Coron- Fun in the Sun&45 for J&G

Glenn and Judy's 45th anniversary. It was a wonderful day with a rocky start. We had some breakfast in the Great Outdoors - hotter'n blazes. Joined up with our group, and were welcomed ashore with woven hats and a group of students playing glockenspiels- Marine Hymn- and baton twirlers. We attempted to meet our guide "at the gas station across from the main gate." Darla had a heck of a time- phoned the guy a couple of times-- finally he showed up, and had us ride in tricycles to the boat dock. Really neat, colorful boats with outriggers.

We clumsily made it aboard (hey-- some of us are old!) and set out on our adventure-for about 5 minutes - and then the engine died. We made jokes about getting tugs from Melbourne (we are, after all, Star survivors, before we were Spirit survivors). A boat towed us back, and then we boarded it for our amazing adventure.

Swimming and snorkeling - and a swim in a fresh water lake- stairs up and down to get there.

We stopped at a beach for the delicious lunch that the boat captain prepared for us. There was a beautiful white dog who started out giving me puppy eyes- then nosed my thigh to try to get my attention - then sat ... I didn't succumb to the begging - but she sure was trying to edge into my heart.

Our guide realized his mess-up, made adjustments, and had a van to return us to the ship. Showered and cleaned up well, then made it topside for a lovely sunset.

We were blessed to be able to celebrate with our group at Cagney's - serenade by the waiters, and a cake that was pretty amazing!

Exhausted and really full- we crashed!Okumaya devam et