Vacation! Subtitle: 'Planes and Boats, Oh My!'

Helli family!

Hubs, youngest daughter and I leave early tomorrow for our Summer vacation.

We fly across the country into Miami to board our cruise, which goes through The Keys, two ports in Mexico...and then onto the Cayam Islands.

I am excited, but still have a lot to do to get ready!

Also...flying, being on a boat in the middle of the ocean...and international travel in general has its challenges...so, yeah coping skills...activate!!! (mostly though I am aware of just how fortunate I am for the opportunity to even be going!)

We will be gone until next Monday (6/12)...so I put you in Hibee's and each other's care until then. I will be able to check in state side...but will mostly be 'off the grid'...as well as spending quality family time while away.

I love you all, and wish you a peaceful week. Work your coping mechanisms! 😃

S.C.

Best wishes! I just got back from a vacation, and survived a trip underground for a CAVE tour! You've got this!!!!! Enjoy!

Hey SC- have a great time!
I'm the same way- as much as I love a vacation- travel causes me anxiety.
I think I somehow misconstrue happy excitement into anxiety.
I've never been on a cruise for a couple of reasons. I like seclusion & privacy so to me I imagine a cruise ship to be like a city on the ocean. I don't swim well so I don't want to be on a ship where I can't see land.
Over the years I have conquered my fear of flying but having a bloody mary if it's morning- (I don't care what time of the morning) or vodka on the rocks for any other time of day makes a relaxing flight.
Also a xannax the night before bed.

Your trip sounds like a dream- ENJOY!

Thanks WRAS!!

Yeah...open water...heh, heh....😒😒...but this our 3rd cruise...and after the 1st day I am fine.

Cocktail please, lol!!

S.C.

Have a great time SC will look forward to see some pictures over on FB.

Hibee

Have fun! We did our first ever family vacation this year and it was work to overcome the travel anxiety but it was so worth it! Enjoy your time away with your family!

Exciting!!! Have fun S.C.
Looking forward to reading about your adventurous trip when you are back

UA