Monday, February 23, 2015

I sailed with a Princess.



On the high seas


and found in the Leonardo Da Vinci Dining Room




Leonardo.






And one of his sweet Putto.






We dined in the Botticelli Dining Room.





The ceiling.




A little bit like Las Vegas, you say?




More Marble on the Floors. 

 And more than 3,000 Passengers!

 No, we didn't sink.





Now you know where we sailed.




Do you?






Olé
Wishing you sunshine and happy colors every single day. 

 Gina 
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16 comments:

  1. Theresa CheekFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    How wonderful! What areas of Mexico did you visit? It looks like a wonderful time was had with that beautiful warm sun.

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    1. GinaFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:32 AM

      Dear Theresa, Wish I could have sent some of that beautiful sunshine your way. We sailed the Baja coast of Mexico.

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  2. RosemaryFebruary 23, 2015 at 3:21 PM

    Dear Gina - welcome back - lots of exciting images - the biggest clue for me is seeing Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera and that vibrant imported Spanish style of architecture.

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    1. GinaFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:35 AM

      Dear Rosemary, It's always great to be back and at home. The Frida and Rivera painting was painted on the back of a wooden bench in a shopping area in Cabo San Lucas.

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  3. FABBY'S LIVINGFebruary 23, 2015 at 4:41 PM

    Beautiful Gina and what great time is had in Mexico! I love the Boticelli Dining room is gorgeous and I love puttis anywhere. I have them in a pretty Capodimonte tray. Love Frida and that great door I think leads to their house, I mean Frida and Diego Rivera's.
    Hugs,
    FABBY

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    1. GinaFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:40 AM

      Hello Fabby, I was surprised how beautiful this ship was. Didn't expect that. The Frida, et al painting, so different from the fine art of the ship was quite a contrast. I loved the earthiness and simplicity of this painting on the simple wooden bench. It fit Mexico to a tee.

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  4. FrancesFebruary 23, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    Gina, you've made me smile with this post with its colorful mixture of color, painting, design, on board and on shore.

    I am guessing that you might have some additional photographs to share? Meanwhile, I cannot tell you how good it was to get this sense of warmth, as NYC continues its flirtation with the freezing point.

    xo

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    1. GinaFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:44 AM

      Dear Frances, The warmth and sun felt wonderful. Coming back to reality and below freezing weather was quite a shock. It had been unseasonably warm in our area before we left so I didn't expect it to be so cold. We should have stayed a little longer.

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  5. MaryFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    So very happy to know the trip was a success - and so colorful, you must have really enjoyed it all so much dear Gina.
    Did you come home to snow? Look forward to some pics when you're settled in again.
    We just survived a treacherous ice storm - I was housebound for a week but quite enjoyed it as fortunately we didn't lose power.
    Hugs - welcome home.
    Mary x

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    1. GinaFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:51 AM

      Dear Mary, Been thinking of you and have been wondering how you have managed with the really awful weather. So good to hear that you didn't lose power. It has turned very cold here and no snow is coming our way. It has been a very dry winter...hoping for moisture and a warming trend.

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  6. Dahling1February 23, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Dear Gina,
    Art it is whether in the middle of an Alfalfa Field or on a Princess Cruise to colorful Mexico. How nice to have you back with welcome images of sunny skies.Just what I need on a day of freezing temperatures and icy roads.
    Happy greetings, Sieglinde

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    1. GinaFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:01 AM

      Dear Sieglinde, I know what you mean. Wish it were a little warmer here, too.
      I was really surprised that sailing with 3,000 people was not a problem. It never felt crowded and the service and food was exceptional. My idea of sitting on the patio of our stateroom and enjoying the ocean breezes didn't work out...it made me seasick unless I concentrated on the distant horizon.

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  7. Mark D. RuffnerFebruary 24, 2015 at 7:53 AM

    Dear Gina,

    I'm looking forward to seeing what details of your Mexican vacation attracted your attention! I like the color scheme of the architecture of the 8th photo — I would have wanted to take that shot, too, with that great blue accent!

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    1. GinaFebruary 24, 2015 at 8:06 AM

      Dear Mark, It was an insignificant little building, hiding in a corner of the Gulch in Puerto Vallarta. I thought it was a good example of how something so simple could be made so attractive with just the use of color and a few, but strong architectural details.

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  8. Stan and Jody GabaraFebruary 26, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    Beautiful photos! What a wonderful trip you had on the Baja coast of Mexico!
    Jody

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    1. GinaFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:48 AM

      Hello Jody and Stan and welcome. How nice of you to stop by and thank you also for becoming my newest Follower.

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