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Travels with Sock Monkey - just for the fun of it

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Real Estate Agent with The Berkshire Group

Recently I had the most wonderful experience...traveling, exploring and seeing incredible real estate in Europe! How did this happen?.....well, this is a tale about Sock Monkey and her expeditions in Europe.

Mid-April, I received a phone call advising me that my mother was ill. My sister and family, including my mom, had a Mediterranian cruise planned for over 9 months. Upon the disturbing news, I decided to make the trip as well and would end up sharing a suite with my mom. To have a little fun, I invited Sock Monkey whom would eventually become under the charge of our new grandson, Colin. I figured her adventures on a cruise would be a great story to tell a one year old.

So,

sock monkey

She was as excited as I was about our upcoming trip, We had to share a suitcase and we managed to pack most of the things we thought we needed to take.

DIA

Sock Monkey saved my seat at Denver International Airport while I went to grab a cup of coffee.

Philadelphia airport

Our flight from Philadelphia to Barcelona was delayed due to weather. Sock Monkey wanted her picture taken with the airplane so that she could prove she actually made the trip!

Room

Barcelona at last!!! The room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel was on the 18th floor with the most incredible views. Sock Monkey was thrilled to be overlooking the city as well as the waterfront.

poolside

Sock Monkey was the first to head to the roof-top pool at the Ritz-Carleton....nothing like a few good rays to brighten a girl's spirit!

We toured the old roman walk in Gothic part of Barcelona. The architecture was incredible.

So much to see, so little time.

Back on board, Sock Monkey relaxeson the balcony of our suite as we sail to our next port.....to be continued..........

Richard Dolbeare
Inactive - Wailuku, HI
Living the Hawaii Lifestyle

So did Colin like his new friend?  Or is he still too young to appreciate it?

Jun 06, 2009 01:04 PM
Emelyn Morris-Sayre
The Berkshire Group - Lakewood, CO
CRS, REALTOR, Lakewood/Denver 303-517-5116

Hi Richard - Colin will be visiting Colorado in about 3-4 weeks at which time he will hear all about the Sock Monkey's adventures. In fact, today, Sock Monkey did an 8 hour road trip to historic Victor and Cripple Creek.....more photos to come.....

Jun 06, 2009 01:10 PM
Cindy Jones
Integrity Real Estate Group - Woodbridge, VA
Pentagon, Fort Belvoir & Quantico Real Estate News

What fun for sock monkey and for Colin.  Years from now when sock monkey is all worn out from all the love and attention he will be able to look back on his younger years through the great photos!

 

Jun 06, 2009 01:42 PM
Emelyn Morris-Sayre
The Berkshire Group - Lakewood, CO
CRS, REALTOR, Lakewood/Denver 303-517-5116

Cindy, Sock Monkey is bringing smiles to everyone who witnesses her photo shoots....in the airport, by the pool and especially the cruise ship staff!   What great stories she'll tell!  Here's hoping she will have many great years of trips and adventures.

Jun 06, 2009 01:54 PM
Elizabeth Bolton
RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA
Cambridge MA Realtor

Hi Emelyn ~ That is one very cute - and well traveled - sock monkey. What fun!

Liz

Jun 06, 2009 03:33 PM
Emelyn Morris-Sayre
The Berkshire Group - Lakewood, CO
CRS, REALTOR, Lakewood/Denver 303-517-5116

Hi Elizabeth - Sock Monkey is having a great time. Maybe, she will get the opportunity to visit Maine?

Jun 07, 2009 12:36 AM