May 21, 2025

PUERTO VALLARTA, MEXICO - GIRL'S DAY!!!

So I have been craving new clothes that fit, I have lost about 50# since starting this journey and my clothes are a tad loose and hanging. I really wanted to go to Bucerias, Mexico ( about 20 minutes north of PV)  where I spent last January with Bonnie & Steve and check the boutiques that run along Lazaro Cardenas.  Sarah & Sherrie were happy to join in and we made it into GIRLS DAY and went to 4 of my favorites shops along with  2 new stores and we all  found so many items! I got everything below for under $400 USD. Love the fabrics, patterns, soft, light weight, breathable materials, perfect for all our hot weather travels!!

We shared lots of laughs, had a nice lunch and capped the day off with Margaritas on the beach before heading  back to the Ship for Dinner! Was a great day and we vowed to make GIRLS DAY a much more regular thing!

SURABAYA, INDONESIA - HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO

By Pat Patrick • May 6, 2026
Today we are in the second largest city in all of Indonesia, Surabaya. The Port is huge and busy, as there are tons of freightors and ferries here. We had a warm welcome when we pulled in yesterday evening.

BALI, INDONESIA

By Pat Patrick • May 4, 2026
More FUN with the Elephants ! Washing this gentle creature was so special. The handlers at the Sanctuary are so informative and caring and took sooo many pictures for us!

BALI, INDONESIA - MASON ELEPHANT SANTUARY

By Pat Patrick • May 3, 2026
MASON'S ELEPHANT SANTUARY was a little slice of Heaven! in crazy, congested Bali ! I really wanted to treat the Spa Manager Stacy and our Entertainment Manager Kelly, to a fun, non-stressful event that they could truly enjoy! Stacy had never seen elephants before and her squeal of delight, when we first laid eyes on them was pure joy!