STELLA : Cruise Connection

For those of you who know me and my preferences for travel, you’re probably asking “why would Stella sign-up for a cruise?” There are only two reasons I would sign-up for a cruise...Roger and Diana!

Diana & Stella - sisters by heart! 

From our first meeting at the City of Irvine, I felt a connection to this beautiful gal and Roger. Roger was instrumental in teaching me the in’s-and out’s of purchasing :-) and I’ll NEVER forget those lessons, Rog! After almost 25 years, and constant nagging from Diana :-) retirement called to me 2007. Paul retired from LA County Fire in 2003.

My hubby and I have attended several of Diana and Roger’s renewals and adventures and our cruising experiences have been only with Di and Rog...all fantastic! Paul and I were thrilled when our tender recovered from its Poseidon adventure and we made it safely back to the ship on our Mediterranean cruise. The reason we enjoy traveling with the Davis’ is their ability to make everyone feel special, whether you are an old friend or new acquaintance and the atmosphere, no matter where we are, is all about having fun.

Normally, you would find Paul and me on the East Face of Everest or hiking 200 miles

Paul & Stella from 17,000 ft 

across England. We love the outdoors and all its recreational activities...hiking, biking, kayaking, skiing, you name it, we probably do it. There’s a special feeling we get at 17,000ft, gazing across the magnificence of the Andes or Himalayas, soaking in the views of our incredible earth and living simply. We never get homesick, although after months on the road, a big bowl of rice and some tofu taste pretty darn good. 

Paul and I also enjoy being “trailer trash.” We own a 21ft travel trailer which has made many journeys back and forth across the USA and Canada. Believe it or not, our marriage survived after spending 9 weeks together in our little “Palace on Wheels.” 

Although I love adventure and pushing the envelope, it's not to say I don’t enjoy kicking back and relaxing. Give me a stack of trashy magazines, some good coffee, flannel

Sisters so different & yet the same! 

pajamas, My Sis, "Diana" and I’m a happy camper for hours on end. And then there’s food! Oh how I love to eat! Currently Paul and I are eating our way through the 61 Best Latin Restaurants in Orange County and 101 Cheap Eats in LA.

I’m looking forward to this cruise because I will have just completed a 500 mile bicycle ride across Oregon and Roger promised he would care for my tender, bruised and abused parts on all the sea days.

“Wherever you go, go with all your heart”

Confucius