Mentally...I'm already on the beach

While Mike has already zipped up his suitcase....I am wrapping things up at work. This is always the case with me, working to the last minute before a vacation. I guess it has become a ritual. Those of you reading this who know me are probably laughing right now ;) Once I know everything is finished at work, I can enjoy my vacation and rest knowing that there won't be any loose ends at work. I have become such a pro packer that it only takes me 15 -20 minutes to get packed. My clothes are all ready to go, just need to zip up MY suitcase now!

We are hoping for good weather on the cruise. We've been checking the 10 day forecast on the islands and it looks cloudy and rainy on most of the islands. I didn't think it rained in the Caribbean?!? We have done our homework and have a general idea of what adventures we will be attempting on each island (we even have back-up plans for rainy day plans).

I am looking forward to flying first class. This will be a first for me. As usual, my 'ritual' is to sleep on the plane....but this time I have to stay up to enjoy every moment of our 'champagne wishes & caviar dreams' flight. Can you imagine....leg room on a plane? Real plates & silverware? Maybe I'm getting my hopes up too high. I'll take the leg room! (and the bag of pretzels) Those have become luxury items now on planes.

Check out our boat on the Royal Caribbean website - Adventurer of the Seas. It's amazing! We'll be sailing from San Juan, Puerto Rico (the shining star of the sea) to Aruba, Curacao, St. Maarten and St. Thomas. Can't wait to send more updates on our trip!