A Mother’s Love…

Happy Mother’s Day OLTL Readers!!

A Mother’s love

A Mother’s love is something

that no one can explain,

It is made of deep devotion

and of sacrifice and pain,

It is endless and unselfish

and enduring come what may

For nothing can destroy it

or take that love away . . .

It is patient and forgiving

when all others are forsaking,

And it never fails or falters

even though the heart is breaking . . .

It believes beyond believing

when the world around condemns,

And it glows with all the beauty

of the rarest, brightest gems . . .

It is far beyond defining,

it defies all explanation,

And it still remains a secret

like the mysteries of creation . . .

A many splendored miracle

man cannot understand

And another wondrous evidence

of God’s tender guiding hand.

 

- Helen Steiner Rice

May you all have a wonderful day!!

-Onelifethislife

Last Stop… Grand Cayman Islands

Hello OLTL Readers!!

After all the fun and touring of Mexico and Honduras, I was exhausted. I needed a little R&R… while on vacation. Imagine that! The hiking, sightseeing (mostly done on foot), swimming and even zip lining (in Mexico) was so much fun. I probably lost a few pounds, especially after eating the delicious cheesecake dessert I ordered from room service. There was not a dull moment in sight! But I needed to slow down a bit and just enjoy the remainder of the trip with my family and new friends.

Last sunrise of the trip!

Hunting for food

Something about jewelry makes you smile…

Did I tell you I went to Hell and back?…. Really I did!!!

There is actually a village/town in Grand Cayman named Hell! It was named after the rock formations shown in the below photos. Now imagine getting a postcard from Hell mailed from their local post office!

Welcome to Hell… On Earth

Take a closer look at the limestone rock formation from which Hell was named.

As a part of the sightseeing tour, we also toured the Dolphin Discovery Park, where you able to swim with the dolphins and learn about their natural habitats. Dolphins and porpoises have been my favorite mammals since I can remember. I couldn’t miss this!

Dolphins!!

I also met this little character below. I’m not sure if this was a male or female but he kept straying from his family to watch the dolphins and the tourists… or maybe just hunting for food.

All good things must come to an end and now it is time to go back to the ship and sail home…

I hope you have enjoyed the photos from my first cruise. Thanks for stopping by!!

And now back to our regular scheduled programming….

-Onelifethislife

Visiting Honduras

Hello Everyone!!

While on our 7-day Carnival cruise, we stopped in Honduras for the day. I awoke at 6:30 am to get a photo of the sun rising. To my surprise it was extremely cloudy and clouds threatened an outpour of rain. I was a bit disappointed but the remainder of the day made up for that.  As we pulled into the port, we saw a partly sunken ship that must have been there for years. It was said that no one was allowed to snorkel in or around the ship without facing legal action as it was deemed a historical site.

After breakfast, the sun made an appearance but it still remained somewhat cloudy for most of the day. We visited an animal sanctuary and butterfly where I captured my favorite photos of the trip!

Enjoy!!

-Onelifethislife

Shell Ginger Flower after the rain

The only butterfly to stay still long enough to be photographed.

Hey, are you looking at me?

                                               Wanna share my snack?

What a view from up here!!

Knock Knock…

Visit my Flickr photostream for more photos taken in Honduras!!

Cruisin’ to Cozumel

Hello Everyone!!

Here are some additional photos taken in Cozumel.

The Souvenier Shoppe

I think I disturbed the carriage driver from his afternoon reading…

Farewell Mexico and onto Honduras!!

Enjoy!!

-Onelifethislife

Welcome to Miami (Part II)

Hello Everyone!!!

In my last post “Welcome to Miami”, I shared a few photos of Miami. What I didn’t tell you was that these photos were taken at the Miami Port. I was headed on a 7-day cruise!! Yes, I ‘ve been hiding that little gem for a while.

It was the most exhilarating and apprehensive feeling knowing that I was going on ginormous ship for 7 days to countries I have only seen on television, in magazines and other people’s photos… yes, I don’t get out much.:) Now before we get into the details of the trip, let me preface this post by stating that I get extremely seasick and always have since my first cruise at 9 years old with my parents. I vowed never to get on a ship ever again. Once again, at 22, I went on a smaller boat and decided to go to the highest deck and look over the side… I am sure you can finish that story . How did I arrive at the decision to take this adventure on?  I wanted to engage with other cultures and learn about  their history, discover new cuisines and capture as much on camera as possible.

So, here I am in the Port of Miami boarding the Carnival Glory and realizing this ship is where I will eat, sleep and party for the next 7 days while travelling to Mexico, Honduras and finally to the Grand Cayman Islands. Let the fun times begin!!

Now onto the photos!!!

Sayin’ goodbye to Miami….

Day 2 – Welcome to Cozumel, Mexico!

The Greeters!

-Onelifethislife

For more photos check out my Flickr photo stream!!

Unpublished Photos of 2012

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Unpublished Photos of Project365 2012

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Hello to all the OLTL readers! I know I have been gone for some time and not posting as often. During my blogging hiatus, I continued taking photos as often as possible. My work life kept me busier than normal … Continue reading →

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It’s All About the Journey

Hello everyone!

It’s been 32 days since the new year began. You may be wondering… what is Onelifethislife up to these days… or maybe not. Well, for those of you who are, here’s the skinny…

Headed Out of Town!!

It’s been a few days since my last post. I have been organizing my collection of photos I have taken in the last 2 months that have not been posted yet. Midway of this activity, I was asked to go to Boston…

This is my first trip to Boston as an adult. I have packed, jumped on the train and now I am on my way! I did take my camera, should I get a moment from all the meetings and work, I can take some photos of this historic town.

In the meantime, I will be visiting and reading blogs of bloggers that have left kind words and those who chose to join the journey.

See you all soon. Thank you all for visiting and following the journey!!

Much love ….

-Onelifethislife

Cityscape… Revamped!

Hello Everyone!

I finally made it to NYC! It was amazing. I have not traveled to the city in many years. The city was buzzing with noise and the same flare I remembered as a child and I was enamored by its beauty and charm… again. I remember eating the best hot dogs and pizza in New York. I think that is when I fell in love with sauerkraut and mustard and brick oven pizza. This trip was a bit different. I am now a Pescatarian but I still love brick oven pizza, mustard and sauerkraut… just not together.

This is probably the only photo I have posted to date that I have transformed the photo from its original state. I was just playing around with the photo editor and I ended up with an artsy feel. I really thought it turned out pretty cool and different from what I usually do. I hope you all really enjoy it!

-Onelifethislife