When someone mentions the word, Bahamas, what do you start thinking? Do you imagine perfect little islands, crystal clear blue water, happy sun filled days, a honeymoon couple getaway? Don't feel bad. I thought the same way too; up until the summer of 2009.
Split second decision when my dad announced "pack up kids, we're going to the Bahamas!" How would we be going? Via cruise trip. Yes. You read right. The girl that can't swim, hates water to the point that she doesn't even drink it (no lie), scarred for life after seeing titanic & jaws = was going to be sleeping in a metal boat, unsinkable (lies), on one of the fastest cruise ships out there - 3 nights in a row. Eek!
Split second decision when my dad announced "pack up kids, we're going to the Bahamas!" How would we be going? Via cruise trip. Yes. You read right. The girl that can't swim, hates water to the point that she doesn't even drink it (no lie), scarred for life after seeing titanic & jaws = was going to be sleeping in a metal boat, unsinkable (lies), on one of the fastest cruise ships out there - 3 nights in a row. Eek!
Picture perfect. That's what I imagined.
Alas. First though we must endure the lovely drive down there.
When it comes to road trips, my 2 siblings and I, are liketiny little
full grown monsters. My brother seemingly stuffs himself on the worst
possible thing before a long car ride. Beans. The outcome? Suffocation.
He also plays video games the entire time on the tv in the van.
Eats all snacks/drinks, then complains he has to use the bathroom.
He's like a 4 year old - except add 20 years to that.
My younger sis is much better.
She just listens to music on her ipod.
And smacks people in the face while sleeping.
I, the little angel child as you know it, sleeps the entire time.
When Im awake (which is rare) Am a non-stop talking machine.
You know. To keep the driver awake and sane. :)
When it comes to road trips, my 2 siblings and I, are like
full grown monsters. My brother seemingly stuffs himself on the worst
possible thing before a long car ride. Beans. The outcome? Suffocation.
He also plays video games the entire time on the tv in the van.
Eats all snacks/drinks, then complains he has to use the bathroom.
He's like a 4 year old - except add 20 years to that.
My younger sis is much better.
She just listens to music on her ipod.
And smacks people in the face while sleeping.
I, the little angel child as you know it, sleeps the entire time.
When Im awake (which is rare) Am a non-stop talking machine.
You know. To keep the driver awake and sane. :)
Oh but we stopped in Miami for a bit to do a little sightseeing.
I rode in a helicopter! A small one, mind you, but still.
Your like a freakin humming bird dude!
I rode in a helicopter! A small one, mind you, but still.
Your like a freakin humming bird dude!
Chopper ride is a must do. Mark it.
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It's official.
I want need to get a helicopter license.
When I get excited - words just flow out.
The pilot is trying to make sense of those words.
That 7 minute ride was awesome - was supposed to be 8... Grr.
Couple mins in the sky and you see life from a totally different view.
And from up high it's simply amazing. I'm totally jealous of birds.
Couple mins in the sky and you see life from a totally different view.
And from up high it's simply amazing. I'm totally jealous of birds.
After that exciting ride we downsized to "Ripleys Believe it or Not!"
Which was kind of boring, obviously. Couple fun things in there;
The worlds tallest/fattest man, biggest chair and biggest tire.
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I tried to contain my excitement.
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Oh yea! We also decided to check out sky-diving!
Its a huge tower that shoots powerfully strong winds.
Tryna make it seem real ya know. It looked like a lot of fun.
Too bad the prices were outrageous.
I bet jumping out of a plane would have been cheaper.
For one person the price was in the high hundreds - time? 2 minutes.
After wejogged crawled up the tower we found a 105 year old man sky-diving. Wrinkles upon wrinkles, overlapping each other. After the wind stopped we found out he was 72 years old. Damn. He's definetely living life full out! I wanna be like that.
Which was kind of boring, obviously. Couple fun things in there;
The worlds tallest/fattest man, biggest chair and biggest tire.
.
I tried to contain my excitement.
.
Oh yea! We also decided to check out sky-diving!
Its a huge tower that shoots powerfully strong winds.
Tryna make it seem real ya know. It looked like a lot of fun.
Too bad the prices were outrageous.
I bet jumping out of a plane would have been cheaper.
For one person the price was in the high hundreds - time? 2 minutes.
After we
He looked sorta like this. Except older.
Next stop?
Checking in at the dock and boarding the cruise ship!
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