The American Cruise Culture is something that might take some getting used to. Even though its already five days into this paradise palace on the sea, not only is it quite exhausting (eating,sleeping, island hopping, more eating, drinking, eating, some dancing, but still more eating - can't forget the midnight buffet!) its a way of travelling that i don't think appeals to me so much. No, I'm not saying that I don't appreciate this magnificent family holiday, however over the past few days we have met people that ONLY cruise when travelling this planet. Imagine-eating the same type of food every time, staying in the same room for the whole time, and when the ships dock the passengers only manage to get a tiny glimpse of the country they are visiting. Yes, that is certianly he easiest way for a holiday, but who said that it had to be easy? yes, for the oldies who cruise five times a year or something, there is plenty of wheelchair access and helpful staff who always greet you with a smile. But what is also strange on this particular cruise, is the number of young people - people my and alana's age - that are travelling during this christmas break.And if they were all travelling on a family holiday i wouldnt be mentioning this - these are young adults with a lot of money and time off during the christmas break, who spend it cruising and shpieling at the casino and getting plastered every night... But then again maybe its just me.. I'd prefer to go exploring or live on an island if i had the choice.
The islands we visit are so beautiful, I think i'd fit in with the locals here -even though i might not be black, the women are so tall, and everyone has such a relaxed attitude and way of walking. Yesterday we went to a Rastafarian Vegetarian cafe for a quick lunch - it was nice and yum,but now i think i could grow up to be a rastafarian.
The last couple of islands have had gorgeous beaches -where i fall asleep on every one of them - and warm bright blue water that just sparkles, its straight out of a postcard. Today I am writing from St Thomas - shopping island out of all the Virgin Islands, but this island was also populated by Jews as early as the 1500s. We went to the only shule on the island, a Sephardic shule built in the 1700s, rebuilt in the 1800s and rebuilt again in the late 1800s early 1900s. It was beautiful. There was a Morrocan Channukiah from the 11 century, and there was sand covering the floor - to remember the marranos in Spain who covered their basement with sand to muffle to noise of their Jewish prayers during the time of Isabella and Ferdinand.
Alright, I must run, when i get proper email access I will fill you in on all the little details most probably don't want to know. Happy New Year xxx
The islands we visit are so beautiful, I think i'd fit in with the locals here -even though i might not be black, the women are so tall, and everyone has such a relaxed attitude and way of walking. Yesterday we went to a Rastafarian Vegetarian cafe for a quick lunch - it was nice and yum,but now i think i could grow up to be a rastafarian. 
The last couple of islands have had gorgeous beaches -where i fall asleep on every one of them - and warm bright blue water that just sparkles, its straight out of a postcard. Today I am writing from St Thomas - shopping island out of all the Virgin Islands, but this island was also populated by Jews as early as the 1500s. We went to the only shule on the island, a Sephardic shule built in the 1700s, rebuilt in the 1800s and rebuilt again in the late 1800s early 1900s. It was beautiful. There was a Morrocan Channukiah from the 11 century, and there was sand covering the floor - to remember the marranos in Spain who covered their basement with sand to muffle to noise of their Jewish prayers during the time of Isabella and Ferdinand.
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I miss you millions.
That's all.
Lovely to read what you're up to- except for the terrible jealousy it ellicits!
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