We left Arizona and ultimately boarded the Caribbean Princess in Port Lauderdale, Florida, for an eight-day cruise. Port stops in Mexico, Belise, and Honduras made for an interesting blend of onboard activities and shore excursions.
We are not big "Cruisers" but, it was a nice break from our standard Time Share adventures.
Upon our return to Florida, we rented a car and headed north to Edisto Island, South Carolina. WYNDHAM Ocean Ridge is a regular springtime stop and is always looked forward to. It will be our last stop before returning to the Midwest for the summer.
Whenever I am on a cruise the words "Cruise Control" take on a whole new meaning. No longer does it mean that I can push a button in my car and the vehicle will proceed down the road at a selected velocity!
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| Just my speed |
Whenever I am on a cruise the words "Cruise Control" take on a whole new meaning. No longer does it mean that I can push a button in my car and the vehicle will proceed down the road at a selected velocity!
When traveling on the high seas in a floating city, it means "control yourself". It means you don't have to see every show. It means you don't have to try everything on the buffet. It means you don't have to order two appetizers, two entrees, and two desserts. It means you don't have to get a piece of pizza or an ice cream cone every time you walk by the stand. It means "control yourself"!
Unfortunately, I failed miserably!
There is also very little cruise control in our lives. We find ourselves on a merry-go-round, caught up in the rush to save a few seconds here and there. We speed by so many things in our hurry to arrive. We dart in and out of life lanes in order to gain a few seconds on the guy ahead of us.
As I have aged, and I have aged, I have made a concerted effort to practice my "cruise control". I refuse to be in a hurry. I have learned the pace at which I am comfortable and those driving through life around me better get used to it. There is just a lot of stuff I want to enjoy along the way. I plan to continue to "live life joyfully" and at a pace that produces peace and stability in my life. BE BLESSED and remember.... it's OK to slow down.
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| Edisto Island, SC Sunset |
