Thursday, October 8, 2015

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta 2015


We had a WONDERFUL time at The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. http://www.balloonfiesta.com/#

Looking forward to going back!!!

We did a little sightseeing on the way!!

Link to all my photos....
















































Sunday, August 23, 2015

St.Croix USVI 2015

August 1-8, 2015
American Airlines
Colony Cove

We celebrated our birthdays in St. Croix this year.  We had a terrific vacation and made a lot of great memories.  We flew American Airlines and probably on this trip we had more issues with the flights than ever before..  switching planes (mechanical problems) airport closed (due to weather) sitting on the runway...waiting on catering.. on and on.. however even with this we had a great time and safe flights.














St.Croix was in drought when we were there but it was still really pretty.  Not a lot of flowers and lush but I think that had a lot to do with drought.  The best part of St. Croix is there are not a lot of people/tourist.  

Our first full day was my birthday.  So after breakfast on the Lanai we decided to drive the island to get a feel for the island.  













We made one wrong turn on a dirt road through the rain forest. I would only advise 4 wheel drive for this



Our first sunset on St. Croix.  It was a great birthday!


Day Two:  Cramer Park, Udall Point, Issac Bay



National Radio Astronomy Observatory









We did a night kayaking tour, link is below.  It was so much fun!!  If you get the chance to do this tour it is worth it.  We tried to take photos/videos but it was so dark they didn't turn out :(

http://seathrukayaksvi.com/Kayak_the_Bioluminescent_Bay_St_Croix.html





Day 3:  We hiked to the tide pools near the Renaissance Hotel.  We didn't go into he tide pools the water is really rough here.











Afternoon showers brought a beautiful rainbow


Day 4:  We visited the botanical gardens and downtown Frederiksted 












Frederiksted Pier 












Day 5: Estate Mount Washington and Christiansted





Downtown Christiansted









 Fort Christiansvaern







Day 6: Lazy day we just prepared for leaving the next morning.  Had a mini photo session and enjoyed the last sunset which was the best of the week





We did a lot of snorkeling almost every day.  Our favorite place to snorkel was the pier in Frederiksted and Rainbow beach area























Goodbye St.Croix, until we meet again!