lifes-a-beach

Sergio's shows closed on Sunday on Google Maps.

Here are some pictures I took. The one in the water is looking back at the resort. I’m sure there’s lots of pictures out there that might be better.

We have been to Infinity Bay several times. It’s an amazing resort. Very nice pool and beach. If you snorkel, the entrance to the water is right where you need to be to go through the reef. The water there is just like the rest of West Bay Beach; clear and beautiful. The food at Infinity is very good but you can walk down the beach to another place if you want. If you don’t mind the cost, it’s a beautiful place and we always have a great time there.

I always make sure I have the contact information for the nearest U.S. Consulate in my phone when I'm in a foreign country, whether cruising or land travel. I also register us on STEP, Smart Traveler Enrollment Program. https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step

Fallsail One word.

Yes there is but I don’t remember it and I’m not home to ask my wife. I’m pretty sure she found it on their Facebook page and I don’t do Facebook. I’ll try to remember to ask after while.

Had it for the 6th time back in January. Fully vaccinated. Been on 3 cruises this year and heading out again in November. Flew to Minneapolis for a baseball trip. Nothing so far.

https://www.patriotcruiseparking.com We always park there. We were there 2 weeks ago when the hurricane was in the gulf. No worries.

There is a simple mathematical formula for OTC meds. The number of persons you are packing for X the number of daily doses X the number of days. It doesn’t do much good to get sick and only have 2 or 3 days of OTC meds on a 5 or 7 day cruise. Or not have enough for both of you sharing a cabin and getting the same bug. Everybody knows to do it for prescription meds. Pack the same for OTC.

If you’ve never used Patriot, the indoor garage is elevated quite a bit. Last week while we were out on Mariner watching Francine it was good to know my truck was there and not outside at the port or in a hotel parking lot. The shuttle is always quick and when we got back it was waiting at the spot they said. Very easy both ways. If you choose to park walking distance you can drive to the terminal, drop all your bags and passengers (except your carryon and travel documents), drive to the parking lot and walk back. I used to do that when I was younger and didn’t mind the heat/cold/rain/ whatever. No more. But to each their own.

Unless you think they’re a complete waste of money, in which case they’re not.

As I said, I’ve never had to use it. Duct tape would be effective in securing wrists, legs, feet and, of course, covering a mouth if necessary. Large zip ties might not garner attention. I’m just more confident in duct tape. As I also said, YMMV.

So back to the topic. Since we don’t fly to a port very often I wasn’t thinking of my carryon for a flight. There’s one thing I put in my carryon when flying that may surprise some. A brand new, still in the wrapper, roll of duct tape. Not one of the giant ones, just a 3/4 inch or so size. I can’t remember the exact incident, but somewhere along the way someone made the news because they went nuts on a flight and had to be restrained by passengers. As a retired law enforcement professional my training would include either handcuffs or large zip ties. Obviously either of these would be a no no at airport security. But in over two decades of flying a couple times a year and having that new roll of duct tape in my carryon I’ve never had to use it, but I’ve also never had an issue getting it through security. And if I did, it’s a $5 roll of duct tape so no big loss. YMMV

Upside down pineapples, yes. And they may be putting out a communicable disease, just not shingles. LOL

We leave Saturday and port there on Tuesday. This time we will walk outside the port away from the scumbag taxi guy who last time told us that Buccanos was closed, and catch a cab to Buccanos which, in fact, wasn't closed. Edit to say, a pool is almost a prerequisite for us too.