Bermuda

Hi! So the last couple of days have been a real adventure. We were hammered by Hurricane Sandy for about 24 hrs. No damage to the ship. About 100 cabins on the lower levels were flooded due to a pipe breaking. But, miraculously, none of us got sick!

I woke to see the sun rising on a clear and vibrant morning. I also got to see land for the first time in days, and what a wonderful sight that was! Today we wondered Bermuda, shopped and had a delicious lunch at the Smokin' Barrel food truck! They were very nice and all four of us truly enjoyed our meals. I didn't take a picture. I am sorry for that but I was just so hungry!

Day two we arose to rough water and a beautiful sunny Bermudian day. Because of the rough water, Sonny at Snorkel Bermuda, was honest with us and says we wouldn't see many fish as the sand was getting stirred up. Really nice guy. I'd your ever in Bermuda give him a call! We ended up at Snorkel park there in Kings Wharf and to Horseshoe Bay. There I got to see fish! There was a cove if shallow water and I fed them mango trail mix! Lots if fun!

Cruising Hurricane Sandy

Hey so the Captains plans changed as the weather continued to change. We ended up sailing south instead of east by southeast because Sandy, the fickle sea witch, decide to head that way. Needless to say we ended up rocking with the sea. He warned us last night that between 4am and 8am we would have the worst waves, weather and turbulence.

Well we woke at 530am to water bottles, glasses and shoes flying. Good thing that my mother-in-law brought anti-nausea pills. They have been extremely effective.

The waves are getting smaller and the wind isn't as strong as it was. I am glad that we are moving away from the storm. Hurricane Sandy has been upgraded to a category 3. I am worried about the entire eastern seaboard and I am hoping out flight back is not cancelled or delayed.

That is it for now. I will keep you posted.

Getting ready to cruise

Ok, I know I have been an epic failure with posting. Life is crazy and I had been looking for a new job while working full time. Sheesh. BUT! I got a new job and I start when we get back from our fun cruise adventure!

Now, I feel, your first cruise is a new adventure anyway. But for us there is added adventure. Her name is Hurricane Sandy. I have never been involved with any type of storm system like a hurricane. But the Captain has a plan and the storm isn't suppose to hit until tomorrow.

I'll post as we go!

Rogue Brewhouse: Issaquah

My family and I hit up Chateau Rogue last year near Independence, Oregon and we had an absolute blast! My husband, sister and her boyfriend really like their beer. They really like local craft beers. So when my sister moved back home after graduation she told us that there is Rogue Brewhouse in Issaquah. So, naturally, we decided to go check out lunch and see what was what.

Well, it isn't nearly as awesome as Chateau Rogue. And I guess we shouldn't have thought it would be. Chateau Rogue had a little beer shack that sold food (really, really good food) and yard games! It's basically a hop yard that is an adult backyard. The Rogue Brewhouse here in issaquah is similar to any random restaurant with a bar. Average food and pretty poor service.

Now to the beer. I don't drink it. It's not nearly sweet enough for me. But again, my family likes it. Rogue Scotch was what my husband had. And he liked it enough to consider getting a growler.

Although I don't drink beer I do sometimes try cider. My buddy Mutton Chop is in town from Australia and he doesn't like beer either. So this trip he ordered Ace Cider. Pretty funny, as the waitstaff couldn't understand what he said because of his accent. I tried it and it was pretty good. Not too much if a bite and a little bit sweet. I would try it again.

Overall I don't think I would choose to eat there again, but I would stop in and pick some beer up for my family.

The Beginning of My Blogging Journey...Food and Travel!

I am inspired to blog about all the awesome food that I find both far and near and the experiences that I have as I travel. Traveling has always been an integral part of my lifestyle and now I continue to make it so as often as possible. For me, travel doesn't have to be a far off and exotic location ( though I certainly take advantage of those too! ).I love taking advantage of all the things that the Northwest has to offer. This includes traveling around and tasting all to the amazing food that the Chefs here create. Cheese, chocolate, and fresh produce are among my favorite here, but so are chocolate and coffee which help make Seattle, well, Seattle.

Throughout the year we have people come and go, visiting here and there and bringing their stories and experiences back with them. These influences help shape my story, my ideas of what food and travel should or shouldn't be and guide me to find the best experiences that I can. Whether it be locally or across the globe I like taking the path that the tourist do not. Finding the Mom and Pop Shops or the local hangout. I hope that I can use this blog to share what I find and how it affects me!