Our first official week long vacation is now over, actually it was nine days total.Around day four we were ready to come home, but being on a boat in the middle of the Caribbean kinda prevented that.
It took two days before I could even start relaxing, then I relaxed so much I got really sunburned even with PSF50 on. This is why my kind of people do not lay out and tan.
I finally set foot on foreign soil with the first being Jamaica, I got to be a tourist in the Caymans going from shop to shop, I swam in a cenote in Mexico where I also got to drive a buggy through the jungle, I got to see the most bluest of water and I got to eat like a king all week long.
The guilt didn't start setting in until the last day when we got our breakdown of charges and started adding up every expenditure for the entire trip. I was really disappointed with myself and the grand total. There are so many other things I could have used the money for to better our lives. Plus, if something goes wrong at the house and I don't have the money to fix it now, how can I justify what we did?
Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed and am very thankful for getting away, spending time with the wife, seeing things I have only seen in the movies and doing things I have only heard of in other peoples stories.
I don't think I will ever do another seven day cruise again though. Maybe a three or four day would more suit my style.
All and all it was one heck of an experience. Been there, done that. Check it off the list.
On the way to New Orleans I stopped by a really neat little place I saw on Texas Country Reporter. I will post about it later, but I know you will be interested in it.
Other than that, it's good to be home.
MDR
MDR, Welcome back, sorry to hear about everyone docking at the same time at each port. That makes it difficult to really enjoy yourself. I won't go on any cruises....well there is one, it's an Alaskan cruise (later in life).
ReplyDeleteI used to love watching Texas Country Reporter when we lived there.
Thanks Sandy,
DeleteI had to go so I could see what it was all about, now I can say I have. I don't think we will be going on another one though. I would rather just go and stay for a few days at one place.
Was wondering what you would think of the crowds. We have been on a few cruises. Most of them paid by companies we work for. But, we don't like to be gone more than 4 nights (picture us both stir crazy - What do you mean I can't get off this boat?!!) Not our favorite vacation but you do eat well. Glad you made it home safe & sound.
ReplyDeleteThanks DFW,
DeleteThe crowds and standing in long lines were not the best parts for sure. I now know how cows feel by being herded around. Plus all the hidden costs that come with a vacation like this. I spent most of yesterday and this morning on the phone debating some of the charges, they just keep coming in.
Have been thinking about you and the missus, and wondering why there was no report of another ship disaster. No, seriously, am so glad that you had a good time - it may have emptied out your wallet more then you hoped, but, as you say, t'was a once in a lifetime experience, and surely you can have a little pleasure / reward for all those years of hard slog you put in... :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Dani, the news report would have started off saying, "And a fat naked man with war paint on his face is........"
DeleteIt was a good time and a much needed rest. Yes the cost was more than expected so now it is back to frugal living for a while.
Glad to have ya back! I'm also glad you had a good time. Sometimes you just gotta step out of your box for a little bit.
ReplyDeleteThanks SFG, I just didn't step out of the box, I jumped off the bridge that the box was sitting on.
DeleteEverything little thing we did was a first for us and out of our comfort zone. It was an experience to say the least.
You were forced to relax! Awesome possum!! Those memories will be fun to have. Now you can pretend to have a Jamaican accent and say, "hey, I've been there!"
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There was nothing else to do but relax Lana,
DeleteI have done my best Jamaican accent all last week, it had a Texas twist to it but I got my point across, "No problem mon"
We spent seven years cruising the islands on our own sailboat. Total cost, maybe $50K. Break that down to a day by day basis and it were damn cheap!
ReplyDeleteHave absolutely no interest in going on one of those big boats....
Spud, seven days was enough for me, I could not imagine seven years on the water.
DeleteI was never really interested in going on one either, but I compromised.
Good to see you made it back in one piece
ReplyDeleteThanks Buddy
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