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Everyone needs a holiday..
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November 2009
Our July holiday was just a little late this year, we were so busy with our house move and getting our new teachers up and running that we completely forgot to take a break!
So it was wonderful to take a short break and head up to sunny QLD in a wonderful apartment with views of the river and the ocean. We were so tired we didnt even have the energy to do anything at first.
Wet & Wild - But we plucked up the energy to take a visit to our favorite theme park on the gold coast. We started in the "kiddie zone" with some pretty basic water slides n stuff. Pauls face was hysterical, that gorgeous big mouth grin was out all day but when we hit a particular part of a ride, he squealed just like a little girl, it was absolutely side splitting. (Photos coming)
We went over to the H20 Extreme section where all the crazy teens hang out, we did the first ride and after watching Paul turn pale, scream my name with terror and swear never to get back on again, I knew we had reached his limit. (No photos of that one :-)
Oh.... no photos of his shorts that went see-through and to my horror he'd left his underpants at home!
Season 5 Lost - I know its not cool but we got hooked on it on the cruiseships and well, we cant break the habit! As the big tropical thunderstorm settled in, we pulled out the sofa-bed and turned all the lights out watching episode after episode until our bodies hung limp with relaxation.
Falling, Bumping, Hurting, Bruising - If you know Paul, you will know he underestimates the size of his body on a regular basis. He's also not terribly co-ordinated in the mornings and frequently loses the ability to speak English or any other language. These last 7 days have had him bump into every wall in the apartment (multiple times) accidently sit on me or parts of me (several times), drop just about everything, knock me over, fall over himself and create random bruises on both his and my body. For one so co-ordinated, I just dont get it!
Illnesses make us grow stronger - I mentioned in the newsletter that they say that after every childhood illness the child grows in their ability to make their way through their own life. I believe when we take time out from our life, we create a space to grow and that's exactly what happens to me everytime I take a holiday. Some knew insight appears, a new goal, clarity in direction and my purpose in life.
Thanks to everyone that allowed us to take this wonderful break.
This blog is a personal account of the journey of Paul Zaidman and Cheryl Smith dating back to March 2005 when we first were recruited to sail onboard the QE2 as dancers, performers and teachers.
What started as a 4 month contract turned into almost two years as we progressed to the number 1 cruiseline, Crystal Cruises. This blog was updated regularly with photos and stories.
The latest updates are from the most recent cruises in January 2010
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Our First Blog
Nine sleeps till departure
Three sleeps till departure
Hello! From the QE2!
Meet Sharlene and Gino
Carting old folks round
It's official, we rock!
We love you asbestos we can
Eating crepes in the south of France
Naples the mafia city
Welcome to Copenhagen
Passenger feedback
Virus attack for Paul and Cheryl
Sicily and Norway
Virus continues
Sunshine after the storm
Paul and Cheryl Voted No.1 on the QE2
Fabulous Fjords
The Vitality of Cruisers
Greetings from Iceland
Our first day on the Crystal Harmony
Our first time in Alaska
British Columbia
Juneau Alaska
Sitka Alaska
Paul and Cheryl Strike Again!
Funny Paul
Mexican Riviera
Mazatlan
Mexican Hurricane
President Bush on the Crystal Harmony
Happy halloween
Devils Island, Brazil |
Rock & Roll is way good for the soul!
What a way to celebrate a birthday!
Living your dream
I danced with BRYAN WATSON!
Photos Mediterranean
Only in Siciliy!
Santorini Greece
Doing the Med properly this time
Internationa Shoppers Nightmare
Life, Death and Sunshine
Family
Cape Horn - roughest oceans in the world!
Cruising down the Amazon
Rio De Janiero, Brazil
Buenos Aires, Argentina
My Famous cousin, the photographerSix Days off!
HOTPANTS Brigade, Debut Performance
My first steps (student story)
Give Blood, its good for the community
The HUMMER is here!
Ever wondered what it's like to be a dance teacher?
DANCE101 produces outstanding results!
The power of dreams
Almost home
Crazy Melbourne Weather
Australian Dancesport Championships
Funny times in Melbourne
Happy Silly Season
Bon Voyage Again!
Our first time in the Caribbean
Greetings from St Lucia
Antigua, West Indies
Moped in St Martin, West Indies
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