Have you ever ridden bareback?
On the French side of the island of St. Maarten is where you can reach for a phenomenal experience~ only the best riders should undertake this but truly ~ sounds like the ultimate ride.
This is a moonlight ride from the stables over to the beach where riders remove the saddle, their clothes and ride into the warm clear ocean.
Some of the horses enjoy rolling in the waters so you can then swim along with them. Can you imagine? I so want to do this...(of course I would).
We were told to ride bareback is wonderful as you can feel the horses' muscles as they walk and feel a part of them ~ and going into the water under a full moon has to be totally over the top.
Was asked why riding on the beach is such a coveted experience.
That person said she just didn't get it. Was a good question ~
My answer ~ you are a part of two powerful forces...the animal and the ocean to me is an over the top experience.
What do you think? June
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Anguilla ~Another Beautiful Caribbean Island
Private Villa Shot~ 
the real Anguilla SHOAL BAY
As you can see in photos below, we enjoy a gang BUT a gang in a most tranquil setting~
HOWEVER~ this is~
My favorite photo of Anguilla!
Not much there but natural beauty~
Anguilla is about 360 miles east of Porto Rico and about 20 miles from St. Maartin/St. Martin ~ in the Caribbean Ocean and close to the equator therefore, nice year round and water temperatures totally perfect.
These are some of our photos as we traveled over from St. Maarten to Anguilla for a lovely, lovely time~
Paul Gates is helping in the development of one of the most secluded resorts we have ever seen.
I tell you it is BEAUTIFUL!!!
This photos is one of the houses on St. Maarten...now that is private too...with a fabulous view of the Caribbean, but no beach.
We has to stop to have Passports stamped as we entered the island~ all this little islands are independent little countries and some are claimed by European mother countries...but in all are basically alike.
We partied on the staffed boat ~
and just had a ball.
The sound system on the boat filled the air with music of 70 and 80's ~ totally delightful.
Swimming/snorkeling place place. 
They back the boat up to the beach~
Photo made late in the day~ The water is quite as there's a reef protecting the shoreline~
Tropical sunset~ the warm sun which at this time of year isn't intense. I am, fair and our January trips down never call for sunscreen... summertime is a different story.
Each Villa/bedroom has it's very own private swimming pool as pictured above.
You are looking at a happy, happy group! Ken and Ford both are ready to call this place home~
For sure....
The Resort Dress shop is colorful against the setting sun~ beautiful.
I LOVE ANGUILLA!!!
My favorite photo of Anguilla!
Not much there but natural beauty~
Anguilla is about 360 miles east of Porto Rico and about 20 miles from St. Maartin/St. Martin ~ in the Caribbean Ocean and close to the equator therefore, nice year round and water temperatures totally perfect.Sailing and Snorkeling is our favorite things to do besides shopping fabulous Phillisburg, the markets, exploring the Island which is divided into to countries, Dutch Netherlands and France. Great restaurants in either country and only a sign as you cross from one into the other.
These are some of our photos as we traveled over from St. Maarten to Anguilla for a lovely, lovely time~
Paul Gates is helping in the development of one of the most secluded resorts we have ever seen.
We were so happy to see him as a face from home.
The Resort is located
on one of the world's most beautiful beaches and inaccessible by automobile makes it perfect for all those who want a real escape.
I tell you it is BEAUTIFUL!!!
This photos is one of the houses on St. Maarten...now that is private too...with a fabulous view of the Caribbean, but no beach.
We has to stop to have Passports stamped as we entered the island~ all this little islands are independent little countries and some are claimed by European mother countries...but in all are basically alike.
One thing is for sure, they are very kind to travelers, as we are their main revenue.
We partied on the staffed boat ~
and just had a ball.
The sound system on the boat filled the air with music of 70 and 80's ~ totally delightful.
The Love Songs are perfect for the Caribbean as we enjoy all the views, rum punch and happy people.
Swimming/snorkeling place place. 
The island has an airport, however, the Resort doesn't have roads in ...totally secluded. Owners and visitors are met and taken to the Resort by boat.
They back the boat up to the beach~
we jumped out and waded to the beach~
The crew carried a guy who didn't want to get wet.
What a fun time~ we experience great food, great company, great sunset ~ a fabulous experience.
We became to in love with the Resort that we decided to purchase a new home. I wondered what God much have in store for us if this is on earth.
Photo made late in the day~ The water is quite as there's a reef protecting the shoreline~
The water there is peaceful, shallow and totally clear. I wondered just how far we could walk out.
I so want to return for a full week!
Tropical sunset~ the warm sun which at this time of year isn't intense. I am, fair and our January trips down never call for sunscreen... summertime is a different story.
Each Villa/bedroom has it's very own private swimming pool as pictured above.
You are looking at a happy, happy group! Ken and Ford both are ready to call this place home~
For sure....
we need another life to live.
The Resort Dress shop is colorful against the setting sun~ beautiful.We can't wait to return to Anguilla ~ A FABULOUS TIME WAS HAD BY ALL
Our return to Sint Maartin that night was under a big full moon, stars galore~ 80's love music filled our peaceful minds and drifted out across smooth black waters ~was surreal.
I LOVE ANGUILLA!!!
June
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Black Tie and Boots Inauguration Ball
Daughter Jen and husband Rob~ Rob is from New York City....therefore he needed Boots to wear....and then his Tux pants length needed to be adjusted as boots have an higher heel.
LOL~ He and Jen looked smashing, if I do say so myself.
With a closet full of dresses...nothing would do but a Patriotic Blue Ball dress for Jen.
The event was held at the fabulous Gaylord Hotel at the National Harbor, which sits majestically on the Potomac River~ 12,000 guests attended to enjoy the Black Tie and Boots Inauguration Ball.
We did an overnight to babysit for Jen and Rob~
I did these photos~ and sorry they are not too focused...boo hoo...
They were driving in a stretch limo with 28 other friends...other photos will be posted ...
from the Ball Room via Jennifer's camera.
About midnight, she sent me a telephone photo of Denzel Washington who was among many well known people there...
THEY came home saying it was the largest event they have ever attended~ the entire event was OVER THE TOP~ They were full of news saying how it was PERFECT~
the entertainment, food, and excitement was OVER THE TOP. They reported the press was out in force and people-watching was high on their list of what contributed to a fabulous evening.
Tonight~ another babysitting gig for another daughter going to yet another Ball.
He is a photo of their tickets~ As a Mother, happiness was seeing them so happy.
Dulles Airport Makes Way for Private Jets
Washington is ready for today!
The Public is ready for today!
Everyone, even the Republicans are happy today as everyone wishes BHO the best.
Washington is a party city and boy~ the PARTIES are ROCKIN' all week long.
As of last night, the last roadways into the City are totally closed. People who are not already there in the city are arriving via public transportation or walking across the bridges.
The weather right now is 21 degrees but feels like 9 degrees...but those there are packed in together to share body heat.
Interesting ~ DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT reserved one runway for the last 3 days to accommodate all the private jets flying in. The Inauguration
The rest areas have extra porta potties there to accommodate buses that stop and there are over 50,000 porta potties on the Mall, mostly around the Washington Monument.
The city is electrified. All businesses have come to a stop it seems.
The snow held off, however, the snowploughs are still parked in place, but right now THE SUN SHINES ON THIS EVENT.
We baby-sat overnight to allow one daughter and husband attend one of the Balls last night...
WHAT A THRILL ....they came in about 2 AM just bubbling from all the excitement.
Our beautiful City is wall to wall excitement.
The Public is ready for today!
Everyone, even the Republicans are happy today as everyone wishes BHO the best.
Washington is a party city and boy~ the PARTIES are ROCKIN' all week long.
As of last night, the last roadways into the City are totally closed. People who are not already there in the city are arriving via public transportation or walking across the bridges.
The weather right now is 21 degrees but feels like 9 degrees...but those there are packed in together to share body heat.
Interesting ~ DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT reserved one runway for the last 3 days to accommodate all the private jets flying in. The Inauguration
The rest areas have extra porta potties there to accommodate buses that stop and there are over 50,000 porta potties on the Mall, mostly around the Washington Monument.
The city is electrified. All businesses have come to a stop it seems.
The snow held off, however, the snowploughs are still parked in place, but right now THE SUN SHINES ON THIS EVENT.
We baby-sat overnight to allow one daughter and husband attend one of the Balls last night...
WHAT A THRILL ....they came in about 2 AM just bubbling from all the excitement.
Our beautiful City is wall to wall excitement.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Some Photos from Sint Maarten/ Saint Martin
Yours truly, enjoying the best part ot the day~ Sailing into the sunset...
This in the Catamaran we go out on at Sunset...I sit right on the front on the net... The crew delivers rum punch to everyone~
We motor out into the ocean and then turn the sails into the wind...
I love the silence as we glide through the deep blue waters.
The waters were so wonderful~ not rough and are always warm for swimming.....this photo taken as we are coming in from a fabulous time~
We motor out into the ocean and then turn the sails into the wind...
I love the silence as we glide through the deep blue waters.
The waters were so wonderful~ not rough and are always warm for swimming.....this photo taken as we are coming in from a fabulous time~
Rarely rains there but many clouds pass over the small island.
This shot is from a cliff overlooking the clear waters...snorkeling is big as is diving.
Blieve it or not, that water is DEEP.
Donnette and June taking a break at an old fort which in on a point overlooking the Caribbeans Ocean.
This time of year, the sun isn't intense~ I never used sun screen.
This little Dove sitting on some ruins didn't more...but she did keep an eye on me. We were exploring an old fort and and decided it would be a perfect spot for a picnic.
It is so much fun to explore the island...
See the Cruise Ships in the distance?
This shot is from one of the beaches...
Have you seen on the Travel Channels the cables they have on these island that you can strap yourself onto and glide down the mountains?
An awesome experience, do doubt~
This is a photo of the top of one of the highest mountains and at beginning ...
Strapped to a cable, you slide down travelingthough the air as if you are flying ~ when there is a trun, there is a station or platform where you connect to the next cable (rope) and go shooting on down the mountain.
We didn't do it...but NEXT TIME!!! I saw Oprah doing it and from her comment, you need to pad your bottem real well, as there is a sling you are strapped into for the ride. All your weight is on that sling. OUCH!
June
Winter in Virginia
Now after several days of temperatures hanging around zero at night and highs only 20 mid-day, naturally the big lake is frozen and all ponds as well.
I can see the fish swimming under the ice...just hope it is deep enough for them to survive.
The birds crowd the feeders and are so pretty all fluffed to stay warm. Looks like the Hawk is hungry as well and very adapted in catching his prey. He stands for long periods of time blending in with the split-rail fence posts near the feeders but the other bird hide until he is gone. He know3s where they hide in the evergreen tree and at times attempts to go in after a lunch. This morning, I put out extra food for all...except the squirrels.
Decided to take them the left over gravy which I heavily peppered with sunflower, thistle and regular bird seeds. Sort of like suet. Took it out and hung on branches that are too small to support weight of a squirrel.
We are staying close to home and enjoying a warm fire, hot meals, nature watching with hot tea in hand.... and putting the house back together after the ordeal of having wood floors resurfaced. They are beautiful.
KEEP WARM~
Time to share the Sint Maarten Photos~
I can see the fish swimming under the ice...just hope it is deep enough for them to survive.
The birds crowd the feeders and are so pretty all fluffed to stay warm. Looks like the Hawk is hungry as well and very adapted in catching his prey. He stands for long periods of time blending in with the split-rail fence posts near the feeders but the other bird hide until he is gone. He know3s where they hide in the evergreen tree and at times attempts to go in after a lunch. This morning, I put out extra food for all...except the squirrels.
Decided to take them the left over gravy which I heavily peppered with sunflower, thistle and regular bird seeds. Sort of like suet. Took it out and hung on branches that are too small to support weight of a squirrel.
We are staying close to home and enjoying a warm fire, hot meals, nature watching with hot tea in hand.... and putting the house back together after the ordeal of having wood floors resurfaced. They are beautiful.
KEEP WARM~
Time to share the Sint Maarten Photos~
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