Holland America

I was honored to accompany a small group of friends and clients for a ship tour and luncheon on board Holland America's ms Oosterdam.  This ship is home ported in San Diego, sailing 7 night Mexico cruises October through April.  From April through October, she sails the amazing waters of Alaska.  Holland America's ships are classy and sophisticated, and are reminiscent of sailing on the most famous ocean liners of the 20th Century, but with all of the modern amenities you would expect on a 21st Century, cutting edge vessel.  

Having this beauty in our own back yard for the winter months provides the opportunity to sail from a close to home port with all the luxury you would expect to see in a Premium Quality Cruise Line.

New Orleans

It's been a long 2 weeks since my last post.  Felt like forever anyway.  I had a GREAT trip to New Orleans to participate in the inaugural Mardi Gras Rock N Roll Half Marathon with my friends Karleen and Denise, and my cousin Leslie.

New Orleans is a BEAUTIFUL city, full of tastes, sights and wonder.  We ate local exotic cuisine, sampled the finest libations, and saw the city from a local's perspective.  Sure we cruised Burbon Street and had beignets at Cafe Du Monde - who goes all the way to New Orleans without visiting these hot spots - but we also took the causeway over Lake Pontchartrain and toured the Abita Brewing Company in Abita Springs, LA,  we shopped at a little boutique on Magazine Street called Trashy Diva, and we ate alligator sausage and shrimp Po Boys at Parkway Bakery.  I can't thank my cousins Ann and Leslie enough for their Southern Hospitality, and for showing us the "locals" flair of New Orleans.  I am SOO ready to go back, this time with Steve and Travis!