How hard it is to believe that one year ago today we were on a cruise ship sailing in the Caribbean! There were rumblings of the virus circulating at the time, but after a great deal of discussion we decided it was still safe to travel in spite of the president having recently closed the borders to travelers from Asia. Our cruise line was one that took safety precautions very seriously early on and we had a wonderful experience. Two weeks later we returned home to a much different reality as our state was one of the first places hit hard with the virus. In all the challenges of preparing for an imminent shut down, I only found time to share a handful of photos from that time on Facebook. Now sitting at home listening to the reports of the temps dropping down below freezing tonight it has been fun going back and remembering those wonderful balmy days of relaxation just before the world went crazy!
The first day, we departed from Tampa, Florida as the sun was beginning to set and followed another ship out of the channel to the ocean.
We shared seven days of sparkling blue waters, golden sunshine and white sandy beaches. Bliss!
Snorkeling, followed by a walk on the beach sipping ice cold lemonade in Honduras was one of our favorite days.
I think probably the best day we had though was in postcard beautiful Costa Maya.
Perhaps because we got to swim with the dolphins, something I never imagined I would ever do. That is a day I will always remember, to actually be able to touch one of these extraordinary creatures. It was truly an amazing experience.
Such a wonderful memory that we will be able to look back on and smile over again and again.
Psalm 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!
Adieu!
So happy that you have this sunny and warm memory of last February!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's good to have reminders that winter doesn't last forever and neither will a virus.
DeleteIt's nice that we have these memories to look back on and keep us going at the moment, it seems so far off before we'll be able to do them again. I've travelled to the Caribbean a few times, such wonderful places, and have been swimming with dolphins and turtles too, it's such a magical experience.
ReplyDeleteThe last time we took a cruise was with our children in 2004. We took them to swim with the stingrays. They still remember and talk about how amazing that was.
DeleteHow wonderful!! I love love love the pictures of you with the dolphins!!
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Thank you! Just thinking about it makes me feel light and happy.
DeleteLooks like you had a good time though I have to admit taking a cruse has never been one of the things I wanted to do. Mind you swimming with dolphins is something I would
ReplyDeleteThis was only our second time cruising. It was very special. I hope, Lord willing, we can have another opportunity to swim with dolphins again on day.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you have happy memories of your cruise and swimming with the dolphins. I have special memories too of wonderful trips in the UK and abroad. Let us hope one day we'll be able to travel again. There are places in the UK I would like to visit, the Lord willing.
ReplyDeleteLovely memories, and I hope they also warmed you up. What a blessing you were both able to enjoy that time just before the world went crazy. A great birthday present too.
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