Where Have I Been?

I can't believe I'm been away for almost a year.  Too long and so much to share.  I've rolled over my Nikon D600 camera again.  It happened in January of this year while Hubby and I were on our cruise.    So I'm now at 20,248 pictures taken and my camera is still going strong.

I also took another camera with me on our cruise.  I've been looking for a smaller camera with a decent sensor.  I found it in my Fujifilm X100T.  It's a fixed lens camera, but I've been having a wonderful time with this fun camera.

Fujfilm X100T with Joby wrist strap

Here's a few pictures I took while cruising out of Port Everglades in Ft Lauderdale:

Captured in Classic Chrome mode (Fujifilm X100T)

Waving to the folks on the beach as head out (Fujifilm X100T)

Along with the two cameras I mentioned we also brought along a GoPro3+ that I bought for Hubby on our 2014 cruise.  He shot some wonderful underwater movies as we were snorkeling in the Western Caribbean.  Since he used his GoPro, I used his Canon S90 P&S in it's underwater case to take some fun underwater shots:

Swimming with the Rays in Grand Cayman (Canon S90)

Following the fish in Roatan (Canon S90)

Finally, I had one more camera with me...my Nikon AW100.  Even though this can also be used underwater, it mostly stayed dry and went with me on our excursions to the beach or sailing.  My motto/experience is if the camera doesn't go into an underwater case, it doesn't go snorkeling in the water with us.  

Playa Mia in Cozumel (Nikon AW100)

Rum Point Beach in Grand Cayman (Nikon AW100)

As you can see, the AW100 takes decent pictures.  Yes, I took a lot of cameras with us.  Each had a special purpose to help document our vacation.  We took over 2800 pictures and we had fun doing it.  

I'll be back with more pictures to share with you....

Happy Valentines and Wishing We Were Back in Belize!

Hubby and I have been under the weather.  He caught a cold and has passed it on to me.  He started to feel better a few days ago, but now he's sick again.  I've been to Walmart and CVS and noticed their cold remedy aisles are becoming bare.  I believe the winter bug has finally arrived and hit us hard.

So, hubby and I are spending a quiet evening at home watching movies and taking our cold medicine.

We do wish we were back in Belize.  Having fun in the sun and enjoying the blue water.  Sigh!

Goff's Caye in Belize (S90)

"C' is for the Island of Cozumel!

Crown Princess & Carnival Paradise docked at Puerta Maya

Colorful shops in Puerta Maya pier

We had a wonderful opportunity to snorkel at the barrier reefs:  Columbia and Palancar.  It was breathtaking to see all the varieties of fish and coral!

Underwater with S90

Underwater with S90

Underwater with S90

Underwater with S90

After snorkeling for 1-1/2 hours, we cruised over to Playa Mia for rest and relaxation.

Playa Mia (S90)

Life guard stand at Playa Mia (S90)

Colorful sombreros in the shops at Playa Mia (S90)

This turned out to be our favorite island.  A fantastic experience for us!

Merry Christmas!

A few days ago, I had a chance to visit the nursery where my hubby works.  It was all decked out for the holiday season.  I forgot to bring my Nikon, but I did have my handy-dandy Canon p&s with me.  So, I practiced my "hold the camera still" technique and got a few shots:  

A red tree

Huge wreath hanging from the high ceiling

The elves taking a break

Poinsettias galore!

Wired dressform decorated

The Santa Shop

I don't know where the month of December went.  It arrived here fast.  We hardly have any decorations up at our house.  I can't tell if it's because I'm getting older and time seems to go fast or is it because I'm getting busier and busier each year?

Have a wonderful and blessed Christmas!  

Day After Thanksgiving with a P&S

We headed out to do some window shopping that turned into a light shopping trip.  We started out in Fairfax...a trip to an art shop and then to a computer store.  The crowds weren't too bad.  We stopped at a wonderful Indian restaurant and enjoyed a fabulous buffet.  It was definitely a gorgeous day to be out and about.

We ended up in Old Town in the afternoon and saw the ice rink was open.  I took out my handy Canon S90 and caught these shots:

Zamboni in action

A short quiet time...

...and they're off!

Around and around they went

Inside the cute Marketplace shops...ready for the holidays

A wonderful Indian lunch at Jaipur in Fairfax

Tomorrow is suppose to be another beautiful day.  Not sure where we are headed, but I'm definitely bringing my D7k with me.  

In and Around Anchorage

Here are more pictures from my trip.

Sometimes I just need to look down....

Chocolate Fountain

Along the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail

Lil' M watching TV

Swans at the Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge

Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge

View of Kenai mountains

5th Avenue Mall-downtown (S90)

View from the Air

It was a clear morning to be flying out of Seattle.   I was in awe at the mountains beneath us.

The further away we flew, the less snow we saw:

This view reminded me of a quilt pattern.  Beautiful!

Some of the Meals

During my trip, I tried to stick to a vegetarian (with fish) diet.

Ahi Tuna (Spenard Grill) (S90)

Cup of guacamole (Bear Tooth Grill) (S90)

Rockfish tacos and cilantro fries (Bear Tooth Grill) (S90)

Authentic Chinese menu (Charlies Bakery & Chinese Food) (S90)

Veggie omelet (ES) (S90)

A big thanks to Ryan and Eddie for providing a fantastic Friday lunch:

Halibut and Red Salmon (before)

Grilled halibut and red salmon (after)

Grilled halibut & red salmon, grilled veggies, and rice pilaf...it was yummy!

(More food pictures to come)