August 29, 2010

The family invades Bermuda

To see us on the Norwegian Dawn, click here, or scroll down.

Our floating hotel arrives at the Dockyard in Bermuda.


Let's segue to Segway.


Going in circles at the Dockyard.


Soaring over the Dockyard.


Classier than using a cell phone.


"Bermuda -- so exotic, yet so familiar!"


"I can see our ship from here."


On the ferry to Hamilton.


Sailing the Great Sound between the Dockyard and Hamilton


The bustling Hamilton bus depot.


Even the trash bins look classier here.


Bermuda history ...


... told through postage stamps.


Don't assume that you may telephone from just anywhere.


Yes, Bermuda is expensive, but don't try to swipe anything.


After buses and ferries, scooters are the best way to get around.


Harbour Night festivities in Hamilton.


The closest bus stop to paradise.


Undiscovered by cruise ship passengers -- so far.


To get to the beach, you have to fight past crowds of roosters.


Garden of Eden? No, Somerset Long Bay.


"Finally a deserted beach ..."


"Hey, you with the camera ..."


"Put down the camera and follow me in."


"Did you lose this?"


"I'm going to find sunken treasures."


This beach is really for local folks, not for tourists.


Bermudian cherubs use their halos as flotation rings.


"It's been a long day, and I'm so tired."


"I'm done here."


"He wanted to rent a scooter. I'm happy to just wait for the bus."


Mangrove Bay, in Somerset.


The Gibbs Hill Lighthouse casts a long shadow.

To see us on the Norwegian Dawn, click here, or scroll down.

Onboard the Norwegian Dawn

The family's big trip

To see us in Bermuda, click here.

"I just can't stop dancin' ...!"



Dancin' with the stars spouses

Passing under the awesome Verrazano Bridge

No, we're not seasick.

Towel critters. We named both of them "Terry".

If you can't pay your bar tab, they make you wash the ship.

"A drink? Why, thank you!"
"I'll have another cocktail, please."



"Mmm ... a nice dry sauvignon blanc. Very dry, indeed."


"I'd better get a ride home."
"I'm underdressed for this swanky crowd."



"Wheee!"



"What prize can we win for mom and dad?"




"If they can put an amusement arcade on a ship, why can't they put one in my house?"




"Look at these great pictures!"



Posing with my nephews.





A happy family prepares to disembark.

To see us in Bermuda, click here.

August 8, 2010

Tourists in Chester






Hacklebarney Hike

For artsy nature pix - and videos - click here.

We're ready to embark on a 25 mile hike through an untamed wilderness.


Would you believe a two mile hike through a state park with marked trails? O.k., now a few more people are willing to join us.


"I can't believe I let mom talk me into this."


"I can't believe I was able to talk my son into this!".


Joined at the hip-flask.


"I'd follow her anywhere -- because I forgot to bring my compass."


"Phew! We made it! Uh oh -- is anybody missing?!"


If anyone is missing, this explains it.