Grand Cayman

[gilana]

Greetings from Grand Cayman! Nice to be back here -- miss_chance and I came some years back and really enjoyed it. The funny thing is, I don't remember the ground moving this much underneath me last time... must have finally found my sea legs.

Mare, the speed dating was terrifying. 100 Jewish singles in one room, women in benches along the wall, men crammed into chairs facing us. Yell your name, city and occupation above the noise to the guy across the table, get his in return, the whistle blows, and the guys move on. And many of the guys here are a little old for me, even without taking into account my penchant for younger men. I'm looking for a husband, not a grandfather. Still, most of the people are pretty nice, even if they're not our kind of freaks. I've hooked up (not like that, don't be silly) with a small group of other women who have mostly given up on the guys, and we've been protecting each other. Although the matchmaker finally cornered me this morning and made me promise to meet with her this evening. I expect to have to spend a lot of time trying to explain why a 55-year-old man from Manchester is not a good match for me.

There's a ridiculous amount of food. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, late night snack... the dinners are very good, but the other meals are buffet style and not all that great. Yesterday lunch included too-cold pre-made sushi. No raw fish, but there pineapple rolls and lox-and-avocado rolls.

Going on a snorkel trip this afternoon, I can't wait. As usual on a cruise, I've spent a lot of time looking at the ocean and not nearly enough time in it.

OK, that's about my time at this internet station. Hope you all are doing well and not too cold. Can't wait to see you all again!

Oh, and happy belated birthday Kerri! Sorry, don't have time to find my fancy birthday styles...

Comments

[lillibet.livejournal.com]

The demographics are interesting. Sorry that the man of your dreams hasn't identified himself, but glad you're finding fun times anyway. Have a great time snorkeling!

[vanguardcdk.livejournal.com]

"hooked up (not like that, don't be silly) with a small group of other women who have mostly given up on the guys, and we've been protecting each other."

That reminds me of the last Harry Potter movie..."Why do they always travel around in packs??" ;)

Have a great time playing in the ocean! We know you secretly miss all the ice we have here...

[trowa-barton.livejournal.com]

I believe that the Grand Cayman is where there is a research station in which sea turtles are studied. Visitors can watch the hatching of baby turtles from their eggs.

[ariwriter.livejournal.com]

Yep, that's where I snapped a picture of this turtle next to my name.

[ayelle.livejournal.com]

Gilly, oh Gilly,
Have I made a match for you!
He's handsome, he's young!
Alright, he's 62.
But he's a nice man, a good catch, true?
True.

I promise you'll be happy,
And even if you're not,
There's more to life than that--
Don't ask me what.

[farwing.livejournal.com]

*giggle* Of course...now I have that in my head...

[ariwriter.livejournal.com]

I hadn't read LJ entries in a while, so didn't realize you were cruising until I found your January post about it. Glad to hear your sowing oats and meeting new people. Don't worry about finding Internet stations; we'll all be here when you return, so have fun and relax and enjoy the scenery in all of its forms.

[doeeyedbunny.livejournal.com]

the speed dating was terrifying

Why am I not surprised?
I'm glad you're having a fun time and keeping your sense of humor w/in easy reach.

[billmarrs.livejournal.com]

It's warm here, it was in the 30s today!

[alfie1981.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the birthday wishes, darling! Have fun and enjoy the warm while you can.