Winter Park
We decided to visit the Farmer’s Market in Winter Park last Saturday. Not all the vendors were present since it was a holiday weekend, so we grabbed croissants at a food stand and jumped back in the car. The perfect weather led us to Harry P. Leu Gardens, a lovely botanical gardens that we’ve visited … Read more
Star Wars at Disney Springs
We spent Christmas Day at the movies as is our tradition. This year, we saw Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Disney’s Dine-In Movie Theater. I love this experience where you lounge in comfy seats, order a meal, and dine during the film showing on a big screen. As for the movie, I loved … Read more
Hollywood Studios at Disney
We went to Disney World’s Hollywood Studios to see what changes had taken place since our last visit. Aside from the Christmas decorations, there were a couple of Star Wars related attractions that we visited. The first was Path of the Jedi. This ten-minute film showcases highlights from the first six movies and shows teasers … Read more
Gifts for Writers
What should you buy for the writer on your gift list? Some of the more interesting gifts I’ve received have come from my writer pals or my kids, like the jar labeled Writer’s Remedy that holds little squares with different words for inspiration, or the figure holding a hammer to his computer with a plaque … Read more
The Final Journey
The Final Journey on the Celebrity Constellation Day 9, Sunday, December 6, 2015 We arose to the rising sun over the sea, looking forward to our final day of relaxation before we’d have to disembark. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMZVVL3fSPg] We were wined and dined with a wine tasting as Captain’s Club Elite members. Later we attended … Read more
Labadee: An Island Paradise
Day 8, Saturday, December 5, 2015 on the Celebrity Constellation Labadee is a beautiful beach hideaway private to Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. It’s at the very tip of Haiti if my geography is correct. The sea is a magnificent aqua color and mountainous terrain adds beauty to the scenery. RCCL (which owns Celebrity) supplies … Read more
San Juan Food Tour
San Juan, Puerto Rico Day 7, Friday December 4, 2015 on the Celebrity Constellation We took the ship’s Food and Cultural Tour of San Juan for $82.00 per person. It turned out to be a moderately strenuous walking tour so beware if you think about signing up for this one. Having seen the old city … Read more
Cruzan Rum Factory
Celebrity Constellation Cruzan Rum Factory on St. Croix Day 6, Thursday, December 3, 2015 Our island tour of St. Croix included a stop at the Cruzan Rum Distillery. Another rum factory exists on the island, and some of the tours go there. That’s Captain Morgan’s place, which our guide said is a newer facility. It’s … Read more
St. Croix
Celebrity Constellation, Day 6, Thursday, December 3, 2015 We docked at Frederiksted, which at a quick glance, had nothing much for tourists except for a few native market stands and uninviting streets. Rather than take one of Celebrity’s island tours for $80 or more, we opted to hire a cab on the pier. We … Read more