A Vacation to Paradise

Ah there is nothing as satisfying as time away with the wife and family especially on a cruise to a much warmer climate. True it is quite challenging to go incognito but I figured it I tossed on a Tommy Bahamma shirt I just might be able to blend right in to the crowd. Some say the hat is a perfect giveaway, but you would be surprised how most people just seem to look the other way at the, how shall I put it delicately, unique outfits many cruise passengers seem to wear. Perhaps it is the "what happens at sea stays at sea" mentality but other than a doubletake from some, I and the Mrs blended in quite easily.

There is something so peaceful sailing each day. The gentle rocking, the soothing sounds of the sea relax the mind and the body, and trust me when I say this body needed the rest. We wanted to soak up as much of the overall atmosphere and experience all that we could for soon enough it is back to the North Pole for me and plenty of work to do. It was of course important for the Mrs to rise each morning to some beautiful flowers to start her day off. She teases me that I really only work one night a year, but it is only in jest as she knows all I go through to earn a trip such as this. So in many ways all that she handles at home with the house, the cooking , the elves running wild, the annual Karaoke Egg Nog fiesta and even the occasional assistance with the naughty/nice list meant this trip was for her.I simply tell her the places I visit each Christmas Eve and she chooses where to be.

Coconuts! Take me somewhere where there are coconuts. She asked and I delivered. Oh boy did I! Took her to some of the most beautiful and tranquil waters any eye could see. The bluest of blues and greenest of greens. The colors exploded into your sight at every turn of the head. The warm sun heightend the red in my cheeks and the culinary cuisine filled my belly. The sweets about were not that bad either as I was able to enjoy a cookie or two or three each night before bed. When it comes to me it all about traditions and this I can't deny myself.

Did I mention the blue? Breathtaking. And the waters were some of the warmest you will ever encounter. There was however little chance of me doing too much swimming out here. Yes I got into a swimsuit and all but I am a floater and not a swimmer. Keep me in water were I can stand and I am quite easily appeased. No sense venturing into something that was simply not meant for me. Right? Yes indeed I thought but the Mrs was there with a snorkle and fins encouraging me to venture out and try something different. Oh how happy I was to oblige. I have to admit that more often than not she is indeed always right. To experience the magestry of the undersea world goes without a just description. Once I was in I did not want to get out.

I encountered many unique creatures beneath these warm tranquil waters. Take me out of my comfort zone I thought. How wrong I was. I don't foresee myself dipping into the North Pole ponds for a snorkleing adventure anytime soon, but I do find myself longing for a return to this undersea world....warmer waters of course.

Sadly however all things must indeed come to an end. We sailed our last day and I and the Mrs sat marveling at nothing but the ocean for as far as the eye could see. As we sat there enjoy our balcony served meal we marveled and the most amazing sunset our eyes could see. The end to a wonderful journey indeed. My mind and body are more than rested. It is time to head home and begin to prepare for the upcoming season. We will however get at least one more vacation in hopefully. Until that next journey I will simply say to all of you a Merry Christmas all year round. It is the joy inside that keeps up happy and looking forward to so much more.