Jen in Bermuda

Bermuda Traffic

So, I am headed to work this morning.  Probably a little later than I would like but so be it.  And the cars are lined up Trimingham Hill.  I find this unusual as it isn't that close to 9.  Traffic is slow all through town which is also unsusual.  Then I notice that they have cut off one of the major arteries in town in order to re-paint the lines.  Who shuts down a street and re-paints street lines during rush hour?  Come on people.  Isn't that something that could be done in the evening?  Not too much traffic on a Tuesday evening around 9pm in town.  Wouldn't that be smarter than 8am on a Wednesday morning?

Candy Bar for Jill's Bridal Brunch is coming from...

So, for a fun idea at Jill's Bridal Brunch, I though a fun idea would be a candy bar instead of individual favors. I have picked out fun, green candies for the table. I can't wait to set it up. This website Oh Nuts! made it easy to find exactly the green candy I wanted. I will post pictures after the brunch. Here is the link... Gifts, Candy & Chocolate
Shop now at Oh! Nuts

Knee=Ouchy

So, the running has slowed down.  Turns out my feet are pronated, one more than the other.  The pronation has caused the IT band on one of my knees to rub across the band equaling lots of pain.  So, after some ultrasound, stim, ice and massage I am going to try to get back out there with less pain.  The marathon is 4 weeks away and I have done a lot of training for this.  Kind of down today, just bummed that I have put in so much effort and now feel a bit defeated.

Good Cooking, Good Looking Southern Belles...

Paula Deen, Queen of Southern Cooking, was at General Wayne at the end of last week.  My mom stopped by and got a cookbook autographed.  These women know how to cook!

Blue Footed Boobies

Obviously tons of jokes surrounding these birds with bright blue feet.  We must have seen a thousand t-shrits with "I love boobies" on them.  But they are fascinating birds and amazing hunters.  They sweep along the top of the water in a pack and when they decide to attack a school of fish, they dive bomb the water.  Like missiles into the water, the birds streamline and dive deep down to catch fish.  Very impressive.

Nothing sexier than some girls in their wellies...

 

Sea Lions, I want one

The closest comparison I can make is that sea lions are like water dogs.  They bark.  They bark at their friends.  They bark when someone is pestering them.  They sleep.  They sleep on rocks.  They sleep on the beach.  They love sleeping.  And they like to cuddle with each other.  They play.  They wrestle in the water and do tricks.  I totally wanted to bring a little one home.  Not sure what the work permit situation is with that.  But they are adorable. 

Back to Reality

Downloaded my pictures this morning.  I don't feel like they do the trip justice.  The entire trip was a great experience.  Definitely want to work on my Spanish and planning my next adventure.  Amazing how much there is out there to see and experience.  I want to get these adventurous vacations in now before I am too old to haul myself up the side of a mountain or across some rough terrain.  Also inspired me to stay in good shape after the marathon training is over. 

Amazing Trip!

Melinda and i are back in Quito.  Very little internet in the actual Galapagos.  But the trip has been incredible.  So many adventures and cool animals.   I have take a bunch of pictures and will post them when i return to the office on Thursday.  I really wanted to smuggle a sea lion back to Bermuda with me but i am afraid i won´t be able to get the correct work permit in time.  Back to the real work in a couple more days. 

Galapagos

Melinda and I are headed to Quito, Ecuador today.  Flying through Miami.  A day in Quito and then onto the Galapagos.  Don't worry, I will take lots of pictures.  I am so excited!