I got exactly one row of knitting done last night before I found a freaking knot in the yarn about two inches from the end of the row. I undid the knot to find that I had two separate pieces of yarn, with not enough attached to the end of the row to weave in. I said some bad words, tinked back the whole row, attached the “new” ball of yarn and did the one row over, and gave up and went to bed. Sleeves. Gotta love ’em.
Since I have no new knitting pictures, I’ll show you where we went on our anniversary vacation. We took off from LA, through the Panama Canal, and ended up in Ft. Lauderdale, stopping at San Diego, Cabo, Acapulco, Huatalco (Mexico), Costa Rica, and Grand Cayman.
We found a bottle of champagne in our cabin when we embarked. Sweetpea, the bear, is the most well-traveled teddy bear that you will ever meet. Yes, you now know my secret. I sleep with a teddy bear. She goes everywhere that I go, but only in my carry-on bag. I never put her in the checked luggage. And no, she didn’t get any champagne, even if she looks a little tipsy.
Here’s us on formal night. We clean up pretty good, don’t you think?
I packed a teddy bear, John packed a martini shaker and a jar of olives. He has his priorities, after all.
I did actually get some knitting done:
There was a chef on board from the Cordon Bleu cooking school in Ottawa. They did a series of cooking classes that we signed up for. Here I am, with Eric the chef, and my creation. It didn’t hurt any that Eric was gorgeous. I’m ready to move to Ottowa and sign up for the year long course. You really didn’t think I would be that happy over sauteed duck breast, did you?
Then there were the long days in the observation bar, writing my novel. This must have been early morning, as the drink of choice was coffee, not a bloody mary.
The trip through the Canal was fascinating. As you can see here, everybody else thought so, too.
And another one:
And another knitting picture. Notice the bourbon in one hand. No wonder I didn’t get much of that sleeve done.
Sunset over the Caribbean was glorious. John must have thought so, because I had about a gazillion pictures to choose from on the camera. I’ll show you just one.
That just leaves me speechless, so I’ll close with that one!
Lovely photos. Going through the canal looks like a wonderful experience.
What a wonderful anniversary trip. Pics are great.
Looks like you had a lovely time! Thanks for sharing the pictures.
Great pics, and you two look fabulous all gussied up! Looks like a nice, relaxing time.
I’ve never wanted to go on a cruise. Until now. Yes, my hubby would bring along a martini shaker, too. Me? I’d take Eric on the rocks. 😉 Lucky you! That last pic is especially beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Great pictures. Looks like you guys had a great time.
I just got back from New York with my kids. My 18 ear old traveled with Snoopy. We have pictures of Snoopy in New York. There are more pictures of the stuff animal then there is pictures of us. LOL
Thanks for sharing the fun photos of your cruise! It’s such a dreamy idea…to knit on a ship while enjoying the ocean air and a sunrise or even a sunset. The bourbon’s just a bonus!
I am so jealous. The Panama Canal is something I will have to do…one day.
Oh my god! I travel everywhere with my baby blanket that I still sleep with every night and it’s always in the carry-on! I even hide it in hotel rooms. Wow. And I thought I was the only one.
Your vacation looks wonderful. Happy Anniversary!
AWESOME! You both looked beautiful and your relaxation seeped through the computer screen! Thank you for sharing the wonderful pictures!
one more comment! SWEETPEA! Your travel bear is so wonderful and that tidbit of true about her (& you!) Have you ever heard about the travel bears that have journals with them and people who encounter them write about their lives? years ago in Jacksonville, FL in a local library they had them ‘visit’. One more thing..has anyone had boxes shifting while trying to post a comment here? Then when you click preview it straightens up..
You both took great photos. What a lovely vacation. Thanks for sharing. I wouldn’t have gotten much knitting done either.
Ah… pure bliss. I feel like I just went on a virtual vacation living vicariously through your trip. It looks very relaxing. Happy knitting!
We have the same taste in vacations.
Li
Can I come in your luggage next time?
Ahh, your cruise pictures make me want to cruise again. I’ll have to remember to take the knitting next time so I can knit on the balcony. Don’t know why I didn’t think of that last time. You both look fabulous.
It looks like a beautiful vacation. I love the bear. I take a bunny on most trips. 🙂