Today we arrived in Isle Of Pines and OMG it is paradise! Absolutely beautiful, relatively untouched, uninhibited, a beautiful mix of hues, blues and turquoise waters, simply stunning and for me, definitely the highlight of this cruise!
Unless there's a major, major reason, I generally like to do my own thing in ports, explore the local area and walk around...
Today, was no different in that respect, I walked a little bit around and I saw a little foresty area, intrigued, I ducked in and came across a footpath, definitely off the beaten track. I could hear some noises, which I hoped could've been the sea but could also have been the rustle of the trees.
A few minutes later, lo and behold I came across a beautiful little beach! A little private area for me, untouched and totally, completely tranquil and stunning! WOW! What a blessing. I just sat down and observed the waves, the sun and the sand. It was paradise! No one around but me! Perfection!
It really highlighted to me that just do whatever suits you! I've never been into excursions or doing group thingys and today I was well rewarded and reinforced the greatness of just following your heart and doing your thang.
On another note...
The last tender to the ship was at 4.30pm and I thought I had another hour to spare (so many time changes on the cruise!!!). I thought it was approaching 3.30pm but I thought just in case I'll head back early... I came to the mini dock and saw they were packing things away. It was only when I got on the tender that I realised is was the last freaking tender to the ship!!! Dear lord, what a blessing the voices in my head, OCD, and all that kicked in. It was just a little impulse to hurry back and lucky I followed it. 'Things are always working out for me' we must repeat!!! Lol!!
A couple of sea days then we hit Sydney. Not sure what reception will be like but I will see you when I see you!!! It has been the most amazing trip ever! There's no going back, go all in and until the end!!! (Private joke...!!!)
Things really are working out for us all!!!
Happy paradise-ing!!!
Lots of love, Nick Xxx
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