She's Back

Yeah, Christina is back in California for the summer. We celebrated over chicken verde enchiladas and chili and had 2 cakes; one chocolate on chocolate for Brittany's birthday and a white cake with strawberries and whipped cream frosting for Christina. Christina showed photos from a few of the countries she visited on her laptop, but wants to prepare a slideshow that can be viewed on a bigger screen. May take a special adaptor for our not-so-new big screen T.V. After most of our party guests had gone home, Christina shared several videos from her travels. Now, those really gave one the sense of being there. They're fabulous.

Sin City

Brittany and I spent a few days in Las Vegas recently. We had a blast! A big highlight or our visit was going to see Legends in Concert. The Elvis impersonator, Matt Lewis, was fabulous. Both Brittany and I are now big fans!

It's going to be such fun to go back to Las Vegas sometime with Christina. And, to make the most of it, I think we'll wait until she turns 21. Maybe a rendevous there next Thanksgiving?

Christina's Bound For Kobe

No, not Bryant! Next stop, Kobe, Japan! Christina's dad may be joining her in Japan so they can explore together.

I don't have specific information about Christina's time in Hong Kong, Beijing, or Shanghai. But, I did verify with her that she finally rode an elephant! In Pattaya, Thailand, she rode for about an hour. And, from what she tells me, she's becoming an avid ATV enthusiast. At last count, she had been on four different outings involving riding quads.

After Japan, MV Explorer will continue on to Honolulu, Hawaii. I will be meeting Christina there for the 2-day, 1-night stay. Can't hardly wait!

I'm Scaring Myself

Is that how you spell "scaring", as in every time I open my blog I'm frightened by the face starring back at me. Is that how you spell "starring", as is gazing intently... Anyway, does anyone know how I can make that picture smaller now that it's been posted?

The Girl's in Asia

Well, for all of you out there awaiting an update on Christina's travels, I can tell you that she had a wonderful time in Mauritius, and eye-opening, mind-expanding experiences in India. She's almost to Thailand and will surely have a blast on Koh Samet. From what I can see on the internet, the beaches there are fabulous.

The

Christina posts photos

And, they are fabulous. Can't wait to see photos from safari. And, to hear about other adventures in South Africa.
Brittany and I went to Monterey on Saturday for a cousin's wedding. The Chapel in the Woods near RLS school in Pebble Beach was a lovely setting for these two young people to have their ceremony. The reception was in the Del Monte Club, a big ballroom, in the historic hotel at The Naval Postgraduate School. We had a lovely time and enjoyed seeing all our family.

Christina and Morocco

Yeah, Christina posted a blog about her visit to Morocco. Good goin' girl! Hopefully, she'll tell all of what she did in Namibia.

News from Namibia

I received a phone call from Christina from Swakopmund, Namibia this morning. She and some other students stayed a couple nights in a backpackers lodge there. When she told me how much she loved this area, I was surprised. She said the dessert is beautiful. Somehow I didn't expect this. Afterall, the area has been described by the Bushmen of the Namibian interior as "the land God made in anger", while Portuguese sailors once referred to it as "the gates of hell". Anyway, Christina and some of her SAS friends had lots of fun riding quads on the dunes. She said she was sunburn, though it's uncertain she was overexposed while on the dunes or on the beach. She said they'll be out to sea for a day before arriving Cape Town.

Where's Waldo

I don't know where Waldo is, but I have received an email from Christina that she is lovin' Namibia. For all of you awaiting her blog on Morocco, I wait along with ya! She's either having so much fun that finding time to keep us posted is difficult, or her studies have her all consumed. I'd guess it's a little of both with the fun factor being of highest priority. You go girl! For those of you who have checked out the staff's SAS blog, rest assured that Christina did not shave her head for Neptune Day. I almost fainted when she jokingly wrote in an email that she had.

Otherwise, Miss Brittany and I had fun at a Valentine's dance for about 75 young adults with special needs in Brentwood.

Let's try this one on for size...

Sorry about that up-close and personal photo on my home page. I'm new to this blogging stuff, so don't be surprised, shocked, or offended by any of it's content.

I can't tell you how fabulous a time Christina and I had in the Bahamas. And, that drink at Anthony's Grill on Paradise Island was oh-so yummy, not to mention their fabulous food and awesome ambience.

I'm not too sure how those college kids felt about me getting jiggy with it on the dance floor at Senor Frogs, but, who cares, I had a blast.

At the Atlantis, I was tempted to go play blackjack at the table where Michael Jordan was playing until Christina reminded me that the minimum bet was probably $500. Silly me!