Lyndsey and I recently returned from a 10 night southern Caribbean cruise.  The trip was pure heaven.  I believe it’s the first time since I was 8 that I had absolutely no responsibilities to think about (besides getting back on the boat before it left for its next port).  The weather was perfect, the ship was beautiful, the islands were gorgeous, the water was brilliant turquoise, and the people were extraordinarily friendly.  Needless to say, it was a much needed vacation after a long, cold winter. 

I thank God that during such hard economic times, my girlfriend and I are so blessed and able to afford such a wonderful trip.