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Sunday, May 10, 2026

Happy Mothers Day!

 Good morning and Happy Mothers Day!

 We hope all mothers enjoy a beautiful day.

 These beautiful peonies grace our yard every year at this time.

They bring back wonderful memories of my Mom.

All the very best,

Lois

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Port of Huatulco, Mexico

 Good morning,

This lovely place is Huatulco, Mexico.  

 Images were taken by our friend, Erica, from Serenade of the Seas. 

 


More images taken ashore in this port to come....

Enjoy!

Lois

Friday, May 8, 2026

Towel Animals - Serenade of the Seas

 Good morning,

Towel Animals made by cabin attendants are a fun part of cruising.

I think Erica and Catherine determined this was a sassy rabbit... 

 ...and this is a critter showing the way.

Cute!

Stay tuned, there's more to come....

Lois

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Osso Bucco for Dinner

 Good morning,

Catherine and Erica enjoyed the specialty restaurants aboard Serenade of the Seas.  

Pictured above is Osso Bucco. 

 Dessert was fabulous, too!

I've gained ten pounds just looking at these pictures.

:),

Lois

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Dolphins at Play Near Costa Rica

 Good morning,

How fun!  Dolphins are playing along side Serenade of the Seas as she approaches Costa Rica. 

 Erica captured these images from her balcony.

 Stay tuned and enjoy,

Lois

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Sunrise - Puntarenas, Costa Rica

 Good morning,

What a beautiful sunrise at sea off the coast of Puntarenas, Costa Rica. 

 Our friend, Erica, captured these images while aboard Serenade of the Seas.

Thank you for sharing!

Lois

Monday, May 4, 2026

Panama Canal Locks - Pacific Side

 Good morning,

Today's images were taken as Serenade of the Seas was leaving Gatun Lake and passing through the locks on the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. 

 Leaning over the side, Erica caught this image of one of the tug boats.

Serenade moved through the final locks...
...on the Pacific side of the Canal.

This image was taken looking straight down over the side of the ship. That's a very close fit of the ship and the wall of the Canal.

This is an experience of a lifetime for many passengers.  It's fascinating to watch the workings of the Canal.

More cruise images to come!  Thank you, Erica and Catherine for sharing your images.

All the best,

Lois