Eastern Caribbean Cruisin'

Jan 8th 2010, we flew off to Miami FL. to go on the Eastern Caribbean for 7 days. It was just beautiful. I didn't care for Miami much but it was O.K. because I knew we were not there for long.
We left Miami on Sat. the 9th and started our Cruise to the first stop "Half Moon Cay".It was
extremely cold for Florida that week as well as the Islands close by there. We wore our jackets that day but still went to the beach for a B-B-Q. we had tons of fun. We had a total of eight couples that was with our group plus some from the group we signed up to go with so in all there was about 50 of us and it was so much fun, fun group. We invited some of our good friends and what a blast we all had together. Hopefully they had as much fun as we did.
The next stop was ST. Thomas , what a beautiful place to see, the Island was so pretty. We took a tour to to out look points then to Megan's Bay for part of the day to play in the ocean , then off to Blackbeard's Castle and gardens. What a fun day and it was much warmer and the water was great. Of coarse dinners were absolutely wonderful , I think I gained a little weight but not to much.
Next we went to San Juan, it was probably one of my least favorites of the Islands we visited. Kind of dirty there, but we still had a great time with Byron and Teresa our Friends. We went to the Old Forts of San Juan, really interesting place and fun to see. Then done some shopping. was able to call home this day and was excited to hear each of my kids voices, decided I really would miss them if I ever moved away, and found out that they really do worry about their parents as well. This is the day we found out there had been a earth quake in Haiti's and they were all worried how close we were to that and if we were safe. Made me feel good they were so concerned. I think it made us all realize just how important we all are to each other. It was definitely a good day with friends and family.
Next stop was Grand Turk., My favorite place of all, what a beautiful Island this is, we had such a good day, a day on the beach and the water was beautiful, and I found a whole beachfront full of sea shells and big ones. Anyone who knows me I love to find treasures and this is one of them to me. Cory was not wanting to carry all these shell back to the ship but I made him. I wanted to bring one home for each of my kids but that didn't end up happening because they were to heavy, so I brought home two for me and gave everyone that was with us one to take home. They all were excited as well to have one. We done some shopping on this stop as well, but didn't bring much home this trip. This was such a relaxing Cruise for us and much needed after the past few months. I really hated to come back to reality but was ready to by the end of the week it is what keeps me constant in life I guess.
I love to see the beautiful areas of the world that God has created for us to see and enjoy. It makes me so thankful for all I have in this life, it always makes me more thankful for my family as well when I go away then return to know they are always here for me and bring me stability in this life. I have such great kids and grand Children. I was once again thankful my Mom was able to go with us again this year, what a blessing it is for her to be able to enjoy her children , we all had so much fun with her. It was good to see her smile and have fun.
When we returned home we came home to a nice cooked dinner that our kids made for us and lots of hugs from them and our grand babies, so I know we were missed while we were gone.
Know I am ready to plan our next trip next year Hum "where should we go " ? and who is up for going with us next year ? Life is to short to not enjoy !
Vacations are memories of good and this one surely was good with good friends and family, new acquaintances and fun time ahead for us all.