ISLAND HOPPING 2016
This year's Island Hopping Trip was made even more fun and special due to Alice and Louise coming along for the voyage!! They are such cool, fun girls to hang out with...we had a blast sailing, snorkeling, and just chilling out together. I started to miss them as soon as they left!
Here is a little video I put together of our trip together...highlight for me...swimming with the sea turtle....but as the video shows, all of the moments were highlights!!
SINGAPORE
It all started here...pick up at the airport then on for a walk and a coffee!
The feeling of seeing the girls at the airport was beyond excitement!! They were exhausted and dreaming of a nice soft bed after the long journey...but we had bigger plans to help get them over their jet lag quickly. We headed straight to Starbucks on the east coast beach for a caffeine kick, then a gentle stroll around Sentosa Island, dinner in the marina and then a late night trip to the shops to pick up everything they would need for the sailing adventure ahead! We kept them up until around 11:00pm...and they were exhausted by the end. ;)
No time for jet lag girls! ;) Finally home, and ready for bed!
What better to beat jet lag, than a early jungle hike?
Monkeys up close and personal (dang it Jeremy!) :)
Burritos in Chinatown!
We need our daily dose of vitamin sea. :)
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly.
-van morrison
A little yachting fun with friends in Singapore
My paddle buddies.
# NOBIGDEAL # YACHTLIFE
Unicorns and Champagne....life is good.
Sometimes...reality is so much better than dreams.
Ann....serving up an amazing lunch on board.
Meeeowww! Night Safari fun.
We are all about the cheesy souvenir photos.
Fire spitters... ;)
Food...food...eating well. ;)
SIBU ISLAND
Music Suggestion while looking at Sibu photos:
Our first island stop was Sibu Island. The bohemian, chilled out resort of Rimba was our main hangout. Nothing quite like relaxing on a island filled with grass roofed huts and chill people to start a sailing holiday off right! This is one of my favorite resorts ever. I can get lost in time and space here. I can zone out to the point of complete and utter relaxation and rejuvenation. And with Alice and Louise with us...we chilled out to the max. Drinks in hand, books in our faces, lounged out on the pillows on the floor....and a sprinkle of yoga and snorkeling mixed in. Shout out to the amazing bartender extraordinaire Grant and the super sweet Jenny and cool Carly!
I'm Sibu dreaming right now.......
Snorkeling fun.
The most stunning sunsets.
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.
-jn
Chilled.
Island vibes.
Let's lounge.
Our "living room" for a few days...
Such chilled fun times....let's go back! ;)
Sister love.
I love him so.
Beds in a bar....ummm....perfection!
Chilled to the maximum.
A little yoga on the beach early in the am.
After yoga one needs to relax. ;)
Jungle paradise.
Namaslay: The slay in me recognizes the slay in you.
My bed for the night. ;)
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Life is better in the sea.
Lets get those snaps in!
Beaches, beanbag chairs and iced coffee...what more could I need?
He loves them just a little! ;)
She collects seashells on the seashore.
It's always sunny in paradise.
Let's get our snorkel on!
A sailboat should always look like this.
Sibu's Angels
Chilling in the evening....
Waking up far too early for yoga....but feels so good after.
ohmmmmm....
Spinning around the island.
How we roll.
Morning coffee on the beach...perfection.
My bae.
Oreo Milkshakes!!!! Whoop, whoop!!!
hmmm.....this game is so fun...until it sucks!! ;)
Where will the day take us....
RAWA ISLAND
Here are some steel drums to get you into the Rawa state of mind while viewing the photos:
Rawa is completely Caribbean vibes. The beaches are some of the most beautiful I have seen. Postcard perfect...it is the quintessential beach [wish you were here] postcard.
Rawa has a lot to offer, amazing snorkeling in crystal clear waters, the softest whitest sandy beaches, water slides, chilled out beach resorts, jungle hikes with awesome views on the peak, and more places to lounge than days in the week.
Rawa....I wish I was there.
Eeeek...sea urchins. Up close and personal.
Clown fish always get a thumbs up!
Fish....thousands of fish.
Hello there buddy!
Crabby?
Clown fish....adorableness.
I woke up like dis....
Cool down.
100% Paradise.
I'm moving in.
Beach Please!
2 of his favorite girls!
In my happy place....smiles wont stop!
I could live here.
Our amazing view for a couple days.
Signs of a good time.
How a happy boat trip looks!
Night life.
We are the party.
Yaaaasssss.
Lets take a jungle hike.
I'll carry you girls!!! ;)
....I'm a bit over excited about this hike. ;)
Everywhere you want to be.
Island Vibes.
# NOBIGDEAL # THISISHOWWEDO
Jenga fun.
Water slide is open!!!
Fishes! Love.
Spinning around...checking out the whole island...caves, bats, crabs...it all!
Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air.
Boat Hair Don't Care.
Stingrays? They get two thumbs up from me!
That mermaid life though.
TIOMAN ISLAND
Here is a little Bob Marley to chill you out while looking at the Tioman photos:
Rustic Tioman Island...Tioman is that cool older brother of the islands. It's not trying to be anything other than what it is; a chilled island, where one goes to get away from it all. It has lived, it knows whats out there, and it has decided to just be. No frills, no trying to please everyone...just come to visit, be on slow island time, relax, and then leave it as you found it. Tioman has amazing snorkeling, long stretches of beaches with coral reefs not far off them. Plenty of fish and a coral reef that has been getting healthier and healthier with every visit that we've made. Their efforts in conservation has really paid off. And on this trip we were very blessed...we swam with a sea turtle!!! Yes a sea turtle! It was a dreamy, magical moment...a precious memory that I will forever hold so close to my heart.
At the Juara Turtle Project, a very worthy and educational stop in Tioman. They are doing great work and for more info on their mission and efforts click HERE.
This is what a happy boat looks like...
The excitement after just swimming with a sea turtle!!!!
SAILING
Here is a little sailing tune...to help you feel the wind and sun on your face...
Here are a few photos from our voyages to and from all the islands....as you see, it was tough going. :) These are a few photos from our 9 days at sea.
She stood in the storm & when the wind did not blow her away, she adjusted her sails.
-elizabeth edwards
A Double Bed.
With a great captain at the helm the crew is free to just be.
Thanks Capt Fin for the amazing journey!
Thanks Capt Fin for the amazing journey!
I love sunsets at sea.
This is his happy place!
Snuggling in the shade...hiding from the sun together. ;)
First mate hard at work.
Arriving in Tioman
Stormy out on the deck? Snug in the cabin. :)
SINGAPORE
Here is a local Singapore band to check out while browsing these Singapore photos:
Singapore is a fun, modern beautiful city. A vibrant city full of lux living and well worth a tour around. There is never a shortage of things to do....and we gave it our best efforts but there is still lots more to do on the next visit! :)
Chilling on top of the Marina Bay Sands
Universal Studios
So much fun at Universal Studios!!!
Ahhhhh! :)
Whoop! Whoop!
Let's get our coaster on!
The luge....once is never enough! ;)
Squad Goals
Marina Bay Sands
Bikini Bar, Siloso Beach
Singapore Slings at Raffles Long Bar
Do.Epic.Sh*t. Life motto.
The glowing pineapple sees all...
Last day in Sing....a little Orchid browsing.
Miss you awesome girlies....come back anytime!!! ;)
Sending the girls off doughnuts in hand. :)
I would like to send a big thanks to John, Orla and the girls for sharing their summer holidays with us. We had so much fun, and these special memories that we share together now mean so much to us. You are two amazing girls, I'm so thankful to not only call you nieces but also friends. Looking forward to hanging out with you guys again soon! xoxo
