Category Archives: Adventures

Something out of the ordinary that we perhaps have not done before or atleast recently!

Day 7 – Returning To Florida So We Can Start Part Two!

Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024 by Paul

840 miles, and we will return to our starting point. From behind the glass, it looks amazing, but open the window, and wham, the heat and humidity hit you like a ton of bricks. We woke up bright and early, … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – Return To Mexico, Costa Mayo 135 NM To The North

Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 by Paul

Today, we landed in Mexico again at Costa Maya.  The overnight trip was a mere 135 nautical miles. Did You Know? Costa Maya is a stretch of Caribbean coast on Mexico’s eastern Yucatán Peninsula.  Mahahual village is a popular cruise … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – Zipping Through Honduras!

Posted on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 by Paul

We were abruptly awoken by a polite yet overly enthusiastic knock on the door, only to find a cheery chap standing there with an offering of coffee and orange juice. Morning wake-up calls have never looked this bright! We swung … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Sailing To Cozumel Island, Mexico

Posted on Sunday, July 14, 2024 by Paul

Today is Mark’s “Lime Green” day! Oh my!  What was that?  At 7:00 am sharp, there came a knock on our door.  I checked the calendar, and it was not Santa Claus, which left only one more possibility: coffee! Feeling … Continue reading →

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Day 1 – Departing Florida!

Posted on Saturday, July 13, 2024 by Paul

When the alarm went off, we were ready to get up and excited to start the adventure. We decided to take the 102 suitcases from our room to the lobby by ourselves, a feat that should NOT be attempted by … Continue reading →

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Acclimating To Tropical Weather In Florida And Meeting With The “Kids”

Posted on Friday, July 12, 2024 by Paul

We stumbled into the hotel at an ungodly hour, dragged ourselves to our room, and promptly realized the only thing that could revive us from our zombie-like state was breakfast. Brains… I mean, pancakes, please!.  We went to the hotel … Continue reading →

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Friday And We Returned Home!

Posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 by Paul

We were up at the crack of dawn, 5:45 am when Gunnar, the four-year-old human rooster,  decided to have a solo morning concert. Gunnar, the morning’s reality TV star, sounded like a rooster, and I intercepted him on his way … Continue reading →

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Babysitting At 80? Oh My!

Posted on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 by Paul

Today we have n adventure ahead of us, we are going to Bonnie’s house in Camarillo and watch the varmints while she gets a chance to visit her mother in Tennessee.   Now that Becky (Bonnie’s Mom) lives in Tennessee instead … Continue reading →

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Wednesday And Time To Travel!

Posted on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 by Paul

After last night, we slept late.  My eyes did not open until 7:45 am, and Mary was still sawing logs.  I crept into the office and began work on the Ireland Adventure website.  Soon after that, Mary came in, reminding … Continue reading →

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Day 12 – We Fly Away!

Posted on Saturday, June 1, 2024 by Paul

Our Irish Holiday: Day 1 – Day 2 – Day 3 – Day 4 – Day 5 – Day 6 Day 7 – Day 8 – Day 9 – Day 10 – Day 11 – Day 12  It’s been a … Continue reading →

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