#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Costa Maya, Mexico – Stop #3

February 9, 2006 · Narrative

We have a winner. T from Veggie Love correctly guessed our stop today, Costa Maya, Mexico.

And although Emily wasn’t right about our destination, she WAS right that we’re on a cruise. I’m guessing it was the “days of the week” signs that gave it away. ;)

When we woke up this morning, we were just pulling into Costa Maya. It is vastly different than Cozumel was. Costa Maya is much more of a resort-type town, while Cozumel was more grittier. The water is amazingly clear; I could not get over how picture perfect it was.

The Husband and The Neighbor did a “swim with the dolphins” excursion this morning, so The Neighbor Husband and I took Nicholas and The Girlfriend into town to check out the sights. As soon as we got off the ship, we spied this:

Barracudas

There are a bunch of stores located right off the pier, selling everything from diamonds and Mexican blankets to pottery and t-shirts. But NO cookbooks! There is a serious niche missing here. Two stops in Mexico and neither had any cookbooks… what’s a girl to do? What’s a cookbook addict to do?

While browsing in the stores, Nicholas and The Girlfriend were moaning for a snack (that’s the only problem with cruises – they get used to eating every two hours ;)). We ended up stopping for the yummiest guacamole I’ve ever had in a restaurant (nothing beats my own, but this was right up there). Delicious, and you certainly can’t beat the view.


Dinner tonight in the dining room was Italian-themed, complete with the waiters serenading everyone at the end of the meal. I had Salmon Risotto to start (excellent) and Garlic Tiger Shrimp with Grilled Vegetables (also excellent). Dessert was a choice between Tiramisu, Raspberry Panna Cotta or Warm Chocolate Cake. The Neighbor got the Warm Chocolate Cake, which she loved, and I got the Raspberry Panna Cotta. It was ok, but not a wow for me. Last night’s dessert, a coffee-tinged Creme Brulee was much better, and I already requested the recipe. I ordered the Tiramisu later with room service, and it was good, very light and airy, without being cloyingly sweet. Nicholas had his requisite cheese and fruit platter. He loves the idea of room service 24 hours a day. As soon as we got on the ship the first day, he asked when the “man was coming with the food.”

For those who were reading my site back in November, you might remember all the towel creatures our attendant would leave on our bed for Nicholas to find every night when we came back from dinner. This trip has been no exception, and I’ll do a round-up of all the animals at the end of the week. If you weren’t reading my site back in November, time to go visit the archives from the middle of the month and check out what you missed!

The Grand Buffet is tomorrow tonight, and since it doesn’t start until after midnight, we’re already planning on taking afternoon naps just so we can stay away long enough to indulge.

OK, last day for clues … tomorrow’s stop is known for its sea turtles and pirates. It has a British Governor appointed by the Queen. First correct guess in my Comments section wins a cookbook.

Until tomorrow…


P.S. If the pictures are not clear, you can click on each individual one to bring it up in Flickr. They’re fuzzy on my computer, but fine in the camera and Flickr, so I’m guessing it has to do with the ship’s connection; not sure.

P.P.S. See second post for today below; it’s a two-for-one deal!

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Comments

  1. Clare Eats says

    February 9, 2006 at 7:59 am

    I guess….
    Cayman Islands!

    What a fab tri girl, i love living vicariously through you!

    Reply
  2. Clare Eats says

    February 9, 2006 at 8:00 am

    Oh that was supposed to be trip….. :)

    Reply
  3. patsy says

    February 9, 2006 at 1:14 pm

    Bummer – looks like clare eats beat me… I was going to guess Grand Cayman!

    Reply
  4. Amy Sherman says

    February 9, 2006 at 5:57 pm

    I remember when the Costa Maya was undeveloped and Cozumel was considered built up! Things sure have changed. Still I would love to take a nap by the pool…

    Reply
  5. Tyanne says

    February 9, 2006 at 7:21 pm

    The food looks so good! I have a guess, too. Is it Costa Rica? Glad you are all having fun.

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    February 9, 2006 at 10:39 pm

    The chocolate cake looks divine!
    Emily
    http://madmommychronicles.typepad.com/biscuits_and_blues

    Reply
  7. cucina testa rossa says

    February 12, 2006 at 2:36 pm

    oh you are killing me. i would DIE to be on a hot beach right now, and i love the guac in a martini glass! pass the chips….

    Reply
  8. Cate says

    February 13, 2006 at 4:57 am

    Cucina – I loved how they served the guacamole too. Now we know how to change it up a bit for the next party!

    Amy – it sounds like things have changed a lot then. Costa Maya was definitely more resortish than Cozumel – completely different in their make-ups.

    Emily – The Neighbor loved it. I went back to order some and they were all gone…

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
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I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
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1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
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