We headed to downtown Tampa earlier this week to tour a couple of visiting ships. They were massive indeed! Gram called and said she thought Gabriel would really enjoy touring the ships and learning about life at sea. The ships are actually sail boats (huge boats!) belonging to Columbia & Uruguay. Each ship has a unique history, but now both train Navy recruits during publicity appearances around the world. The recruits learn about life at sea, ship maintenance and sailing. One of the young crew members absolutely fell in love with Abigail! He tried to pin a button on her sirt - she was quite cooperative - but he was a little embarrassed I think! His limited english speaking skills weren't helping matters either. But it was so cute!
Before embarking on our adventure, Gabriel stated over and over that he wanted to join the Navy and work on an aircraft carrier. However, just while we were at dock - with very little wind or sea movement I might add - poor Gabriel got very sea sick. While touring the Gloria, he turned quite pale and began sweating, was dizzy, etc. I realize it was quite hot, but Gram nor I felt any movement at all! I thought he was going to throw up - or pass out! He is rethinking his career in the Navy...
We enjoyed ourselves immensely and Abigail loved climbing the narrow stairs to each level of the ship, although Gram didn't ~ and later required a visit to her massage therapist to work out the kinks in her hip. We ended our day in downtown with a visit to Champs restaurant for lunch and cool drinks. It was a really hot day & I ended up with a few new blisters for all the walking we did, but what a great day it was!
Gram, Gabriel & Abigail on the ARC Gloria from Columbia.
Abgiail wanted to steer the ship - but they had the helm tied down tight. Good for them!
By this point Gabriel is ready to get off the ship! But Abigail is just getting started!
and after a long, hot day touring ships, Abigail found her favorite place ~ right in Grandma's lap!
We headed to downtown Tampa earlier this week to tour a couple of visiting ships. They were massive indeed! Gram called and said she thought Gabriel would really enjoy touring the ships and learning about life at sea. The ships are actually sail boats (huge boats!) belonging to Columbia & Uruguay. Each ship has a unique history, but now both train Navy recruits during publicity appearances around the world. The recruits learn about life at sea, ship maintenance and sailing. One of the young crew members absolutely fell in love with Abigail! He tried to pin a button on her sirt - she was quite cooperative - but he was a little embarrassed I think! His limited english speaking skills weren't helping matters either. But it was so cute!
Before embarking on our adventure, Gabriel stated over and over that he wanted to join the Navy and work on an aircraft carrier. However, just while we were at dock - with very little wind or sea movement I might add - poor Gabriel got very sea sick. While touring the Gloria, he turned quite pale and began sweating, was dizzy, etc. I realize it was quite hot, but Gram nor I felt any movement at all! I thought he was going to throw up - or pass out! He is rethinking his career in the Navy...
We enjoyed ourselves immensely and Abigail loved climbing the narrow stairs to each level of the ship, although Gram didn't ~ and later required a visit to her massage therapist to work out the kinks in her hip. We ended our day in downtown with a visit to Champs restaurant for lunch and cool drinks. It was a really hot day & I ended up with a few new blisters for all the walking we did, but what a great day it was!
Abgiail wanted to steer the ship - but they had the helm tied down tight. Good for them!
By this point Gabriel is ready to get off the ship! But Abigail is just getting started! 
and after a long, hot day touring ships, Abigail found her favorite place ~ right in Grandma's lap!
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