Heading to Cayman for Sweetie’s business trip! I made sure to try on my wet suit before the trip. We slept through most of the flight and arrived at the hotel in the afternoon, where we had a smooth check-in.
Jun 3
In the morning, our room looked much brighter than we remembered from the night before—we really liked it.
We checked out the pool area and bar.
Later, we went to the hotel restaurant. It was raining and hot, but the food was excellent. The roasted cauliflower had a Middle Eastern flavor with yogurt and cumin spices. I also had the local branzino, topped with ultra-thin potato scallops that resembled scales. Then, we shared a dessert—a banoffee. It featured two whole bananas and two generous dollops of a delightful mix, almost like crème brûlée and caramel ice cream. In the end, we ate way too much and forgot to take a picture of the dessert.
There were plenty of chickens wandering around, and one of them jumped onto an umbrella before leaping into the tree above.
Jun 4
This morning, I went for a run, although I had to run a few blocks on the road before reaching the beach.
I also did my usual stock trading and some Zenith grinding because I need to get to level 100 and obtain my unique boots and bow before they reset for season 3.
It’s so lovely out here under the fans with the breeze where I went out for lunch. The chicken was perfect, and both salads were really good. Then I went back and hung out at the pool for a while!
We went out for dinner with Lothar’s friends, Juan and Sarah. After stopping by their house and seeing this lovely sunset, we headed to The Falls Steakhouse. The company was wonderful, and their son joined us as well. He had just finished his medical degree, so we had plenty of biology-related conversations.
The food was really good, though the steak could have been a bit less done for a ribeye. And I couldn’t resist—I caved in for the sticky toffee pudding dessert.
Jun 5
I went next door to the Marriott for lunch—what a wonderful view! My table felt like a front-row seat, lol.
The crab and shrimp salad was amazing. And since I had such a huge dessert last night, I just asked for mango slices—the mangoes here are fresh and local.
Jun 6
I embarked on an unforgettable diving adventure with Off The Wall Divers, exploring the renowned North Wall. Our first dive was a thrilling wall dive, and I was mesmerized by the sheer drop-off. While the reef life wasn’t as vibrant as I remembered, I figured it was due to the spring season. The warm water surrounded me, and I was relieved that my contact lenses didn’t cause any issues during either dive.
The only hiccup was a brief bout of motion sickness toward the end of the 45-minute surface interval on the boat. Still, the experience was exhilarating, and I fully immersed myself in the beauty of the underwater world.
Once I finally got refreshed and rinsed off, I headed to Kamana Bay for lunch. I stopped by Edgy Veggie and enjoyed some delicious cauliflower “chicken” wings and a falafel salad.
And a nice dinner later together, just the two of us along the water!
Jun 7
Friday was full of delightful surprises. We met up with Lothar’s friend Jack for coffee, and he recommended a hidden gem for lunch—Agua, a waterfront restaurant in Camana Bay. The set menu was perfect for me, offering high-quality, flavorful dishes at a reasonable price. The setting was breathtaking, with turquoise water gently lapping at our feet.
But our relaxing day took an unexpected turn when our flight was repeatedly delayed. Before we knew it, we were rebooked on a completely different flight to Miami, with an overnight layover. Our connecting flight to Bermuda was no longer an option.
Jun 8
Making the most of the detour, we spent the day at Dolphin Mall in Miami. We strolled, shopped, and soaked up the sunshine until it was time to head back to the airport for our rebooked flight. Despite the travel hiccups, we embraced the unexpected twists and found joy in the journey.
