On December 14th, 2025, we celebrated our third anniversary of fostering puppies! This post shares updates on the puppies from our second year. Mamas and puppies who are now all grown up into happy and loved dogs.
From lazy‑river relaxation and beachfront fire shows to incredible whale watching and a magical night at Rhythms of the Night, our week at Vidanta World was packed with amazing food, beautiful scenery, and unforgettable experiences. We explored Puerto Vallarta, enjoyed delicious meals, made new friends, and soaked up every bit of sunshine and adventure. It was the perfect getaway.
A day in Cairo took us from a luxurious lunch at the historic Abdeen Presidential Palace to exploring local artisan shops with a guide in downtown Cairo, ending with a visit to a beautiful neighborhood mosque.
Day Nine – ESNA & LUXOR Esna Lock A late start today as we made our way back through the Esna Lock. The lock was so interesting to pass through, watching the water levels rise and fall and seeing the crew guide the ship. Karnak Temple Complex After lunch, we […]
Abu Simbel, Old Cataract Hotel High Tea, Nubian Dancers Entertainment, Temple of Philae, Nubian Village, Felucca Ride, Kom Ombo Temple, Galabeya Party
Valley of the Kings, Valley of Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus,
Our journey to Cairo involved two layovers and took us through seven time zones, but we finally arrived in Egypt. During our stay, we explored the new Grand Egyptian Museum, visited the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, walked through the ancient city of Memphis, and enjoyed lunch at the historic Mena House. We also spent time at the Great Sphinx, the Giza Plateau, and in Coptic Cairo. After our time in Cairo, we flew to Luxor to board the AmaDahlia and begin our cruise down the Nile.
When we hit 101 foster puppies earlier this year, Betsy decided she wanted to dress up as Cruella de Vil, collecting foster puppies instead of Dalmatians. We weren’t planning on having foster puppies during the party, but when 2 Dalmatian puppies became available for fostering right before the party, we […]
Gallina en Salsa de Cacahuete (Chicken Peanut Stew), Succotash and Baked Plantain.
🌴 Day 1 – Honolulu, O‘ahu Our journey began in Honolulu, Hawai‘i’s vibrant capital, where the ship docked near the iconic Aloha Tower. The city buzzed with history and energy, yet the ocean breeze carried a calm that instantly set the tone. From Pearl Harbor’s solemn memorials to the towering […]
