USA 2015

Holiday Diary

Thursday 26th March

Boarded the plane at 10:00am on the 25/3/15 Brisbane and got to LA at 0600am on the 25/3/15.I slept about 1 hour.I played caveman, watched big bang theory, rock of ages, inbetweeners 2,

Sitting at the airport at LA and just being able to open my eyes. Got on the plane to Las Vegas.Picked up the car, felt very nervous and kept feeling like being on the left side of the road.They even have pokies at the airport.I am very tired and very excited.

When we got to the Westgate Hotel we checked in.I wanted to stay awake a bit longer but Mark went straight to bed and I fell asleep until 530pm.We had dinner at the Buffet in the Motel which was delicious.They had little servings such as Chicken with a creamy sauce, meatballs and other stuff.I had chicken pizza, lasagne which was a bit like vego cannelloni, potato and pumpkin mash which was honey pumpkin,for desert I had grapes and chocolate coated strawberries.

We went to bed again and I fell asleep.Mark had bad news that Nina has asked his nextdoor neighbour to feed the dogs and it made him feel sick that flopsie was there.I woke up and got the run down.We made love and then Mark finally fell asleep and we both work up at about 9am.

½ ½ milk is ½ milk and ½ cream.I bought a cup of tea at the airport in LA and I used ½ ½ milk thinking it was low fat and my tea was white but tasted normal not I know why.

Today we met up with Shane and Arna.We went shopping at Vons and the outlet Shops.I bought a pair of jeans.Had the team meeting and then went to pawn stars and ricks restoration.We got a bit lost finding Ricks Restoration and we turned left on a no left turn sign.We went to the old Vegas which was pumping.We wanted to go on the zipline but it would not accept out credit card.Off to bed for a good night sleep.

Saturday the 28/3/15

Yesterday was a shit day.I was still tired so Mark decided to drag me around shopping and then left me there and the arguments erupted and continued for the night. Team meeting and then tried to sleep for the run but didn’t get much sleep in.

Left the room at 7am and set out for the track.We all got in the vehicles and headed to Baker where we had a pit stop, fill up vehicle, eat etc.I drank that much water I was pit stopping all the way.

The race started at 11am and I was 2nd runner. It was hot and I was continually pouring water over my back to cool myself down.I felt like I was nearly walking but my run has not been confirmed but I think I beat my training time.Yay

Trying to get some sleep for an early wake up to see the end of the race.

Sunday the 29th March 2015

Woke up at 630am and went down to see Dave Campbell run in with his thongs on and carrying Ted the Kangaroo.

We went to the laundry and did our washing.The same laundry mat as out last trip and then we slept for the big party.

We got our trophy at the presentation and the party began. I did my run in 48mins. We had dinner at the Buffet and I found out what the sweet pumpkin was it is Sweet Yama .Dinner was very filling and just what I need. To start partying in the team room. Mark got really drunk and I had to drag him away as he wanted to start dancing with cambo who was also as drunk. We swapped a lot of stuff and got a souvenir. Mark bought a mini mug and we bought B2V fluffies for the kids.

I swapped about 4 shirts a couple of patches and a FEDS badge. All in all it was a good night very relaxing. I am finding that everywhere we go inside it is freezing and then outside it is hot, not boiling just hot.I have had a cough since I have been here due to the aircons.

Monday the 30/3/15

Today was a sleep in day. We finally got out of the room at about 1230pm and went to the Elvis suite tour. It was very luxurious just to see where he lived and to think that there was no strip in those days and just the view of the desert and the golf course.

Then we walked up to the indoor skydiving and booked in for 7pm.Then we went to the Mob Museum. It was interesting but it is very old fashioned and would never be stood for in the 21st century. Apparently Elvis started to hang with the mob towards the end.

Went to the Mob Museum. We were waiting around for Anna and Shane for an hour I was pissed off.

Finally I got to do the indoor skydiving. My instructors name was Doug and I went with a young girl. First we practiced rolling to fall properly then we did the lye on the floor and we lifted and flew around. My back was arching a lot and my shoulders felt like they were going to rip out. Then the second time we flew around together and a bit of drool came out of my mouth and onto my goggles. When I finished and stepped back onto the ground it felt soft like gravity had left us.

Then we went home and packed ready for the trip to Memphis. At about 1030pm we finally made it to the strip and at least walked down the south side.

Whilst was were in Vegas we made love 3 times.

Tuesday the 31/3/15

We are at the Airport and on our way to Memphis.I thought of playing the pokies before we left the airport but we had to catch a bus to the terminal and by the time we had something to eat and met Kat at the airport it was time to board.

We got to Houston Airport and had to catch the train to the next terminal. Lucky we had an 1 ½ hours as by the time I bought something to eat and Mark bought his fridge magnet we were at the terminal ready to leave for Memphis .Boarding this plane: The plane was small there was 2 rows on one side and a single row on the other side. It was like flying to Doomadge.

Got to Memphis. Hired a car and our luggage just fit. Headed into the motel and booked in. Anna and Shane had missed their connecting plane and we decided to go the baseball game. It we a good game and my first game of base ball ever to watch.I had a Baseball burger which consisted of 1 peice of tomato and one piece of lettuce and a patty.Mark had a blue suede shoes burger which was topped with peanut butter.

We finally caught up with Shane and Anna.They told us that they missed the connecting plane and their luggage went on and when they caught up with their luggage Annas bag had been gone through and all her souvenirs from Las Vegas had been stolen.

Anna was collecting signatures from the players when we met up with them. All 4 of us went into Beale St and had some Gumbo at the place on the corner (Mark and I have been there before).Bed at about 12:30am.I woke up with heart burn.

Wednesday 1/4/15

We got up at the crack of dawn.The temperature has dropped about 10degrees and I am wearing a long skivvy and everyone wore their Australia jacket.At least we didn’t get lost.

We set off for Gracelands at about 840am.But before we went Anna and Shane had to go to the room and get jackets.I am finding that their organisation skills are very low and it is frustrating me.

So we got to Gracelands and did the tour.When we got to the racquet room and came out Anna was crying so we all cried.It was very emotional.Then we got to see some file clips of him.This section was new and it was behind Gracelands.I bought a keyring holder.Mark bought a snow thingy.Then we went and seen the vehicles, sincerely Elvis, Touplo and Elvis in Hawaii.We had lunch and Mark and I ordered pork BBQ and a steak filly and shared.

I am continually coughing and my stomach is starting to hurt.I have continual heart burn from all the fatty food.

Off the Stax Studio.We drove and followed the signs and whilst we were following the signs we lost internet and we were driving around the Bronx.It was becoming scary.The internet kicked in and we found it.I cannot remember going to Stax and being in the really low part of town.Shane wanted to take photos outside and leave just in case the car got stolen.He was scared as well. Went through and it was all pretty interesting.I couldn’t remember being there all I know is that I have been there.

We then set off for Sun Studio.It was packed.We bought our tickets and returned the vehicle.We did 38 miles and we filled the vehicle up for $2.25.What a bargain.Went through Sun Studios and got my photo.We all had a world famous strawberry milkshake and walked back to the Motel to drop all our souvenirs.

Headed back to Beale St where we had some championship gumbo which was peppery but nice and then went home, Marked packed whilst I had a bath and finally went to bed.We made love in Memphis.

Thursday 2/4/15

Got up 430am and prepared for out train trip to New Orleans. Got to the reception and checked out.Taxi arrived.Shane and Anna came down winging about not having breakfast which was their fault as we took food into the room yesterday for breakfast this morning and they didn’t eat it.Anna wanted to go and get it but Shane stopped her.I gave Anna a good morning kiss.Shane is trying to control her and all they are doing is bickering.It shits me.

Made it to the train station checked out luggage and now we are on the way to New Orleans.

We got a lot of sleep on the train but there was a bunch of pissed African Americans up the back of the train who were in good spirits but just loud.Eventually they sell asleep.

We got to New Orleans and the taxi line was a mile deep so we decided to walk to the motel.It was ok for me and Mark as we only had the two bags but it was hilarious to watch Shane as he had 3 bags and he was like a bull running for the red flag and he kept dropping his bags.It looked funny.

Got to our motel and checked in.Very posh.It was safe and classy and right next to Bourbon St.The room was very small but useable for 2 nights.By this point I am starting to become pissed off with Marks behaviour and him gobbing off on the phone and arranging places to meet and it is starting to ruin my holiday.We went to Bourbon St and started to drink Daquories.The street stank of piss.After the first drink it didn’t stink that much possibly our noses were blocked.

We visited a few shops and then went home.No heart burn tonight but still coughing.

Friday the 3/4/15

Woke up at about 10am and headed towards the water.Made inquiries about the dinner cruise which was sold out so we did the lunch cruise without lunch as we just had breakfast at the Gumbo Pot.This is where I get really frustrated with mark and his gobbing off on the phone.What a waste of time.I could have done more exploring and all he wanted to do was wait around for Shane.This was destroying my holiday and the rest of the day was shit.All i wanted was to be alone now and not have the baggage of Anna and Shane and listern to the garbage that comes out of Shane and Marks mouth.Mark is a completely different person when around people.Someone I want nothing to do with.

We went on the Natache Steam paddle Boat which was relaxing.Then we went back to the room to charge the phone and then shopping.I bought a Mask with feathers coming out the side for Jess for her birthday.Mark bought a Joker mask for himself.Good buy.50% off.Dropped them off and went for our ghost tour.

Met at the same place where the cruise left from.We heard some ghost stories and took some photos and videos.

Went to Borbourn St and it was packed.We were following Anna and Shane when we stopped to buy a drink and yelled out and they were lost in the crowd.Thank fuck they have been ditched............ Shane is a nightmare.I feel so sorry for Anna She is a nice person and likes to shop, good in small doses I don’t know what she is doing with Shane.We bought a drink and went home.Had a shower and ended up with Heart burn again.This sucked.I took a Mylanta and that gave me a pain in the stomach.I didn’t feel that well and I didn’t get much sleep.Woke up and packed the bags and left the Miami.

Saturday 4/4/15

In the motel at the bottom of the lift there is water with fruit in it.I went to get some but there was none there only coffee.I couldn’t get tea.Heart burn is back.

Got to the airport and Mark and I are still argunging.On the plane Mark slept and I typed.Not a bad plane ride.Caught a taxi to the motel. What a shit hole.This is the worst motel that we have ever stayed in.The door just locks, the room is triangle and the holes in the floor are covered up by carpet,Ugly gray renters carpet.There is no water pressure in the shower and the TV is from the 80s.

This is the view from the motel window.Disgusting.

We went to Bayside and walked the posh area and had dinner at Lambardi’s which cost $112 and we had a few cocktails.

We then went back to the cheap and doggie and made love and then fell asleep.Mark has woken up with a pain in the stomach.And then we sis it again and do it and do it do it do it.

It is a lot busier here in Miami.Only thing on TV was The Bible so we finished watching it.It was a bit hard to fall asleep in the motel as the cracks in the door were very wide and it was letting light through from the hall way.The view from this room was even better than Memphis.

Sunday 5/4/15

Got up nice and early and headed off the KEY WEST in the big bus.3 ½ hour across the water.Therewas one bridge that was 7 miles long it was just amazing.I saw where the helicopter scene from True lies was made.

Island in the middle of nowhere.

This place is very expensive.I mean $10.00 for a drink instead of $8.00.It was the island of sponges.So i bought one for myself.$16.00 for a sponge ridiculous.We tried some of the KEY LIME PIE.It was a bit like lemon merang pie but lime flavoured.We went on the hop-on-hop-off bus and had a tour of the island and then walked the streets.The houses are the same prices as units in Brisbane.

For the rich with a lot of time on there hands.

We made it to the most southern part of USA

This was one of the first houses on the Island.

Most of the houses looked like this.The bottom one Calvin Cline used to own.

St Pauls Cathedral

There was a guy that was born in a certain house and he died on his 80th birthday in exactly the same room.Creepy.At the airport there is a building that stores a doll.This doll was bought in the 1800s and bad things would happen and the child would blame it on the doll.The doll was put in the attic until the place was sold and the new owners found the doll and gave it to their daughter who was woken up screaming in the middle of the night with the doll attacking her.The doll was then put in a glass case and remains in the building at the airport.Reports are that if you take a photo without permission of the doll strange things start happening such as loosing you camera or phone before you get back to Old Key West.

Key West is broken in the 3 sections Old, new and the military.If you want to live in key West all you have to do is be a millionaire or join the army.

The bus trip was painful coming home.4 hours I was starving.We bought garden salad, cup of noodles, 2 slices of pizza and a pkt of ciggys from the 7/11 and it const $15:Cheep.I would have liked to stay there a bit longer maybe over night.

It was a very long day 15hrs.Went to bed and tried to get some sleep but woke up with a sore hip.

Monday 6/4/15

Up and we got breakfast.Toast and tea, toast and tea and toast and tea.Not even cereal or OJ.Set off for the cruise and at the terminal now.The Leamington is CHEAP AND NASTY.It cost at much as we paid to stay and the Westgate.Never to stay there again.

We got the shuttle bus to the Port which was over crowded.Booked our bags in and boarded.The boarding time was 1 ½ hrs late and if that is the worst thing that goes wrong so be it.Got onboard and were not allowed to our rooms as they had not been sanitised as there was a breakout of a virus and they want to pass it on.It is now 3:30pm and we have not done any preparation for sailing.

Mark has been in a foul mood.There is no laundry onboard oops.

Miami has little islands everywhere and they homes on them.

Miami from the top deck of the Norwegian Pearl

Top deck of the Norwegian Pearl

Miama from the Norwegian Pearl

The little island.

We finally left port at 8:00pm and here was no big wave off or horn honking.Mark and I continued to argue until we made love yet again.Dinner was at the Bar and grill.I had Cornbeef soup and Chicken Pot Pie.Dinner was quite delicious.They are still not letting anyone serve their own food and I asked for a cup of tea and I got this water and milk thing,it was discussing.In bed now.Mark is trying to get out of his gratuities that have already been paid.

I like this ship on my our around today by myself I found the rock climbing wall, basketball courts, gym.There is still a lot to find.We don’t have a set time or place for dinner we just eat when we want.I like it.

Tuesday 7/4/15

Woke up at about 9:00am.Went and found the breakfast room. I ate 2 sausages, 1 tomatoe and 2 toast with butter.We keep getting lost.I have lost a contact and a swimming top.There is no laundry on the ship and we have washed all our undies, socks in the sink and they are hanging around the room drying.At least the room smells fresh.I went to the gym I worked out on my shoulders, hamstrings and quads.It took about 20mins.

The swell is very high and the ship is rocking.I am feeling a little sea sick when I am sitting in the cabin.Walking around is fine.I have to ask for black tea as English breakfast is weird and clear.The weather is overcast and about 26 degrease.

Back to the shirts that are soaking.Hung out the washing, went to the pool area and it was blowing a gail.I am trying to keep out of the wind.

We took a tour around the whole ship so hopefully we don’t get lost anymore.Well I wont get lost Mark will.We went to the service desk and Mark had a winge and that is it for the rest of the cruise he is not to whinge and whine anymore.

We made love again, had dinner in the Bar and Grill and went and watched the SWING show.Got to bed at about 12am.

Wednesday 8/4/15

Woke up at 10am and missed breakfast so we started the day with the drink of the day and then came down to do our washing and have another sleep.We were both really tired.I think it was die to the 2 sleeping tablets what we took last night.We then made love and went for lunch in the buffet room.

We then came home and watched a movie.The wind in very strong and I don’t want to go outside as i am being blown away.We booked out tours onshore.Had dinner in the Summer Palace which is situated at the back of the boat in a tucked away area.

We then went and watched the Hypnosis show.Now in bed.Early start in the morning.

Thursday 9/4/15

Virgin Gorda TORTOLA

For breakfast I has sausages and tomato with some potato mixture.I took my own teabag.We met in the Stardust room for the tour.

Went to Virgin Gorda and Baths by boat.

The baths at Virgin gorda is a collection of granite boulders as large as 40 feet in diameter.With white sandy beaches and secret rock pools.The cavernous surroundings are a result of the molten rock seeping up into the existing volcanic rock layers.Because the molten rock did not reach the surface it cooled and formed the hard granite layers.Weathering rounded the corners of the boulders to what they are today.The boulders formed natural tidal pools, tunnels, archers and scenic grottoes that are open to the sea since 1900.

We snorkelled to shore went on a trek and then snorkelled back to the boat.The water was crystal blue and you could see the bottom clearly.I had a great day.I was very hungry at the end of the tour.We went into the town and found some markets and bought a hotdog.

When we got back to the ship we did our washing in the sink and had a look at Marks red raw back.We slept the rest of the afternoon, got up and had dinner and went back to bed.

Friday 10/4/15

St Johns ANTIGUA

Antigua, the largest of the English-speaking leeward islands.In 1784 the legendary Admiral Horatio Nelson sailed to Antigua and established Great Britain’s most important Caribbean base.Little sis he know that over 200 years later the same unique characteristics that attracted the Royal Navy would transform Antigua and Barbuda into one of the Caribbean’s premier tourist destinations.

Got up at 8am and had breakfast.Mark in a shithead mood.Went to the shops and bought some gifts.This place reminds me of Bali.It is expensive and I don’t like it very much.Drive on the left hand side.

The houses were very old and run down.When we got off the ship we were getting badgered to go for a taxi ride to the other side of the island.It started at $20 and the last person was going to do it for $5 with a group.We didn’t do it as I thought it would cost too much to get back and if we would be bought back on time.

We walked back to the ship and got badgered to braid hair and I just ran away.

They drive on the Right side of the road

Saturday 11/4/15

Forte De France, MARTINIQUE

Visited by Columbus probably in 1502, the island was ignored by the Spanish, colonisation began in 1635, when the French, who has promised the native Caribs the western half of the island, established a settlement.In the 1800s Martinique’s sugar exports made it one of France’s most valuable colonies: although slavery was abolished in 1848, sugar continued to hold a dominant position in the economy.Martinique was finally confirmed as a French possession after the Napoleonic wars.In 1902 an eruption of Mt Pelee destroyed the town of St Pierre.

Well it is a step up from Antigua!!! We walked around and did the mapped guide.We did a bit of window shopping as the money is in Euros.We found a trash and treasure but didn’t buy anything.Went for a tour of the Fort St Louise which was very interesting.The first section was built in the early 1600s and the third section was finished in the 1800s.

View from top of the Forte

The Jail

Stairs to the top forte.

Sunday 12/4/15

Brassitere ST KITTS

The intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skys, warm water and white sandy beaches combined to make St Kitts one of the most seductive spots in the Caribbean.Christopher Columbus first spotted St Kitts in 1493, when it was populated with native tribes, but the Europeans didn’t colonise until the British arrived in 1623.Its strategic location and valuable sugar trade led to an advanced and luxurious development that was among the best in the Colonial Caribean.

The places are getting nicer and cheaper.We went for a bus/train know tour.Learnt that the island was 68 square miles with 68 sugar cane mills.Most of the place is very run down and the houses are very small and look like there is only one room.On the train trip we had 4 pina caldas and then went shopping.We bought some gifts and came back onto the ship.They drive on the left hand side.

Marks trip for tomorrow got cancelled and he is taking it out on me.You know what??He is saying the same words that I said about him excluding me from things now I hope his understands how I have felt for the past 3 years as I am going on the tour Mark or no Mark.

Went to the Indigo for Dinner had Duck, Steak and a chocolate volcano desert.

Monday 13/4/15

ST THOMAS

St Thomas is one cosmopolitan island, yet it still retains the distinctive atmosphere of the secluded Caribbean paradise.St Thomas is packed with millions of opportunities for smiles and surprise.Through its only 32 square miles in size, St Thomas has a million miles worth of things to do.Go shopping, sailing, snorkelling and sightseeing or diving and dining.Enjoy the Skyride 700 feet above the city or climb the famous 99 Steps of Charlotte Amalie for an incomparable view of the Caribbean.

I went underwaterin the Breathing Observation Submersible Scooter.It was different.It looked like we were on the bottom of the sea and the fish were swimming around us.It was a bit weird getting in and my life vest got a bit stuck but when I fixed that and I popped my head up it felt hot but after a while I got used to it.This is the best island of them all.It is a lot richer and nicer to look at.

They drive on the left side of the road but the steering wheel is on the right hand side.Everyone is asking for tips.

Mark had the shits cause he could not go but he got over it by lunch time and I was back so we had some lunch and went on the sky lift and bought a Baileys Bushwacker and a Banana Daiquiri.Then we went onboard and had the drink of the day which was the Rebellious Fish whilst in the spa.I got really drunk and I was sick.I think I got that drunk because I was pissed off with Mark.

Mark gave my chlorine burn in the spa.

Tuesday 14/4/15

Recovered and washing watched movies in our cabin.Dinner at the Summer Palace.I had Spag Bol and Soup.My fanny started out to be ichy and then it became inflamed.My cough has gone.

Wednesday 15/4/15

Another day on board.We went along the walking track and around the ship.

Got up feeling better with a long sleep and hangover was gone.Had tomatoes, sausage and potato for breaky.Can’t find the ESTA not feeling too good about that.Went to help desk and they are sorting it out for us.Went on line and re printed our ESTA.

Had dinner at the Asian place and bought our tickets for the hop-on-hop-off bus for Miami.

Thursday 16/4/15

MIAMI

Went on shore to MIAMI.I like Miami as most if it is rich.We did a tour of South Beach.They have certain houses that are 3 stories high with windows on each story and those houses/motels are heritage listed therefore you are not allowed to pull the building down and restart but you can rip out the inside and completely change it for a new modern look inside.There were a few being done along the beach.

Then we went touring the city where there was the rich areas and a little bit of the slums.Big names in clothes such and Prada, Louis Verton down one strip and older shops down another.

Then we went to the slums where graffiti was classed at the art work of the town and it was an outdoor art show.This lead to the ghetto where all the blacks lived and they even had a Black police service.

I liked Miami it is vibrant and charged with the energy of the Caribbean rhythms.Miami means bigcity sophistication and seductive beaches to those who plug into its unique brand of electric charge.With a colourful arts scene, world class shopping, water sports splendour, professional sports.

Friday 17/4/15

Onboard again today and tomorrow.Did 3 laps around the ship, had dinner at the Bar and Grill O,Sheehans and had the Prime Rib.

Saturday 18/4/15

Onboard again today.We did 4 laps around the ship today then went for breakky at the Summer Palace.I had the smoked Salmon ohhhhhh it was to die for.It came with a bagel with cream cheese so I spread the cheese on the bagel and dipped it in the tomato juice delicious.And the salmon was just superb, my favourite breakfast so far.

Played the pushing the circle game.Had dinner at the summer palace.I had duck and apple crumble.

Went and saw Frankie Valley and the 4 seasons tribute show.It was pretty good.

It is really windy and the sea had turned black.There is hardly any stars in the sky and there is no moon but we can see Jupiter.

Sunday 19/4/15

Cartagena COLOMBIA

First up we sent to the port shops and there was a bird/monkey century.We went into were the birds were and Sam To Cam was swooping us.

We went on the Chiva Party Bus.They had 2 men playing music which was a piano accordion and a silver beater.We had cup holders infront of our seats which had our cups, coke and rum.We went to San Felipe Fortress, Manga, Pie de la Popa, El Centro, Boca Grande, Laguito, Castillo Grande and the old city.We stopped at Santa Calatina’s Bastion and we bought 2 belts, a bag and a statue of the indian.

Cartagena is exactly the same a Bali.They follow you down the street trying to sell you stuff but I just said no and kept walking and the prices went down and down.

I wasn’t that scared on the bus as I was with 40 other people and the rum was starting to kick in.There were police in packs of 4 everywhere.I would not go back there by myself, probably not even at all.

Monday 20/4/15

PANAMA CANAL

Got up at 6am and watched the ship being pulled into the canal then stop and the canal fill up and the ship would proceed to the next part of the canal.It is just amazing how it is done.

Had sausages and tomato with smoked salmon for breaky.

From the Alantic to the Pacific Ocean.84foot above sea level.The water was fresh and we were surrounded by little islands.The water in the middle of the canal was the same color as the Brisbane River.It was very muggy, cloud over the sky and about 30 degrees with spits of rain every now and then.

Coming into the canal there was a small town at the first lot of lofts.The ship sailed towards the loft and was hooked up with wire to the two stablaizing machines at each side and the ship was guided in.Another two were hooked up at the back.The ship went into the locks were we stopped and rose and when the water was level with the water in the next section the gates opened and we went through and waited for the next rise.This is all done by natural tunnels in the sides of the lofts.There were 2 entries and there was a ship in the other laneway ahead of us and a ship caught up to us in the loft and there were two behind us.

We went under the centenial bridge

Asiling through the canal the water turned from green to brown.The water was very still.We were travelling very slowly and there were islands everywhere and ships.As we got the the second lot of lofts the water started to turn green again.This loft was a single let down and then we were out of it.

The third loft was only about 10 minutes and this was three sets letting us down to sea level again.We could see Panama City from a distance.There were lots of sky rises.We saw the biggest port in the world and we went under the Americas Bridge and we are now in the Pacific Ocean.

Tuesday 21/4/15

At sea.There is no wind and the sea is calm.We had pigs troff for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Wednesday 22/4/15

Made love in the morning

Puntarenas COSTA RICO is the dirtiest of all towns.It looks like they done have disinfectants at all and ½ the place is falling down.We walked into the town and it smelt disgusting.It was putrid.We didn’t eat anything on shore just walked around and looked at the sites.The beach was very dirty and it is not pretty.We went shopping at the markets and bought some whistles for the kids.

The skywalk trail and suspended cable bridges and we saw the tropical rain forest.We walked down steps and across 3 suspended bridges for about an hour.It was pissing down rain as we got soaked.The clothes we had on smelt of BO and we could not get away from it.

Shopping at one particular shop and bought some coffee.

Fruitloops for breakky, Italian mixture for lunch and steak for dinner.We had it in bed.

Thursday 23/4/15

At sea.Up and made a cup of tea and muffin.Went to the hypnotist show. And it showed me to connect maggots to eating sweet food interesting!!!!!!! 6 laps around the ship. Breakfast at the Summer Palace.Then sleeping time.Then Lunch at the pig trough then washing and sleeping.Then we saw the Magician and had dinner at the pigg trough.Then to bed.It is very calm there is hardly no wind.Good.

Friday 24/4/15

Puerto Quetzal GUATEMALA

Safari drive through. I got up early again and went for a cup of tea and a muffin.The line for onshore was huge.We had to go to the Theatre and wait until the line cleared a bit.We headed off to the zoo and saw all the animals.On the way looking at the small sugar cane farms they are like bessa bricks with a roof and no floors.I don’t think they have any disinfectant.It was a lot prettier than Costa Rico.There were markets at the port and we bought a sausage dog pen holder, a hammock, a shawl for mum and a minni mug.We did bartering and got about 30% off.

It was so humid.This heat is really effecting me.I am tired more exhausted.Had lunch at about 4pm. Slept this afternoon and got up and had dinner.Went for a swim and Mark got chlorine burn in his eyes.

The security guard at the zoo was wearing a hand held pump action double barrel shot gun.

Saturday 25/4/15

Puerto Chiapas MEXICO

We had an Anzac Dawn Service this morning.It was errie.There was a lot to mist in the sky and it was very hot and humid.I have not seen the sun as it is overcast a lot.There is a ½ moon tonight.

Went to the Izapa Ruins where our tour guide Mara told us that the commoners stayed on the ground floor and you had to be something important to go up the steps onto the higher levels.This area was the trading area and when the team could not trade anything they started to sacrifice small animals such as roosters.Then the animals get bigger like sheep or goats and when they were out of animals they played this game of ball which was like handball but you could only use your shoulder and hip and you had to bounce a skull up and down a wall all day.The winners would then go tothe sacrifice hill and have their hearts taken out and put in a box to be presented to the volcano.

Then we went to Chocolate City where they hand made chocolate.The traditional chocolate is med of Cocao beans, sugar and cinnamon sticks.The different flavours were coffee, vanilla, peanuts and almonds.First they dry out the Cocao beans, then they heat the beans for an hour, then they peel the beans then they put the beans, sugar and cinnamon sticks on the crushing/meading bench and crush it all up with a rolling pin and then put it in the mixer and it comes out all ready to eat.There is no copha at all.

The towns are getting a bit more civilised.They even had town houses.The police officers were wearing semi automatic rifles around their bodys.It is pretty colourful.We bought some chocolate, tequila and a magnet.

I have eaten Anzac Buscuits, chocolate and Pepsi today.I had Gumbo for a late lunch and Chineese for dinner.Good sugar fix today.

Sunday 26/4/15

Huatulco MEXICO

We went kayaking down the Copalita River nested among the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains. I was in front and Mark was at the back.The first rapids we went on we both ended up in the drink. And the second rapids Mark ended up in the drink.I enjoyed it.We were with a small group and 2 young guides.One rescued us both times.There was another Aust couple on the trip and all she did was whinge about everything.We ended up on the beach.The scenery is getting nicer, greener, whiter and not so smelly.Did some shopping at the Port we bought a bottle of Mazel and 2 shot glases.

Mark and I had a talk about the usual.We broke up just to make up.I think that is his plan all along.We made love.We went for a spa

Monday 27/4/15

At sea.Stayed in bed most of the day.Did rock climbing and watched the acrobats perform in the Stardust theatre.Lazy day at sea. 7 laps

Tuesday 28/4/15

Puerto Vallarta MEXICO.Ziplining.10 zipps from forward to backwards. Tight rope, surfing, tazan, superman to buggie driving mesh tree climbing.It was the best activity yet.Mark was not going to do it but I convinced him and he loved it.He is a different person coming out of his shell.

I got sick on the way there as the driver was all over the place.There were police utes with machine guns on the top and the officers standing in the back of the utes.

Wednesday 29/4/15

Cabo San Lucas MEXICO

Our ziplining got canned so we went onshore and found the Happy Ending pub where we wrote our names and we had a Mango Margarita and Nachos.Then we walked around and bought nothing.Gave our details to the people that we have been talking too.

Thursday 30/4/15

At sea.Walking 8 laps.Stayed in the room most of the day

Friday 1/5/15

Ensanada MEXICO.Walked around the streets and had magarittas at a pub.Back to the ship.ON the downhill slide and most motivation is gone.

Saturday 2/5/15

LA USA.Got to the Hilton. Had a little sleep and then lasanga for lunch.Walked the street which there was not much up the airport end.Got on the Bus and went to Manhatten.We were there before.I like it.The temperature has dropped to low 20s..Motivation is low.Stayed in the room on Monday and then left for the airport.

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