Christmas Work Swag

So this is why I love the company I'm working for, besides I really love my new job.

This year everyone under the parent company gets a gift. With 85,000 employees I really didn't think that it would be as spectacular as what I received. I was in meetings all morning at the other location so one of the PMs I work with picked mine up. Let's just say I was very surprised at the size let alone the weight when I picked it up. Here you go!

Day 10 - At Sea

Eeek, eeek, I'm a monkey.

Day 9 - At Sea

Cute little mouse hiding in my bed.

If you look VERY carefully in the VERY center of this picture, you'll see a flying fish.

The ONLY life found on the ocean.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

Today our towel buddy was a baby elephant.

Mom and my adventure today was the Butterfly Farm & Island Drive

• Panoramic views of two countries as your narrated tour takes you through the Dutch capital of Philipsburg to the French side.
• At the Butterfly Farm guides will lead you through the lush enclosed tropical garden for a unique experience to see up-close all stages of butterflies' life cycles with an opportunity to walk among hundreds of butterflies from all around the world.
• Re-board your coach and drive to Marigot, the French capital, for browsing.

Owl Butterfly

The Tree Nymph

Blue Morpho - on his back is the most brilliant blue (but hard to catch)

With his wings open, they are a pretty dark blue

The Indian Dead Leaf Butterfly

The Brown Clipper

butterfly eggs

The Orange Tip Butterfly coming out of its cocoon.

Monarch

Dad & Mom with their AWESOME Stateroom Steward - Rene

Castries, St. Lucia

So at every port the ship has a "theme" or character in which  you can get your picture taken when you leave the ship. Here are the characters today.

Today's tour was with Mom, Dad, Jacki & I. We all really enjoyed it. Especially eating fresh tropical fruit!!

Nature's Wonders

• Drive through the quaint countryside to the "Lushan Country Life" for a refreshing walk along a forest trail.
• Enjoy spectacular scenery as you taste a variety of fresh fruits.
• Visit an authentic Creole Kitchen and sample island delicacies made right there.
• Learn about the folklore qualities of local herb and sample local juice.

False Bird of Paradise

Termite mound - I didn't see the gecko on it originally.

Cat Whiskers

Green Hummingbird

Green Hummingbird