December 9, 2024
DOMINICA REPUBLIC - La Romana - Catalina Island
Saturday 12/7/24 I just wanted to have some fun in the sun! So, ten of us went on speed boat day trip to nearby Catalina Island. On left is Silja from South Africa, then Whitney & Doug, from Montana, Scott and me across from Scott, and coming back up the right side, is 13-year-old Lucia, Zenzo,17 & Alionia,15 - the girls are Doug & Whitney's and Zenzo, (now dating Alionia), is the son of Silja. Missing from this dingy shot is Holly and Cathy who also came along for day. The back of our dingy was a group of Italians, who started drinking a lot earlier than us!
The ride started a little ways up in our marina, we went right past our ship and out into the Atlantic Ocean. After about a half hour we got to snorkel on what they call the Wall,
a large coral reef that runs parallel to Catalina Island. Dominica Tours provided lots of drinks, rum & cokes and a fresh BBQ lunch, once we got on shore at the island. Several excursion operators use the island, with similar packages and a party vibe runs up and down the whole shoreline. I am working on improving my day drinking skills and this rum was particularly good! The package only $55 USD for the whole day, included loungers and umbrellas on the beach, snorkel equipment and everything else! We spent the whole time in the ocean except when we got out for the BBQ. A fun day relaxing, drinking, talking and laughing.
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Little India is a neighborhood in Singapore that I wanted to explore becase I love Indian food and their Temple's have such unique gods and Architecture, super colorful and detailed. Below is the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Singapore's first temple dedicated to Veeramakaliammam or the Kali , a fierce incarnation of Shiva's wife and the "Destroyer of Evil" .
Other residents had a great experience at Singapore's Food Playground on prior visits, so we wanted to try it out! Our first day in Port, twelve of us signed up for a fun afternoon, where we got to enjoy our creations as a yummy lunch. Front row (L to R) is Ellie, Rick, their visiting friend, Sue, Christy and Angela. Back Row - Me, Bosco, Delia, John, Terri & Lori.
We just relaxed on the Island of Koh Chang, Thailand. It's one of the largest Thai Islands in the Gulf of Thailand and it has a dense, steep jungle & National Park covering the interior of the Island, which extends off shore, to coral reefs. The coast line is dotted with beaches and villages. This was a tender port, so we decided to stay on the Island for 3 nights, to be able to experience the nightlife. Turns out, it is low season, so nightlife was pretty sleepy. However, we did find a new favorite night time activity! Any Guesses?!?