Tonya... I am glad you had good time in Portland. That late in season I was afraid you might only see fog. Next time try to schedule in July-Aug. I recomend reverse tide basin in St John and Peggy's cove in Halifax. Any shoe shopping lately or late night dances ? Just curious if you have gotten over your sea legs...Good to have you back online...SUKU

 Going shoe shopping next week! 

How have you been and how was your last cruise? 

I really have the travel bug badly.  As soon as I am home from one vacation I start to plan another.  I love to travel!!!  Do you have another cruise booked yet?  My next one is on the Freedom, have you been on this ship? 

It is so good to talk to you again.

Tonya

Tonya.... I have not been in the Freedom but that sail is in May how would you last that long ? I am now looking at 3 ships, DREAM , OASIS and  EPIC and all three a must for me as soon as possible. In my last cruise in the Elation I got into  slight trouble, I forgot I am in my fifties and partied too hard. So no more bad company. I will sail in December but don't know my itinerary yet. Let me know more about your plan...did you shop in NYC ?  SUKU

 I love to go purse shopping in NY.  Bought 4 this time!

I actually had a cruise booked on the Dream and changed it to the Triumph (my last cruise).  I just didn't care for the itinerary.   One of the ports was Canaveral and I go to Orlando all the time.  I think the other ports were the Bahamas, again not one of my favorite ports. 

I cruised in sept and then again 3 weeks later so it will be hard to wait on May.  But, believe it or not I love Disney World and I will be going there in December.  Have you ever been.  Really....it's not just for kids.  The Animal Kingdom lodge is beautiful. Disney property is amazing.

There are so many places I love and I have a hard time trying to decide where to go.   I love to take weekend trips to places like Pigeon Forge, Nashville and Memphis.  Apparently you love to travel as much as I do.

So...you are in your fifties....I'm right behind you!  I don't feel any different now than I did when I was in my thirties. 

I would love to sail on the Oasis and I have looked at it a couple of times.  Beautiful ship!

Epic...which ship is that?

Tonya

Epic is NCL latest, it just gets better. I have a route for you but Carnival will not start that untill October 2010. Miracle from Maimi. Miami, Grand Turk, La Romana, Curacao, Aruba and back to Miami. If that interest you let me know we can book that together. SUKU

Tonya... I have been to so many Disney's that I cannot count, Euro Disney, Tokyo Disney, Cal Disney etc, but I am still a child at heart so I can go to Disney anytime. SUKU

 I love that intinerary and out of all of Carnival's ships the Miracle is my favorite.  Is it on Carnivals website yet?  

Most likely the Aruba itinerary is in the carnival web site. I know about that route because my PVP called me from carnival. Also Elation will be repositioning from San Diago via Panama Canal to Mobile 15 days at a rock bottom price. Many other itineraries let me know if I can help to locate a few. I have been to Gatlinburg and Biltmore many times. I love travel like you do... SUKU

 It is on the website and I have been looking at the dates.  I have never been to Aruba.  I'm on the Elation next Oct so I'm trying to see which dates might work!

 I'm impressed!  Tell me one place you have never been that you would love to see.  I have 2.  Hawaii and Alaska but then I'm not sure I will ever get around the plane thing. 

Elation sail from San Diago on April 30th to come to Mobile. It will make a stop in Cartahena, Columbia and that is where I will go Emerald shopping. I thought I will share that with you. Really fortune has been very kind to me and I have been travelling for the last 35 years and have been to all five continents and not satisfied yet. Of all countries I love Brazil the most. Igasu Falls. SUKU

 You are a very lucky man SUKU,  You have been places most people just dream about.  I don't think I will ever grow tired of traveling.  Cruising of course is my favorite!  I'm excited about the Miracle's new itinerary. 

May I ask you a personal question?  I will not be offended if you don't like personal questions but do you have children?

If and /or when you get to Aruba, make sure you see the natural bridges. They are wonderful. Aruba is very small and easy to get around. We were there from a previous cruise and rented a car for the day. What a day we had. Enjoy and Happy Sailing

Tonya... I lost my first draft, must be cyber ghost. No I do not have children. Only one wife to whom I am married for more than 35 years. She is a PHd nurse and do not always share my passion for crusing. So occationally I am a solo traveler. SUKU

 Sounds like you liked Aruba.  I look forward to going and I will update you when I choose a date!