The Summer of 2009

This was a slow summer. We didn't travel this summer but we did go away a few times. A visit with a Jr. High School friend. I found her on facebook. What a great way to find old friends & aquaintences.

We went to several beaches in September.

Venice Beach

I was looking for shark's teeth. I didn't find any this time. But the last time we visited this beach I found a lot of them.

Siesta Beach

Siesta beach is only a half mile long. The sand is so white & feels like baby powder. The sand is fine mineral quartz. It comes down from a river from the Appalachian mountains. The sand is cool to the touch even on the hottest day.

It was extremely hot. 94 degrees & it was the end of September. The water was so warm that you could just walk right in and enjoy it.

John's Birthday at Epcot

Celtic Rock band in Epcot

On your birthday you get in free at Disney so we took advantage of it.

Calling everyone to let them know about the Disney free day :)

Happy Birthday John

Visit with friends at the TT park in Clermont

Visiting the kids in Jacksonville.

A visit in Boca Rotan

The Beach...Jupiter Beach, Florida

Getting ready to go snorkeling. The beach at Jupiter has some great snorkeling areas.

Transfer of the Marble

Tranferring of the marble is a tradition between John & Frank. Every time they meet the marble gets transferred. This tradition started 4 years ago.

BBQ Party

The Waitresses.

The bartender. Great Margaritas Doug.

Fooling around.

My cook.

My waitress

Cruising on the Inspiration

May 4, 2009 we boarded the Carnival cruise ship Inspiration. We were supposed to go to Mexico but as we all know the swine flu changed our plans. We headed to Grand Cayman for 2 full days.

We took a walk outside the ship trying to work off some of that dinner. The food is non stop. But we sure enjoyed it.

Who is that with me? Is that John? He sure looks different without his t-shirt.

Oh Zuzanna, can you wait on me?

The 7 mile beach in Grand Cayman.

All dressed up for Captains night & lobster.

We are now on our way to Grand Cayman. We had to take the tender to the island.

The waiters & waitresses put on a little show for us. They were very entertaining.

Mr. Carnival

The beach. The water was so warm.

Cocktails!