Summer of 2010 - Cruising on both motorcycles and cruise ships!

Can you believe that it is already the middle of June? Where is this year running off to? This year, along with all my fellow members of the class of 1978 turned 50! Boy, isn’t that a rude awakening? 50 years old! Well, I wanted to go on a cruise for my 50th, but that won’t happen until in October. So I’m doing the next best thing….I’m learning to ride a motorcycle!

You might ask me why I decided to learn to ride at 50, I actually have several reasons…and I think they are really good ones!

1. Several years ago at my old company, the owner of the company decided that if you were hurt while riding a motorcycle, you were not insured. That put the thought in my head.



2. My nephew bought a motorcycle and wouldn’t let me ride it. That made me decide I would need to get my own!



3. A friend at work purchased a scoter to ride to work. Even I should be able to ride a scoter.



4. If I don’t learn now, when will I learn?
   

My birthday was the beginning of April, so I decided to send a message to a couple of friends that ride asking how one would go about learning to ride a motorcycle. Both came back with the needed information and offered to help me learn to ride. I selected one to teach me the fundamentals of riding the motorcycle. I will also take a course offered by the State of Ohio for Motorcycle Safety. I purchased a very nice ‘starter’ bike; it is a 2000 Suzuki LS650 Savage. My little bike! Now I can go out and ride whenever I want, except, now it won’t start. I forgot to tell anyone, that I am the person that in the winter with 6 – 8 inches of snow, I can’t start the snow blower! Anyway, hopefully that will be resolved soon so I can get back to terrorizing the neighbors!

What does my motorcycle have to do with going on a Caribbean vacation? I have swam with the stingrays at Stingray City, swam with the dolphins in the Bahamas, snorkeled with the moray eel (that wasn’t part of the tour, it was just present!), been whale watching in Alaska, and rode the dune buggy in Cozumel! But, I haven’t taken a tour on a Harley Davidson! Like this tour offered while I’m on the new Norwegian Epic in Cozumel –

Hog Motorcycle Safari –
Head south on your Harley-Davidson® Sportster and experience the ancient Mayan town of Cedral then continue south to Punta Celarain. After a brief photo stop, head north along the east side of the island to Coconuts Restaurant and Bar and enjoy the surroundings while being served ice-cold drinks and dine on Mexican cuisine. The journey continues north along the scenic coastline passing several beach resorts and pristine white-sand beaches. Negotiating the turn at Mezcalitos you'll head west back to the main town of San Miguel. Margaritaville will be the final destination. Those who wish to return to the ship at a later time will not be provided transportation.

How much fun would that be for a motorcycle enthusiast to be able to explore the island on a Harley? I may not be ready for this year to do the Harley tour…but look out next year! Vacationers have so many options to choose from, surely something will fit your personality. On one of my cruises I didn’t even get off at one port, I chose that day to be my spa day – facial, massage, mud wrap! It was a wonderful day on the ship while most passengers were off exploring Belize.

With the size and amenities onboard the Norwegian Epic, I may once again be pressed to stay onboard! I am doing the Western Caribbean with my ports of call being Honduras, Cozumel, and Costa Maya. I have previously cruised to Honduras and Cozumel so I may select one of these days to explore the ship! The Norwegian Epic weighs in at 153,000 Gross Tons, 1,080 feet long and 19 decks high. With activities that include –
• Aqua Park
• Sports Complex
• Headliners Comedy Club
• Epic Casino
• Epic Theater
• Fat Cats
• Recess Kid’s Crew
• Mandara Spa
• Entourage Teen’s Club
• Bowling
• Click Photo Shop
• The Collection Art Gallery
• WNCL Broadcast Room
• Pulse Fitness Center
• Splash Kid’s Pool
• The Marketplace
• I-connect Internet Café

The ship was released from the shipyards this month to NCL and will be the host location for the Macy 4th of July Fireworks display. It is quite the impressive ship! My cruise on this marvelous wonder is not until October, who knows, by then I may get my nerve up to take the Hog Motorcycle Safari! I was just speaking with my friend that was with me last time on the dune buggy excursion told me that she just purchased a dune buggy to fix up. Hum, maybe I can steal the buggy and find the sand dunes in Ohio to fly across!

What special occasion are you celebrating this year? That special birthday, Anniversary, Family reunion, Girlfriend trip, destination wedding, or honeymoon?

I may have turned 50 this year, but I still have a lot to do!

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