Going to St Maarten

We are cruising along in the Atlantic after our aborted attemopt to go to our first stop, Half Moon Cay, in the Bahamas. The Captain said, "No, Go." , so we set out for our next stop, but a day early. They have reservations so I guess they found someplace new for us. We have an un planned stop in St Maarten. I need to look it up, but the literature says the island is under two flags. We arrive there tomorrow around noon.
Yesterday Jim had an acupuncture treatment on his knee, and now he's doing TaiChi exercises and sitting in the hot tub. I think it's all part of the original injury from last year. We both got in the hot tub yesterday, and we have had sun so far. Today it is cloudy, but we don't care. We had a great dinner last night and got all dressed up. Tonight we are doing the same thing.
More later. Virginia

Cruising Along

Hello All! We left Ft Lauderday yesterday afternoon in warm and beautiful weather, sailing off to our first stop this morning at half Moon Cay, in the Bahamas. We had to miss that stop because of high winds, up to 30 kts, and so we have an extra day at sea, three in a row, in which to entertain ourselves. This smaller boat has fewer people, and seems less active. We like that. Libby is exercising and then hanging out at the pool, Jim is trying to find a tie to wear with his suit, since he forget his ties, and I am catching up on email and this blog. I'll post again as soon as we get somewhere! Va.

Happy Days!

Happy Christmas from

the Wagners!!

Happy Christmas to All

We are getting ready for Christmas, but this year we are packing for a cruise! It makes it interesting-we are going to warm weather, but it is Christmas so I want to take along all the red sweaters and cold weather outfits. I'm including lots of blingy things for dinners and our 4 formal nights, and I'm doing casual clothes for warm weather for the day time. Of course, I'll add a few Santa pins here and there and wear my snowflake earrings all the time. Jim is packing his regualr shorts and Hawaiian shirts. We'll add a Christmas tie or two to make him look the part when we get dressed up. Our first stop is Ft Lauderdale on Dec 21, where we'll stay overnight in a hotel before boarding the ship on Dec 22. Then, first stop is Half Moon Cay, an island for sunning, beach walking and Hobie cat sailing! Stay tuned for more information. The Whidbey Wagners

Cruising Again

Stay tuned...I talked Jim into it, and we are getting ready to leave on another cruise! This time we are headed to the Southern Caribbean for a Christmas and New Year's cruise on the Prinsendam, a Holland American ship, and the smallest of the line. This time we are taking Libby with us for company, her first real cruise. This is the big Christmas present for the three of us. Missy, Scott and Meg are taking off for London on the 26th, so they'll be away from home, too. The photo is Half Moon Cay, the first stop on our trip. We pray for good weather and sunshine!!