Originally, this trip was planned for May 2020, as a celebration of #1 Son's graduation from The Ohio State University. We all know why that trip didn't happen!
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Everyone tested negative, but the in-bound flights had challenges. Our checked bag did not make one of our connections, and arrived the next day. #1 Daughter and her fiance were informed that their first flight would be delayed by two hours, virtually guaranteeing that they would miss their connection. Fortunately, they heard this the night before, and were able to change the city of departure. They jumped in the car right then, and got a few hours of sleep at the house of our future in-laws before being driven to the airport early the next morning. First-world problems!
Spousal Unit and I landed a couple of days before the "kids", and we immediately re-enacted one of our traditions - lunch at Camana Bay. The name of the restaurant has changed, but the view is still just as spectacular as it was in 2017, the last time we came to the island!
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From the rooster at the grocery store, to the lizards sunning themselves on the sand, to the crabs staying just out of reach of the surf, the unchanging critter landscape was reassuringly familiar.
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Can anyone identify the bird in the video below?
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"Because there's nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it's sent away." SARAH KAY
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Watched the video and saw the stunning liquid gold lapping on the water. We shouldn't take this paradise or the planet for granted!
ReplyDelete...this beach bum agrees!
ReplyDeleteHello Angie,
ReplyDeleteHubby and I loved our trip to the Caymans years ago. He enjoyed snorkeling right outside our room. The view from your condo and the beach and sunset are beautiful. I believe the unknown bird running on the beach could be a Tropical Mockingbird, just a guess. Beautiful trip photos.Take care, enjoy your day and the new week ahead.
Such a beautiful place, we love Seven Mile Beach even though it's only 5-1/2 miles, seven mile sounds better.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the beach is cheaper than therapy. Enjoy! I was thinking only recently I would really like a beach holiday right now. Stay travels, enjoy your week and thank you again for the linkup.
ReplyDeleteSome things are certainly worth the wait. Beautiful place and photos.
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Your Cayman Island get away looked wonderful despite the few snags in the beginning! The white sand beach, the surf, the delicious food, the funny crab with eyes--it all looks fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an idyllic place in which to escape and soak up the sun, the sunsets and sunrises, the ocean..... How fabulous to enjoy all that beach to yourselves. How wonderful to share it all and the happy times with your family.
ReplyDeleteThe bird in the video looks to be like a Tropical Mockingbird.
ReplyDeleteThey skip across my wall and my lawn
Happy Monday
Much💛love
It's nice not to have crowds of people! I would love that too. Looks like an ideal place to vacation! Beautiful photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to relax in, Angie! It does indeed look paradisiacal on this cold Winter night here in Melbourne!
ReplyDeletePS: Thank you for hosting, Angie!
ReplyDeleteHaha, dearest Angie,
ReplyDeleteto be honest, I only knew the Caymans in connection with "dirty money business" ;-)) But we have already been to the Caribbean (Jamaica and Cuba, two WOW-Holidays) and hope that we will at least be able to manage one more trip to the Caribbean region. It's wonderful there.
Your report about the flight problems reads adventurous, but the rest is beautiful - and the photos are breathtaking! I don't know the cute little bird, but I think there are enough ornithologists here who can help you.
Today I have - due to my little breaks - three posts for you :-)
All the best
Traude
https://rostrose.blogspot.com/2022/06/mai-trip-mit-sigrun-und-alles-finster.html
I visited Grand Cayman many years ago. I wish I would have snorkeled! Regret.
ReplyDeleteHi, Angie! You said it. The ocean and beach are definitely therapeutic for me. If I had a reliable car, I’d make my way more often to the beach. The bird on your video looked and acted like a roadrunner. Wikipedia says that there are those kind of birds on the Cayman Islands. So, maybe. Hopefully no coyote was chasing it. :-)
ReplyDeleteAngie, I think the sea/ocean and beach are definitely therapeutic.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photographs, I especially like the sunrise and sunsets.
Have a lovely week ahead.
All the best Jan
Lovely being at the beach. I enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteHooray that the trip was rescheduled and completed and you got that beach therapy. It looks like you had an amazing time. Beautiful sunsets/sunrises, ocean etc.
ReplyDeleteSo very happy you finally made it back to paradise! Being with family is always special. Is the bird a Plover? We had them in Hawaii all the time. We definitely enjoyed our catch up time with #1 son to and from.
ReplyDeleteLove, Ducky
The crab looks so alien.
ReplyDeleteMy first thought was plover too but I don’t know why. Thanks for hosting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place! So happy you were able to go.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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Dear Angie - Being at the beach is surely therapeutic, except for the midday to me. My face skin is a little allergic to the strong sunshine. It’s a bliss to complete your day watching the lacy waves lapping to the shore while the sun is setting. I’ll join next week.
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It's nice to back in the loop. I always enjoyed your travel narratives. We don't get far from home these days and we should move about more. The tropics look most tempting.
ReplyDeleteHi Angie, it sounds like you had a wonderful trip. Not sure that a trip to a tropical island beach is cheaper than therapy but it sure would be more fun! I'm looking forward to travelling further than a few hundred miles :-) Take care and thanks for the linking party.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful place. It was worth the wait for this trip.
ReplyDeleteAngie, I didn't forgot to write some words ... but it's again difficult to comment.
ReplyDeleteThe beach you show us wonderful. I love this, being on the water. We have only some great lakes here. For example the Chiemsee or far away the Bodensee. The bird in the Video could be a Bachstelze ... sorry I know only the German name.
Hugs, Heidrun
What a wonderful and relaxing time you must have had. There is nothing like a beach vacation with sun and sand and water for ultimate luxury!
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful place. I’d love to visit. I love an empty beach. Regine
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Looks like a wonderful trip!
ReplyDeleteThe joys of travel are not as they used to be, at least until we arrive at our sunny destinations from the Northern Hemisphere. I can see why you visit Grand Cayman there Angie. And yes, you would have seen oystercatchers along a rocky river. Sometimes they nest among the rocks if the water levels are ok.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images Angie, I love the video the bird on the beach, brilliant.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great place to go. While I was reading your post and playing the videos my wife looked over my shoulder announced she wants to go there. I'm good with that.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place to visit. Lovely photos and video, Angie.
ReplyDeleteOh Boy I am sitting here on a cold and wet and windy day drooling over your beautiful beach and sunset photos, what a beautiful place to go to. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGood you were able to finally make the trip. The sunset photos are beautiful. I'm just back from a month in the states -- did need a pcr before going there -- but fortunately, all other travel was pretty standard with no delays or issues.
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