Fwd: Back at Sea

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> Hi from the High Seas! We set sail from St. Lucia at 5:00 PM. I took this "selfie" from the balcony of our stateroom, where I am am enjoying a Mojito (one of those minty/lime rum drinks)
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> Our day was great! We left in an air conditioned bus, which feels good because the temp. Is a steady 85 degrees, and, of course, humid! On this island there is only one straight road....the air strip! It is all up and down and the roads are narrow and curvy - winding up high, then winding back into a cove where a village would be. Most of the island lies inside the cauldron of an old, yet still steaming volcano. We got up close and personal with the boiling center - very interesting. Much of the island is rain forest, with wonderful ferns, flowers, banana plantations, coconuts and cacao trees. We stopped for lunch to sample a Caribbean meal. Beans, rice, potatoes, cabbage and chicken. It seemed pretty bland compared with my love for Mexican food.
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> One of the couples at our dinner table is from Puerto Rico, They don't speak English, so I am enjoying chatting with them and translating some of the other dinner talk to them. Time for another Mojito! Love, Liz
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St Lucia

A beautiful morning arrival at st. Lucia! We are leaving within the hour to visit the word's only drive-in volcano, a rain forest, and a banana plantation . Later! Liz

Puerto Rico

Here I am, enjoying this view from the balcony of our Marriott Hotel in San Juan! Jeff and his girls, Lauren and Katelyn and I just spent two nights here. Yesterday we enjoyed a wonderful day at the beach and in the hotels pools, and Jeff and I enjoyed a couple of Mojitos, which is a yummy lime and mint rum drink! The climate here is a steady 72 degrees - I'm lovin' it!

Today we go to Old San Juan to board the "Adventure of the Seas" for a seven day cruise to some of the Caribbean Islands. Stay tuned! Love, Liz

The Loner in Liz

Who knew? Who could imagine that a career high school teacher and an elected public servant for over twenty years loves solitude? I woke up this morning, looked at my calendar and saw some blank days....An opportunity for a camping trip! A little road block was a dead battery in the van. My good friend Bob Whitt must have read my thoughts and stopped by to "say Hi". He guided me to resolving the problem, and I was on my way again. I knew where I wanted to go - a desert place I have wanted to see for 71 years, passing it every time I drive across the desert to Las Vegas and beyond.

Hole in the Wall is located in the Great Mojave Desert. There will be no fueling opportunities until I return to Twentynine Palms. I am almost down to half a tank. The last 25 miles has been on dirt roads. Witnessing the recent flash flood erosion at every turn, I make mental notes of the thunder clouds overhead, the the high ground.

Here's where the "Loner" kicks in. I am watching a magnificent sunset across the spectacular expanse of desert mountains; next to me in the East, and to the South the desert expands for 70 miles. A soft breeze cools me, and puts Sheila and Cinda to sleep.

My life is so good, but never as good as when I can be alone in nature. love, Liz

The Loner in Liz

Who knew? Who could imagine that a career high school teacher and an elected public servant for over twenty years loves solitude? I woke up this morning, looked at my calendar and saw some blank days....An opportunity for a camping trip! A little road block was a dead battery in the van. My good friend Bob Whitt must have read my thoughts and stopped by to "say Hi". He guided me to resolving the problem, and I was on my way again. I knew where I wanted to go - a desert place I have wanted to see for 71 years, passing it every time I drive across the desert to Las Vegas and beyond.

Hole in the Wall is located in the Great Mojave Desert. There will be no fueling opportunities until I return to Twentynine Palms. I am almost down to half a tank. The last 25 miles has been on dirt roads. Witnessing the recent flash flood erosion at every turn, I make mental notes of the thunder clouds overhead, the the high ground.

Here's where the "Loner" kicks in. I am watching a magnificent sunset across the spectacular expanse of desert mountains; next to me in the East, and to the South the desert expands for 70 miles. A soft breeze cools me, and puts Sheila and Cinda to sleep.

My life is so good, but never as good as when I can be alone in nature. love, Liz

The Loner in Liz

Who knew? Who could imagine that a career high school teacher and an elected public servant for over twenty years loves solitude? I woke up this morning, looked at my calendar and saw some blank days....An opportunity for a camping trip! A little road block was a dead battery in the van. My good friend Bob Whitt must have read my thoughts and stopped by to "say Hi". He guided me to resolving the problem, and I was on my way again. I knew where I wanted to go - a desert place I have wanted to see for 71 years, passing it every time I drive across the desert to Las Vegas and beyond.

Hole in the Wall is located in the Great Mojave Desert. There will be no fueling opportunities until I return to Twentynine Palms. I am almost down to half a tank. The last 25 miles has been on dirt roads. Witnessing the recent flash flood erosion at every turn, I make mental notes of the thunder clouds overhead, the the high ground.

Here's where the "Loner" kicks in. I am watching a magnificent sunset across the spectacular expanse of desert mountains; next to me in the East, and to the South the desert expands for 70 miles. A soft breeze cools me, and puts Sheila and Cinda to sleep.

My life is so good, but never as good as when I can be alone in nature. love, Liz

Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Jonathan calls the water along our shore "home". Smart bird. All the crusts from our sandwiches are thrown to him, so he loves lunchtime. He also likes keeping his territory for himself. We often watch aerial chases and fights as Jonathan defends his lunchroom.

Jonathan doesn't know it yet, but he has only five more days before he will have to revert to a diet of fish. Closing down the place for the winter starts today, as I will take the boat in to the marina to be winterized, then take it back to Ada's cottage to be stored. On Friday screen porch panels come down and snow support posts are put in place on the screen porch roofs, shutters go on all the windows, all the water pipes must be drained, etc. A big job that Angela and Derek must undertake before they leave. Today is my last day to enjoy this wonderful place, but I will be taking home memories of another wonderful summer at Hatch Haven.