B.E.R.M.U.D.A

WOW

OMG

There really isn't enough space on my blog to explain in detail the fabulousness of Bermuda. No way. And no way can I fit all the pics on here. For my friends on facebook... you have full access to all pictures. I think there were around 1749 in total. Something like that anyway. Since I have no idea how to write out everything I'm just gonna be straightforward and do it calendar style.

Saturday: Arrive in Charleston and sail away on the NCL Majesty.

Sunday: Day at Sea

Monday: Arrive in BERMUDA, Cave Exploring with a special swim in a cave lagoon (the coldest water I've ever been in)

Tuesday: Tour of the Dockyard Keep and Fort, shopping for Glassworks and Rum cakes

Wednesday: Horseshoe Bay Day rained out, but replaced with complete personal tour of island

Thursday: Shopping in St. George, sail away from the glorious island (boo hoo)

Friday: Day at Sea

Saturday: Back to the Ham *sigh

I've posted a few of the pictures... enjoy... and be jealous.

Playing around at the Unfinished Church in St. George

At the Dockyards

Coming into St. George, Bermuda via the CUT. Yes our huge boat went through that tiny little cut in the island

Home...NCL Majesty

Formal night

St. George

S.A.N.E.

I'm now officially a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner for the Birmingham Crisis Center!!!! 

After three days of training and supervised performance, I have passed the requirements to work as a SANE. 

In case you don't know what exactly what that means... here's a little explanation: 

As a SANE, I will be responsible for gathering evidence from a sexual assault victim that could be used in court for conviction. 

Yeah, I feel a little bit SVUish. 

It a tough job, but I'm so glad that I can use my education and skills as a nurse to help my community. 

If you would like more information or would be interested in volunteering at the Crisis Center, then check it out HERE

Cinco de Mayo

ok...

so let's get something straight about this so called Mexican holiday that Americans LOVE to celebrate. 

It's NOT a holiday in Mexico. Most of my friends in Mexico do absolutely nothing on this day. No partying, no tequila... NADA. 

So what is the 5th of May? Why the big deal? 

Well, honestly, I think us Americans like to use any excuse we can to get a party going .... 

And that's all well and good, but let's get our facts straight. 

Most people think that May 5 is Independence Day for Mexico. WRONG... actually it's September 15. Write that down. 

This is what happened on May 5, 1862: 4,000 Mexican soldiers smashed the French and traitor Mexican army of 8,000 soldiers at Puebla, Mexico.  The Mexicans had won a great victory that kept Napoleon III from supplying the confederate rebels for another year, allowing the United States to build the greatest army the world had ever seen. This grand army smashed the Confederates at Gettysburg just 14 months after the battle of Puebla, essentially ending the Civil War.

That's the short little story on Cinco de Mayo. 

SHOUT out to all my amigos in México. Te quiero mucho!!

Kayaking the Coosa

Yesterday I had the opportunity to kayak down the Coosa River in Wetumpka. 

FABULOUS. 

We put in around 10 or so and traveled down the river for about 3 hours and went through a series of rapids. Not quite like the Ocoee but enough to get your heart pounding. 

I definitely did not put on enough sun screen but that's just one of the hazards of the river, I guess. Nothing I can't live through. 

I've posted a few pictures... all the pictures are on my Facebook so if you're dying to see more... head on over to my facebook. 

Look closely and you'll see that this guy has his DOG with him, yes his dog. The dog was wearing a life vest that was strapped to the kayak. Absolutely crazy. Apparently the dog is an adrenaline junkie and likes to shoot the rapids. Pretty crazy, I tell you.

Russ and I hanging out at the Gap. 

Our kayak