Goodbye Disneyland/Hello Canada
By Amber
@AmbiePam (94566)
United States
November 22, 2024 10:29am CST
So to recap, I didn’t want to go to Jamaica, but I was fine with Disneyland. My sister floated a new idea that looks like it will stick, and now my dad said he and my stepmom will go too. My sister had been trying to get them to go on a family trip, and this one appealed to him. The cruise leaves from Boston, goes to Maine, then New Brunswick, then Prince Edward Island, and a stop in Nova Scotia. I’m very excited about it (this is for next fall). I’ve always wanted to go to Canada. Some people say how do you live in the United States, and have never been to Canada. Well, look at a map. Oklahoma, where I live, is far from Canada. Meanwhile, I’ve been to Mexico several times.
You know my sister is especially excited about Prince Edward Island after reading Anne of Green Gables. I went on a cruise in my early 20s, but it was two ports in Mexico, and I wasn’t doing very well. I didn’t get to enjoy anything on the ship, and I think I missed a lot.
This boat is a lot smaller so I’m not worried about getting crushed in a mass of people either. My sister and her family went on a cruise last month and they saw shows on the boat, took sushi rolling classes. I thought I was going to have to save every penny, but my dad said he wants me to be able to enjoy my time, so he’s covering the cost for me. I think he feels badly so much of my life has been ruled by sickness. Here’s a really great part: my roommate is Amyra (my 13 yr. Old niece).
We’re all really excited about it!
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@Tampa_girl7 (50774)
• United States
22 Nov
I’m excited for you and it sounds like you got a wonderful roommate.
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@GardenGerty (161216)
• United States
23 Nov
To me that is a lot more exciting than Disney anything. Do you have a passport? You need one, right, or at least a "real ID" driver's license. I bet your whole family really enjoys this trip.
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@AmbiePam (94566)
• United States
23 Nov
A LOT more exciting. I thought they just wanted to go someplace hot if it were a cruise, but when she mentioned this, I thought, I can do that! And yes, I’ll need a passport. If I have a passport they won’t require a Real ID. I had a passport, but unfortunately, during my mom’s dementia years she got ahold of some things we never found.
They’re talking about going early to get to see a little bit of Boston before we leave too. This is going to be so fun.
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@Dreamerby (6119)
• Calcutta, India
23 Nov
@AmbiePam so waht are you going to do about the passport?
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@snowy22315 (182873)
• United States
22 Nov
It should be a great trip. Just concentrate on being well enough to enjoy it The leaves should be marvelous When friend's mother was living we took a few gorgeous trips to NE in the fall.very memorable
The leaves should be marvelous When friend's mother was living we took a few gorgeous trips to NE in the fall.very memorable4 people like this
@Dreamerby (6119)
• Calcutta, India
23 Nov
Good memories are like The Daffodils! "For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils"
Good memories lift up our gloomy spirits!
@RasmaSandra (81194)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Nov
Sounds good and I hope you enjoy it, I really love Toronto, Ontario that is a fantastic city and outside of it is Canada's Wonderland a great amusement park, Just saying, I am sure you will enjoy Prince Edward Island,
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@RasmaSandra (81194)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22 Nov
@AmbiePam sent you a PM here
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@MarieCoyle (39245)
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22 Nov
That will be the trip of a lifetime, and you will make some wonderful memories. I can hear it now, the late-night giggles between you and your sweet niece. So much fun to look forward to!! 
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@MarieCoyle (39245)
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23 Nov
@AmbiePam
I love trips with my family. You will have a great time!
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@Dreamerby (6119)
• Calcutta, India
23 Nov
@MarieCoyle Yeah trips with families carve beautiful memories which later brighten up our spirits in pensive mood!
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@much2say (56522)
• Los Angeles, California
22 Nov
Ohhhh, that sounds like a fabulous family vacation plan 
! Ah, but was your original plan to come out here (Disneyland)? In all honestly, the new plans are much more appealing than going to a way overcrowded amusement park. I am so excited for you all!!!
! Ah, but was your original plan to come out here (Disneyland)? In all honestly, the new plans are much more appealing than going to a way overcrowded amusement park. I am so excited for you all!!!3 people like this
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@allknowing (138414)
• India
23 Nov
Good that your dream will soon be fulfilled. I went on a cruise of the Bahamas from Florida.
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@allknowing (138414)
• India
23 Nov
@AmbiePam Me too. The white sands of the CocoKay beach is something I never expected to see
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@Juliaacv (51610)
• Canada
22 Nov
I am excited for you. 
You'll be stopping in some amazing ports, and you have the sweetest roommate, next to you of course.
I know what you mean about not being to our country, only those near the border usually cross, it is the same here.
I have never been beyond our neighbouring state of Michigan.
One day we will travel down to your area.
You'll be stopping in some amazing ports, and you have the sweetest roommate, next to you of course.
I know what you mean about not being to our country, only those near the border usually cross, it is the same here.
I have never been beyond our neighbouring state of Michigan.
One day we will travel down to your area.3 people like this
@thislittlepennyearns (63105)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
24 Nov
I am so exited that you get to have this adventure with the whole family!
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@AmbiePam (94566)
• United States
24 Nov
@thislittlepennyearns Cozumel was just too hot for me, and I know Jamaica would have been to.
@thislittlepennyearns (63105)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
24 Nov
@AmbiePam I went on a Canadian cruise when I was growing up and LOVED it. I think I liked it more than the Cozumel/Jamaica/Grand Caymen cruise I went on
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@ptrikha_2 (47134)
• India
8 Dec
That sounds very exciting! I hope that once you are back, you share a lot of stories (and well, did I say posts !! )
Next fall means sometime between August and October next year?
Next fall means sometime between August and October next year?1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (83234)
• United States
25 Nov
I'm so excited for you and that sounds like a wonderful trip. Having Amyra as your roomie will be fun.
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@freelancermariagrace (28739)
• Philippines
23 Nov
Wow! It sounds like you’re going to have a great time. I’ve never been on a cruise, but it’s something I’m looking forward to experiencing when I become financially successful. Haha! Right now, I can’t afford such a trip because I’m the only one supporting my parents.
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@AmbiePam (94566)
• United States
24 Nov
@freelancermariagrace It’s going to happen, You revere your parents too much not to be rewarded for your loving actions.
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@freelancermariagrace (28739)
• Philippines
24 Nov
@AmbiePam I hope and pray it happens someday!!!
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@Dreamerby (6119)
• Calcutta, India
23 Nov
That's what happens. We are reluctant about certain things but end up making plans for those in no time!
Hope you enjoy!
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