Greetings from some of the most gorgeous beaches in the world. Today was the best day by far, but more about that later. Yesterday was a day at sea. I pretty much have no budget for this trip, so I don't get to gamble or drink that much which is all right. Yesterday I went and hung out at the pool for a while. I love swimming so I tried to get some done since that counts as pretty much my only form of exercise on this trip (other than all the stairs! I have yet ...

Well I made it to the ship! I have to type fast cause internet access is $20 for 30 minutes. Ouch! So much for getting some homework done. I didn't get to spend much time in Galveston, but I did get to see my Aunt Judy, which was nice. And then my grandma started crying when I left, so I had to run away so that I wouldn't start. I love you grandma and Judy and promise to visit before another 12 or 13 years go by! The hardest part was finding my room, which I eve...

Aaaah the humidity of Texas. Today I had a short flight that I somehow almost missed. I got up at 7 but today was one of those days when it was hard to find parking at the Denver airport. Anyway I made it to the plane 5 minutes before takeoff. I wasn't sure that I'd recognize my grandma because I haven't seen her in about 12 or 13 years, but the red hair is a dead give away so I found her pretty easily. I met my cousins Christin and Ashley who are the daughters ...

Let me just start by saying that this trip has caused me to lose muscle mass in my arms because I haven't had to open a door since I was in DC! :) In Boston people always opened doors for me (they were very polite there. I've never heard the words please, thanks, and excuse me so much, I loved it!) and here in the south people will run in front of women to open the doors. Makes me feel a little helpless, but it's okay. :) It's a very nice change from having door...