.
Then off to the ship. The thing about going on a Disney Cruise is that everything has a shape or a theme. For example, your entrance to the ship is a sort of giant porthole shaped like mickey mouse. Your eyes have so much to take in, way before you board. Once on board, there are fun fluffy drinks to be had and a huge deck, where you can sing and dance with a bunch of Disney characters. Just before we set sail the horn sounds. Unlike any other horn, this one plays "When you wish upon a Star." This brings many folks to tears, as it did to Liz, as she has never really been anywhere, let alone a Disney Cruise. I know I will be a witness to some more tears from her throughout the voyage. Just think about it, all your life you have dreamed of something like this, but in you heart you never, ever believed it would happen.
Tears are a given. Makes folks like myself, who travel quite a bit, stop and be thankful for all I have been given. Tomorrow we dock at Disney's private island. Whoo Hoo.
We boarded yesterday, and although I wanted to write and tell you all about it, the 3 of us were dead tired.
So, as usual I am up bright and early, Florida time, 7 am. Yesterday, the day started out with a quick glimpse of the Kennedy Space Center. I am such a geek when it comes to Nasa and space that I had to see it before going to board the ship. When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut but I get motion sick watching video games so that was out. I did not go into the center but it was cool to be so close.
Then off to the ship. The thing about going on a Disney Cruise is that everything has a shape or a theme. For example, your entrance to the ship is a sort of giant porthole shaped like mickey mouse. Your eyes have so much to take in, way before you board. Once on board, there are fun fluffy drinks to be had and a huge deck, where you can sing and dance with a bunch of Disney characters. Just before we set sail the horn sounds. Unlike any other horn, this one plays "When you wish upon a Star." This brings many folks to tears, as it did to Liz, as she has never really been anywhere, let alone a Disney Cruise. I know I will be a witness to some more tears from her throughout the voyage. Just think about it, all your life you have dreamed of something like this, but in you heart you never, ever believed it would happen.
Tears are a given. Makes folks like myself, who travel quite a bit, stop and be thankful for all I have been given. Tomorrow we dock at Disney's private island. Whoo Hoo.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Counting Down to Disney's Panama Canal Cruise
Well, here I sit, the day before the Disney Magic sets sail for California via the Panama Canal.
It is hard to believe this day has finally come. I plan to give you a play by play about it as we click off the many adventures Disney has in store for us.
Many of you may remember that I was on the last Panama Canal Cruise in 2005, the very first time the Disney Magic was going to be in Pacific waters.
On that Cruise, I filmed so many interesting things, but the highlight was catching collectors at their absolute peak, doing all that they could to be the ones to receive the highly limited collectable pins offered . There was such a feeding frenzy, that the ships crew decided to give all the remaining pins out at 8 am, the following day. If you are a collector, you know what this means, don't you?
The line started at 7:30pm the night before, and grew longer and longer as the night progressed. Instead of sleeping in a comfortable suite, they chose to take pillows and blankets and their kids in many cases and sleep in the corridors of the ship. AND I shot it all !!
It was so unbeliveable, that I stayed up and filmed the entire night, including many of the staff coming down in their jammies to take pictures. This had never happened before in Disney Cruise history, and many had to see for themselves.
Perhaps it will be the same this time, perhaps not, but stay tuned dear friends and I will give you the low down as best I can.
It is hard to believe this day has finally come. I plan to give you a play by play about it as we click off the many adventures Disney has in store for us.
Many of you may remember that I was on the last Panama Canal Cruise in 2005, the very first time the Disney Magic was going to be in Pacific waters.
On that Cruise, I filmed so many interesting things, but the highlight was catching collectors at their absolute peak, doing all that they could to be the ones to receive the highly limited collectable pins offered . There was such a feeding frenzy, that the ships crew decided to give all the remaining pins out at 8 am, the following day. If you are a collector, you know what this means, don't you?
The line started at 7:30pm the night before, and grew longer and longer as the night progressed. Instead of sleeping in a comfortable suite, they chose to take pillows and blankets and their kids in many cases and sleep in the corridors of the ship. AND I shot it all !!
It was so unbeliveable, that I stayed up and filmed the entire night, including many of the staff coming down in their jammies to take pictures. This had never happened before in Disney Cruise history, and many had to see for themselves.
Perhaps it will be the same this time, perhaps not, but stay tuned dear friends and I will give you the low down as best I can.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Top Chef the Cookbook
Hi all, yes I know it has been a while, but here I am, back again. I just had to say a word about
Top Chef and this new cookbook. Wow! It rocks! Now, Now, I am like a lot of you who hate
reality shows, but this one, created by the folks who brought me my other fave, Project Runway is so wonderful, hold onto you little behinds if you have not seen it. (Wed. nite on Bravo).
AND NOW for fans like myself, The Cookbook has arrived. Great Recipes as you would expect, but lots of other tasty treats like behind the scenes and words from the Chefs. EVEN, YES EVEN, an intro by the king chef hisself, TOM COLICCHIO!!! I am telling you guys, this is NOT to be missed. I have decided ( as soon as I get done with my Disney Panama Canal Cruise) that I want to go to a lot of these restaurants that my dear past contestants have created or are a part of and get this booked signed. Who knows? Perhaps I will create a few sculptures and we can trade signatures.
See you soon
Oh and if you are in San Diego, go to the Oceanaire Seafood Room, this is where Brian Malarkey ( of season 3) is the Executive Chef. You will not only love, LOVE the food, but I got a real charge out of seeing Brian work the room.
Top Chef and this new cookbook. Wow! It rocks! Now, Now, I am like a lot of you who hate
reality shows, but this one, created by the folks who brought me my other fave, Project Runway is so wonderful, hold onto you little behinds if you have not seen it. (Wed. nite on Bravo).
AND NOW for fans like myself, The Cookbook has arrived. Great Recipes as you would expect, but lots of other tasty treats like behind the scenes and words from the Chefs. EVEN, YES EVEN, an intro by the king chef hisself, TOM COLICCHIO!!! I am telling you guys, this is NOT to be missed. I have decided ( as soon as I get done with my Disney Panama Canal Cruise) that I want to go to a lot of these restaurants that my dear past contestants have created or are a part of and get this booked signed. Who knows? Perhaps I will create a few sculptures and we can trade signatures.
See you soon
Oh and if you are in San Diego, go to the Oceanaire Seafood Room, this is where Brian Malarkey ( of season 3) is the Executive Chef. You will not only love, LOVE the food, but I got a real charge out of seeing Brian work the room.
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