A few nights ago, we were entertained by Elton John, who has been entertaining his fans for longer than most people have been alive. He wasn’t as good as he used to be…he was better. Where else can you find somebody who makes music on 88 keys and 67-year-old vocal chords for two and… Continue reading Elton John And 88 Keys
Tag: Caribbean cruises
Philipsburg Flying Unforgettable For All
In a travel conversation this weekend with two family members who recently visited the Eastern Caribbean, the question was asked: “What was the most memorable thing about St. Maarten?” The answer was unanimous. The planes. On the outskirts of Philipsburg is Princess Juliana International Airport. At one end of the runway is a beach called… Continue reading Philipsburg Flying Unforgettable For All
Crystal Wakes Up To Late Risers
You have a routine. The alarm rings at the same time, day after day. Your trip to the shower is short enough you could use a hand towel to dry off. Breakfast has to be eaten quickly. There’s a bus to catch or traffic to face or a clock to punch, literally or otherwise.… Continue reading Crystal Wakes Up To Late Risers
Pick 'em: Blue Iguana, Guy's Burgers
Choosing where to eat out is not always easy for us. One of us likes — no, loves — Mexican food. She would have it every day. Every meal. It must have started the day, many moons ago, that her husband said she was his “little chiquita.” She’s even bilingual, sort of, because her Spanish… Continue reading Pick 'em: Blue Iguana, Guy's Burgers
Coral Accident Rocks Carnival
There was a time when, if the world lost some coral reefs to human carelessness, it was greeted with a reaction akin to a shrug of the shoulders and dismissed with “too bad.” As we have become more environmentally aware, and responsible, that has changed. So when a cruise ship (Carnival Magic) accidentally destroys a… Continue reading Coral Accident Rocks Carnival