HD & SKS have returned

Well after 14 days, Homee Dad and Side Kick Sue have returned from a trip we will not forget. There are no words to describe the places we have seen, animals we have encountered and friends we have made during this latest adventure. Instead we are placing just a few of our pics that will give you an idea of what we have seen. Unfortunately some pics such as the Nurse Shark 10' below me while snorkeling was not taken as SKS was out chasing a Reef Shark. But as you will see we did manage to take many pics that we will share at this time. As you can see Homee Dad still struggles some what with entering pics so I do hope they look as good to you as they did when I took them. Of course nothing beats the real thing!

So many pics and just not enough time, here are a couple of the Panama Canal

So the trip has come to an end, HD and SKS have numerous photo's that we are more than willing to share - stop by any time.

Another adventure behind us and so many more ahead - HD and SKS will boldly go where Princess will lead the way. Oh for those who may have questioned, yes we did collect some RUM along the way. And yes Buddy yours is on the way - a nice bottle this year made in Nicaragua!

Signing off

Homee Dad

final note from the Coral

Well Huatulco Mexico was absolutely amazing, we went rafting down an amazing river were kids lined up to wave, they were holding iguana's that had to be 3 - 4 feet long ( they were petting their bellies). After getting a chance to jump into the river chasing the rafts, water fighting with other rafts - we ended the tour by entering the delta into the Pacific Ocean.

Later that day on ship we were met by at least 100 - 150 dolphins that chose to play in our wake. Since our room is at the front of the ship we had an amazing view from our balcony. Cannot wait to show some of the pics. Nations Geographic will be banging on our door!

This amazing day ended with a deck party that went on into the evening, food, dancing, and RUM. Homee Dad made the ultimate sacrifice as I was pushed into the Mr. Coral Princess contest by one of the cruise directors. SKS and our friends the BRITS stood behind me all the way - yeh they helped push. Any way HD walked away with a 2nd place medal - (Stupid newlyweds, they get everything!)

So then we started our sea days on route to L.A. - Nothing slowed down, we figured we may get a rest but action continued all day and night. Games, food, dancing and of course RUM. Almost forgot about the whales we saw while entering the area of the Mexican Baja - they followed the ship for quite some time. Difficult to get pics as they kept their distance.

This has been an amazing trip, we have seen dolphins, sharks, whales, alligators,tucans, white faced monkeys, scarlet macaws, and various other birds all in their natural environment. We have seen some beautiful country not to mention an amazing feat of engineering in the Panama Canal.

Its hard to say this but knowing we have to return we are prepared to get back to the routine, we will have to cook for ourselves ???


Planning for the next one - unsure where but it will happen - any takers ?????

Will add pics when we get home

stay real

HD & SKS

The adventure is ongoing

Well last time we spoke HD and SKS were leaving the Panama Canal en route to Putarenas in Costa Rica. This was an amazing looking place - we went on the sky walk as they called it. A series of swinging bridges through the jungles, it was a hoot - the one bridge was 109 feet high over the canyon and 200 feet long. We were always looking for monkeys and of course they wait until you are in the middle of the bridge swaying from side to side before they come out of the canopy above you.

We left headed for San Juan Del Sur in Nicaragua - again this was amazing because it was much more than we expected. We did a tour on horse back through the hills, jungle area and of course along a huge fresh water lake. What an amazing way to see the country.

Yesterday was Puerto Quetzal in Guatemala, we took a tour into the central part of the country where we did a boat tour on a huge lake surrounded by volcano's - one was active it was amazing. This country sports 33 volcano's of which 5 are active. The entire time we were escorted by National Police on this stop.

Activities on the ship are also continuing, eat, play, RUM and dancing - the shows are also very good. As I put finger to the keys we are on route to Huatulco Mexico were we are going on a river raft experience! This will be the last stop on mainland until we get to L. A. Looking forward to the rest of sea days - besides we are planning all kinds of activities. Oh almost forgot - big deck party tonight - food, rum and dancing - this theme seems to repeat itself??

Stay safe

HD & SKS

The Coral Adventure continues

Well since we last corresponded we have left Aruba and went to Cartagena Columbia, we took the awesome Mangrove canoe tours as well as visited the old city. The history of this place is absolutely amazing. We left Cartagena and held our breath for the reason we took this trip - The Panama Canal - I cannot say anything that would explain just how amazing this was. Not only the amazing sights while going through the canal but the engineering that must have been used. Considering this was completed 100 years ago - it took our breath away. Worth every $$$$ we spent just to see the canal.

Today is a sea day as we are heading for Puntarenas Nicaragua, the temps are pretty high as we are only 7 degrees north of the equator but its great. In Nicaraugua we are going into the jungle area as we will attempt a swinging bridge tour as they put it at the top of the jungle!!!!

The time on the ship has been amazing we met a girl but I am at a loss for her name - something like Nyamia from Grenada, she knew Kellon and spoke of his pics of Megan and Mekhi. We had a great chat with her.

What have we been doing on ships? water volleyball, water Olympics, dancing, sunning, and of course drinking RUM. The most amazing thing is the people we meet from all over the world.

Need to sign off as we are to go to a formal night tonight, seems we have been given the opportunity to have audience with the captain. I have to choose between two ties - this is a tough one , must have another rum.

Oh - forgot to mention in Columbia Homee Dad got an Oh la hat - its cool

signing off from the Cora

Love to all

HD & SKS

Homee Dad From the Coral Princess

Well finally found some time to get to a computer, life is rough on the seas - we just don't have enough hours. Monday we flew to Ft. Laud. and spent the night at the Marriott with a number of others waiting to board the Coral.

Tuesday we boarded and what was always my disappointment starting with 2 sea days as our first stop is Aruba. I was pleasantly surprised as we had an absolutely fantastic two days, swim, eat fruit and great meals, drink rum, play water volleyball, meet all kinds of neat people, go to two fantastic evening shows followed by nights of dancing. So tired I could hardly drink Rum!

This morning we pulled into Aruba SKS and HD went to De Plam Island for snorkeling, eating and drinking rum. Snorkeling was the best we have ever seen - we saw one nurse shark and a reef shark ( no we have not had any rum at this point) The locals told us their names as they are seen often. They fed us lots of food, and then toured us back to the Coral.

Another volleyball game and rum - soon dinner and of course we all will meet for another evening of dancing. Homee is already getting tired.

In the morning we will pull into Cartagena Columbia, we are going on some kind of mangrove and cave or tunnel tour. By the way the Coral Princess is amazing - very big and quite beautiful ----- must go its my serve.

Love HD and SKS

BYE AZIA

So as you all know Hommee Dad and SKS have lots of dogs. Most are poodle's, but one is a Canardly - you know, you can hardly tell what type of dog she is. She was Hommee's dog. Azia came to us as a foster dog about 6 years ago. She never left. Azia has brought much colour to our lives!! Shortly before Christmas SKS found a lump in Azia's throat. A quick trip to the vet meant for some scary news. Seems Az had cancer - and it was moving very fast - kinda like her when she saw a deer!! Hope as we might, this was one christmas wish that wouldn't come true -yesterday Azia died peacefully, although far to soon for us.

All of our dogs have taught us things over the years, and Azia has been no exception. I thought I would share three things that Azia taught us.

1. when you see something in life that you want - chase it - now! - regardless of what other's might say, you never know what you might find.

2. When an obstacle is in your way, jump on it!! When you are on top, sit down and smile, just so the world knows you are there!

3. Be fiercly loyal to your people - bite anyone that isn't. When in doubt, see lesson number 1!

Wherever she is now I am sure that there are lots of deer to chase, poodles to pester and docks to jump off of!! Bye Azia.

HD and SKS