For a number of years we have celebrated New Year with some of our closest friends Steve & Debbie in Toronto.
However it is damn cold so this year we chose something warmer - Miami and the western Caribbean
First night on the strip in South beach, buzzing with activity,
a far cry from Saint Saturnin Les
Apt!
The guys - Steve left who I have known since I was 15, Ian, centre, who I worked with from 1985 and moi
Sheena, (Ian's wife) a constant source or entertainment and creme eggs, Debbie and Karen.
After a night in Miami we took to our floating Hotel,
Carnival's Liberty along with 3500 fellow passengers!
Our first night of glamour, don't the ladies look gorgeous!
And the boys, first time I have worn a tie in a few years!
Our first stop, Cozumel in Mexico.
Where Karen had arranged for us to join an America's cup sail boat and do some crewing.
I was primary grinder and then steered her which was quite an honour, oh, and we beat the Canadian boat too!
Back on the ship, we prepare for the New Year, dinner and then party!
Probabally one of the best New Year parties ever - with about 2500 people on top deck!
there was plenty of dancing ! a great time was had by all.
No one told me the party was over!!
No time to relax though on New years day!
up at 8am and off to snorkel one of the worlds greatest reefs.
Just off Belize we were finally given the chance to relax on this tiny island which thankfully had a watering hole!
Thats what I call a bucket of cold beer!
Departing Belize with calm seas and a lovely sunset
Next morning we arrive in Roatan where the sun is shining!
Here we are bright and early ready for our next adventure
Swimming with Dolphins, something we have both wanted to do for years.
And in such a beautiful setting.
Introducing Fiona!
She was very receptive to the attention and tickling!
kisses for Karen
and me too!
After Roatan we headed for Grand Cayman, along with a few other cruisers!
But we found some space to enjoy the Stingrays.
They are rather effectionate creatures
I was getting jealous
until I had a kiss for myself!
The femails measure over 5 feet wide.
Our final day at sea, time to reflect on a great holiday with our bestest of friends!
Arriving back in Miami we spent one last day on south beach before heading home.
A week in the UK followed, we went to Wales, Winchester, Lewes, London,Barnet, Romford, Pleshey & finally Weybridge & Walton.
Thank you to everyone for putting us up and making us so welcome!
Now the diet begins!
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