Memorial Falls

The hike up

The lower falls

The upper falls

Dam building

This morning we woke up and decided to take a drive to Memorial Falls just out of Neihart. The falls are nice and the hike isn't too bad. It's pretty short but steep in places. Michael spotted some wild raspberries so we had a few of them. After the falls we drove in towards Hughesville and found a nice spot to have lunch. Michael and I worked on a dam for awhile then the kids played in the creek.

Rabbit

Here is our rabbit. She doesn't really have a name so we just call her rabbit. Dawn saved her from being eaten by a coworker a few years ago. She's super friendly and just likes to hang out in the backyard and dig.

SPLASH!

Michael and I found a pool in the shed today. I have no idea where it came from. We set it up, filled it with water and had a good time. Dawn came out in a hurry when she saw me getting the ladder out. Like I would do anything to hurt myself. We did chicken out on the top tho. The water was a bit on the chilly side for me, but Michael didn't mind it.

A few more random vacation pictures

At the Kennedy Space Center with Endeavour on the pad.
Looking into the Atlantic off grand Turk.

Dinner at Tchop Tchop.

Dinner at the Emerald supper club on the ship.

Climbing the falls in Jamaica.

Strawberry Shortcake at Narcoossee's

Dawn and Mom at the Royal Pacific

This is my final installment of pictures from our last trip. We had a great time. In fact such a good time that we've already booked our next cruise. Right now our plan is to take a seven day cruise on the Liberty then rent a car and drive to Key west for a couple days. The cruise goes to Halfmoon Cay, Grand Turk, St. Thomas and San Juan with 2 days at sea. Anyone that wants to come along is welcome so start saving.

Paradise......

Here are some pictures of tropical paradise for your viewing pleasure.Castaway Cay, Disney's private island
Relaxing on Castaway Cay with Conch Koolers

Daytona Beach

South Beach, Miami..look closely

South Beach

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

A little beach bar in Playa

Cocoa Beach

Governor's Beach, Grand Turk


Nice blue water on Grand Turk...probably my favorite beach.

A fisherman selling Conch Shells on seven Mile beach, Grand Cayman. I bought one for five bucks.

I would say Grand Turk is the best island I've been to for beaches. The water is crystal clear and the perfect temp. Very uncrowded too which is always a plus. After that Castaway Cay is a close second. We're really looking forward to checking out Halfmoon Cay on our next cruise. It's hard to beat a nice beach and a cold drink.

Are you hungry yet?

Here are a few pictures from various vacations to make your mouth water.Crab cakes at Narcoossee's, Grand Floridian

Fish and chips, fried oysters, onion fritter and tuna, Carnival Glory

Fish and shrimp tacos on homemade tortillas, Cabo San Lucas

Shrimp at Bubba Gump, Hollywood
Conch Fritters and shrimp at Breezes, Grand Cayman
Scallops, shrimp and lobster risotto at Tchop Tchop
Smoked Sea Salt Grilled Filet of Beef Tenderloin, Tchop Tchop
Smores at LeCeller, Epcot
Surf and Turf at Narcoossee's, Grand Floridian
Dessert at Boma, Animal Kingdom Lodge

Cookie Boat at Blue Bayou, Disneyland

Volcano Nachos and Cracked Conch, Margaritaville
Grand Turk
Shabu Shabu at Swish, Las Vegas
Chocolate Tarte with butter Chocolate Pate, Emerald Supper Club, Carnival Glory

Sea Bass, Fusia, Luxor Las Vegas

I have a bunch more pictures but I think these were my favorites. It's always fun to try new foods while on vacation. Planning our meals usually becomes a big part of any trips we take. A couple other restaurants I really like but didn't have any pictures handy of are Nine Fine Irishmen, Las Vegas (great bangers and mash) and The Corral in Big Sky. Their seafood pasta is to die for.

Even More Vacation Pictures

Dawn and the gang at Universal Studios.
Dessert at Tchop Tchop. yum

Run!!


Ahhh...

Magic Kingdom at night.

Narcoosee's...Great food.

Dessert at Narcoosee's....almond cheesecake

Dinner at Narcoosee's and Tchop Tchop was great. I think Tchop Tchop is my all time favorite restaurant. The banana cream pie is to die for. Our waiter at Narcoosee's was funny. He had to go get his phone and show us pictures of his trip to Yellowstone. All around a great meal.