Monthly Archives: April 2017

A wonderful day spent in one of our bucket list destinations: Key West, Florida

Posted on April 24, 2017 by deliciousdivas

What can I possibly tell you about our wonderful visit to Key West?  Should I talk about the colors of the waters past the shoreline, the colorful history of this beautiful city, the lush foliage we saw embracing so many … Continue reading →

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Turnaround day: new cabin, new table mates and more fun

Posted on April 23, 2017 by deliciousdivas

Turn around day tends to be fairly relaxed.  No rushing to get a quick breakfast, get to your assigned waiting area, getting through customs and then the making your way home.  And yet, here we were at 5:30 AM standing … Continue reading →

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Last day on Brilliance filled with sunshine and laughter

Posted on April 22, 2017 by deliciousdivas

In the wee hours of the morning I woke up to the sensation of being gently rocked back and forth.  The sea had become a bit turbulent creating a field of white caps across the water landscape. But, for the … Continue reading →

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A beautiful day to sit by the sea in Cozumel

Posted on April 21, 2017 by deliciousdivas

Today we dock at one of our favorite destinations in the Caribbean, Cozumel, Mexico.  We slept in this morning so I missed the sunrise.  But I have to say that, like yesterday, there was a misty curtain hanging over the … Continue reading →

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A lovely afternoon in beautiful Grand Cayman

Posted on April 20, 2017 by deliciousdivas

I am often asked by some of my friends, “Are you going to the Caribbean again?”  I often wonder why that is a question at all.  From the first time Randy and I cruised to the Caribbean I fell in … Continue reading →

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A relaxing, delicious day at sea on the Brilliance of the seas

Posted on April 19, 2017 by deliciousdivas

I love sea days.  I especially love sea days when you wake to bright blue skies, puffy white clouds, gentle breezes and calm seas.  Our second day on the ship was one such day. We woke early and made our … Continue reading →

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Back on the Brilliance of the seas cruising to the Caribbean

Posted on April 18, 2017 by deliciousdivas

Well, here we are again on I75 on our way to the cruise port in Tampa, Florida to board Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the seas for a 5- night back- to- back cruise in the Caribbean. The first 5-day cruise … Continue reading →

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A decade of basketball, beer and bad food-Spicy Chicken Enchiladas and Fresh Salsa

Posted on April 3, 2017 by deliciousdivas

When I make my annual trip north for the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament I always bring along a recipe or two to share with Kristine.  This year I brought two of my favorite Mexican dish recipes.  The first is an … Continue reading →

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A decade of basketball, beer and bad food

Posted on April 1, 2017 by deliciousdivas

2017 marks the 10th year daughter Kristine and I have gotten together to spend the first and second rounds of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament together enjoying a weekend of non-stop basketball games, perhaps imbibing a little more beer than … Continue reading →

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