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Sorry that Chuck not feeling well put a monkey wrench in your day and food was so poor at the tour. Do have to say the Dreads are a good look for Chuck but was concerned you were going to make him walk the plank
I'm so sorry that Chuck was not feeling well during the tour The heat and humidity probably contributed to his crankiness. That plate of food did not look like a fine high tea and the flies and bees would have really ruined it for me!
The views from the plantation looked beautiful but what a bummer about that high tea! I'm so sorry Chuck was a Debbie Downer, but at least you got to go explore Jamaica Dinner looked wonderful and you two looked GREAT all decked out!
Sorry that Chuck not feeling well put a monkey wrench in your day and food was so poor at the tour. Do have to say the Dreads are a good look for Chuck but was concerned you were going to make him walk the plank
Mike, you always seem to have a way with words and seem to implement some humor and/or sarcasm in each post of yours, which always brightens my day! So glad you are here!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
I had a similar experience to Chuck when we were in Jamaica, I just felt horrible. Not sure if it was the heat (though I live in Florida) or something else, but I seriously felt horrible and just wanted to get back to the ship, thankfully we were at Dunns River Falls so I just stood with my feet in the cold water while my husband had fun but we did end the day early because of how I felt. Guess we just need to go back again
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I had a similar experience to Chuck when we were in Jamaica, I just felt horrible. Not sure if it was the heat (though I live in Florida) or something else, but I seriously felt horrible and just wanted to get back to the ship, thankfully we were at Dunns River Falls so I just stood with my feet in the cold water while my husband had fun but we did end the day early because of how I felt. Guess we just need to go back again
Many times, when you are in a foreign land and you don't feel well, much can be attributed to adjustment to certain things and mainly the water! I've traveled to Europe on eight different occasions and I feel I can always attribute it to water. It's usually 2-3 days in when I feel a bit uneasy because of this. In general, not terrible but usually need a good night of sleep and relaxing after dinner to make it well! It's just an adjustment to the water as I've pretty much figured out to be the cause! After this I'm fine as your body needs to adjust to this as the water composition may be different to what it's used too!
Even though you may be drinking bottled water mostly you can still feel this way as many things such as fruits and veggies are washed in water. I wouldn't worry too much about it as in less than a day I'm good to go! Make sure to bring something like Immodium for a trip like this, which should help!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
Many times, when you are in a foreign land and you don't feel well, much can be attributed to adjustment to certain things and mainly the water! I've traveled to Europe on eight different occasions and I feel I can always attribute it to water. It's usually 2-3 days in when I feel a bit uneasy because of this. In general, not terrible but usually need a good night of sleep and relaxing after dinner to make it well! It's just an adjustment to the water as I've pretty much figured out to be the cause! After this I'm fine as your body needs to adjust to this as the water composition may be different to what it's used too!
Even though you may be drinking bottled water mostly you can still feel this way as many things such as fruits and veggies are washed in water. I wouldn't worry too much about it as in less than a day I'm good to go! Make sure to bring something like Immodium for a trip like this, which should help!
I get it. But Immodium won't help his HEART CONDITION. Before we left for this trip, I had covered in our PTR that Chuck had new onset atrial fibrillation with congestive heart failure. We had gotten this treated and he was doing much better before we left. ( we had trip insurance just in case he couldn't make the trip but he insisted he was fine). For the most part, he was doing well. I think this part of the trip was just starting to wear on him and he may have had a bit of dehydration going on.
Sorry for the delay folks. First, I had a bout with the flu (thanks to working in Pediatrics) but I'm better now. Once I made it back to work - I then had to work 5 days in a row (12 hour shifts) - ugh! I'm really really tired! But I had to do that so I could have the rest of my week off because tomorrow my Mother In Law is going in for open heart surgery (she's getting a new valve). My concern is that it's a big surgery and although she's a tough lady, she IS 81 years old. Pixies are appreciated.
Hopefully, if all goes well, I will get to a new update this weekend.
You do an update when the time as right as you've had and still have a lot to deal with! We'll be hear waiting! Best wishes to you, your hubby and MIL to overcome all ailments fully!
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October 6, 2017-Enjoying an amazing dinner at Victoria & Albert's with PP's Dot and Drew
My TR from my most recent trip is now underway. Includes: Universal Studios Florida, Disney World and Sea World Orlando Trifecta TR -Updated December 10th! TR is now COMPLETED!
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Dinner looked wonderful and you two looked GREAT all decked out!
So glad you are here! 
I've traveled to Europe on eight different occasions and I feel I can always attribute it to water. It's usually 2-3 days in when I feel a bit uneasy because of this. In general, not terrible but usually need a good night of sleep and relaxing after dinner to make it well! 
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