photographergirl

This won't be relevant to anyone but me, but I took this one almost by accident as we were sailing away from Miami on our recent Glory cruise.

I was taking pictures of the skyline, other ships, etc., and turned and took this one of my husband. It is so "him" as he is the quiet thoughtful type.

I'm going to have it framed.

Hubby doesn't like to dress up so I went the little black dress route...here are mine:

My favorite cruise picture of all times...our DD's on the Carnival Destiny May 2010

Beautiful.

Four more days....then I can take some of my own!

Great pics guys :)

We sail in nine days, and I just got my cruise pedi. I wanted to get away from the dark winter colors here in Kansas City, so I went with a coral-ey color:

I hope each day brings less skin and more bone!!!!!

Esther

I say that every morning when I look in the mirror...

Love the photos! What lens did you use?

 

I am a photographer and have been going back and forth about bringing my 5D MKII...I don't want to break it or tote it around, and all my lenses (besides the kit) are for portraits. I am torn. I have a crappy P&S I could use instead or when we are near sand.

 

Decisions decisions....

I'm going to have to bring my camera and lenses...can't bear to think that I missed that perfect shot because I brought the wrong camera.

I think for ports I'm going to limit myself to two lenses though, and leave the accoutrement in the room :)

Thank you so much for posting pictures of the inside of the closets and the shelves! I've wondered about them, and I don't think I've ever seen pictures of them.

Great pictures, great eye!

$2 beers and $3 margaritas too

Oh, and the $25/hour beach massages...get one of those too ;)

For the Tropicante, I just emailed Steve and he replied that chairs would be reserved for us. We will spend the day there and enjoy drinks/food right on the beach front.

We're going to the Tropicante Feb. 8.

We reserved just yesterday, rather last minute as our itinerary changed.

Steve and I exchanged a couple of emails, and he was extremely nice:

Hola Tammy,

Glad to hear you'll be visiting us here in Costa Maya/Mahahual! Still have loungers for February 8th, so consider 2 of them set for you guys. Those have small drink tables and umbrellas upon request when you have had enough sun. My guys will get you a table when you are ready for lunch and hold your loungers. We did not have a ship scheduled for that day, so these diversions from Belize are very welcome here. It seems a lot of people on that ship are surprised to find we have a town here outside the port, much less that it has the best beach in the Western Caribbean! Reef protected so it is always calm and perfect. You'll love it! Tell all to come into town. They, and I, will thank you!

As for how to find us, you can catch a taxi from outside or inside the port facility and we recommend you take the outside taxis. Shuttles and taxi vans from inside charge $3 (they can be talked down the $2 if you say you are going outside) but the real problem is they drop you at specific spots in town and all the aggressive vendors and restaurant hustlers hang out at these locations. Getting out of the taxi/shuttle is like jumping into a pool of sharks! If you leave the port, that means you walk out of the building area, across a courtyard and out a chain link gate, you can then walk just a couple hundred yards to a real taxi stand in front of the Hard Rock Cafe. These guys charge $2 per person and do specific point drop offs, so just ask the driver to take you to the Tropicante. Takes 3-4 minutes. They will drop you at Calle Cherna, next to the football field and you walk toward the ocean 50 yards to the Malecon. Turn left and we are the second place. Very easy and most drivers will point you the right way too.

If by some chance they drop you someplace else, and they might still drop you at their cousin’s place, hey it’s Mexico, it is not really a big deal. The downtown beach is only about 6 blocks long so you'll find us. My sign is large and easy to see. If you have to find us, many will tell you we no longer exist or even worse, that their restaurant used to be the Tropicante, a new trick many are using. Laugh it off, we do, and don't worry, you'll find us. The locals can be a little tricky like this but they are seldom unfriendly and you should have absolutely no safety concerns while you are in Costa Maya. We are a very small and friendly town, everyone knows everyone, so you can move about without concern. Mahahual, the name of our town, means Mayberry in Mayan!

If you have not seen my site yet, be sure to check it out http://www.sandalsandskis.com/Tropicante.html for photos, menu and general info. Also lots of links for activities like snorkel, massage, fishing and so forth, that are right on our beach. If you need help with any activities, your waiter will get those set up for you the day you arrive. Come hungry, we really do have the best food in town, and get ready for the best beach day of your trip! Also let me know if you have other questions and I look forward to meeting you guys February 8th. Cheers!

OMG. I just read the entire thread (and I'm supposed to be working).

This may just be my favorite thread, thanks to all!

Can't wait to take my own on the Glory in 38 days :)

What a beautiful couple and great photo. I'm a photog and love these snapshots of a lifetime of experiences on faces.

Nice work!

NMCruzzin, my sympathies :(

So my link is www.tammyshawart.com

I am so frustrated. As before when I've done low carb, if I can get through the first four or five days I can hang in there pretty well.

But I can't seem to get through ONE day! I start off the day with eggs, protein, fat, and veggies...and end it with something grainy and/or sweet.

I can't beat withdrawals if I can't get to them :mad:

Nope, it's about 5 hours away.

I buy emergency equipment for homeland security by day, but I have a fair side business in photography and art. I'd share my website, but I don't know if it's allowed.

We're thinking about booking our first cruise for winter or spring 2012, to the Carribean.

I had kidney cancer last year, and gained a lot of weight. So since I can't lose any of my 42 years :) I'd like to lose some weight (50 pounds or more in a perfect world). But I'll take what I can get!

I have lost 40 on Atkins before.

Today's menu: sausages for breakfast (high in sodium and additives, I know), coffee w

ith a little half and half

salad with ranch for lunch--only low carb veggies

Now: eating 63 cal, 2 carb hummus with a spoon LOL

dinner: pork chops sauteed with garlic and mushrooms, mashed cauliflower

I'm not a soda drinker, but I do drink Splenda-sweetened iced tea and water.

Jumping on the wagon, and subscribing to this thread...