I started this blog a few years ago to blog about anything that I was thinking about at that particular moment.  At that time I was not thinking about anything in particular, meaningful or important, because at that time my life was perfect although I did not know it then.  It has been a few years since I last posted anything on this blog, but I have decided that it is time for me to do something that could make a difference and I have decided that I will start blogging about the amount of children and adults in this world who are suffering and dying from cancer in-spite of the modern day high tech treatment that the medical establishment claims that is saving lives.

I am not a doctor, or a medical professional, but I have always used common sense,  I am disgusted and saddened that eight out of ten people diagnosed with cancer eventually dies from either the side effects of the treatments, or the return of the cancer.  No other disease in the history of the world has cause so much fear and pain like the words "you have cancer" has caused..  I have always had a fear for cancer but never in this lifetime have I ever thought that this horrid disease would hit home.  It was always assumed that this will only happen to someone else or another family.  In other words I
thought that my family and I were untouchable.

Fast forward to late 2013.  My sister 48 years old was experiencing pain in her side.  Nothing to worry about just an infection.  Frequent visits to the local 24 hour urgent care, antibiotics and all would be well.  This continued for almost a year until one of the doctors thought that something else was going on and decided to give her a referral to see a urologist.  Again fast forward to October 2014, and after about three months of different test and assumptions she heard those dreaded three words "You have cancer"..  Now if you have never had anyone in your live who were told those dreaded three words you would never know the feeling fear, and drama that follows after a cancer diagnosis. It is weeks and weeks of endless tests and doctors visits then scheduled surgery and hospitalization  Nothing but stress and disruption of normal life.

Eighteen months into treatment after chemo, and surgery she is dead!  more on her decline in later post, Isn't it time that we all who have been touched by this disease or have seen loved ones suffer through the before and after cancer treatments ask why?  shouldn't we start wondering if it is normal for a person who is diagnosed with this illness should be put through all the stress and horror of treatment and end up with poor results?  shouldn't we start asking more questions, and look at the end results of other people and decide if cancer treatments truly benefits anyone but the pharmaceutical companies and the oncologist who prescribes treatments.  Lets take a look at all the innocent kids who are stricken with this nasty illness .  let us look at the before treatment pictures and then look at after and during treatment pictures.   Can anyone really say that the treatments that are being administered looks like healing?  Why is it that cancer patients looks and get sicker after they are being treated as opposed to before diagnosis?  These are questions that we all must answer.

Carol

New York City The City That never Sleeps

A city with eight million people, and a transportation system that rivals any other in the world.  New York City is the most exciting in the world, and with a million and one things to do in this beautiful city its not surprising at all

New York Times Square

 

From Broadway shows, and top New York City attractions to great dinning and exciting nightlife, you are sure to enjoy New York.  If you are 'planning to visit the city with kids some of the best shows on Broadway to see are Disney's A Lion King, Mary Poppins(although this show ends in March) and Annie. Kids night on Broadway offers adults a free ticket for kids six to eighteen with each full paying adult.  For adults the musical Chicago, Jersey Boys, Mama Mia, Once, and Phantom of the Opera, Broadway's longest running show are great choices.

NY's Empire State Building

Although its impossible to visit all of the city's attractions a good place to start are The Empire State Building, The Statue of Liberty, and the 9/11 Memorial attraction.
Going on a tour in New York City can be the perfect way to get your bearings or it can be a special chance to explore a neighborhood in greater depth than you might on your own. Whether you want to take a boat or a bus or explore on foot, these New York City tours are a great way to learn more about New York 

 
                       Fresh fruit and flowers in China Town NY
                    
Whether you're on a budget or want to splurge, New York City is one of the best places to eat in the world. Whether you want to enjoy the best pizza or the best truffles, New York City restaurants won't disappoint.  The Strip house is one of the City's best Steak house.  A visit to New York is not complete with a visit to Lombardi's pizza in Lower Manhattan


An ordinary day in New York City

          Little Italy NY
          
              A New York City tour bus
            
      New York's Central Park
     

Phuket Thailand beautiful beaches beautiful people

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Stunning tropical sunsets, warm blue sea and spectacular scenery is just what awaits you when you visit the island of Phuket in Thailand.  Devastated by the horrific Tsunami of 2004 its hard to imagine that such a tragedy ever happened here.

       

This beautiful island provides an unbeatable combination of silky white palm trees lined beaches, exceptional hospitality and great value accommodations.

                      

What ever your interest, whether it diving, golfing, or exciting eco-adventure in tropical forest Phuket is the place to extend your horizons. Take an exhilarating speedboat trip to the surrounding islands, or enjoy a serene cruise around mystical Phang Nga Bay. Or why not simply enjoy Phuket's vibrant nightlife in Patong Beach? Total enjoyment!  

     

Perhaps the most ambitious of Phuket’s many Beach Clubs, O2 is a multilevel, modern-looking sprawling beachside party location with the potential to be one of the best in Asia.

    

Phuket at dusk

Best holiday villa in phuket, Sri Panwa Phuket

 

St. Barts Island where the stars vacation

Most of the year, puffy white clouds parade through a clear blue sky, and warm balmy breezes gently ruffle hair and sway palm branches. It's a T-shirt, shorts and sandals kind of weather, interrupted now and then by a brief tropical shower.  Welcome to the Island of St.Barts

                                       

Marc Jacob on the beach in St Barts

Jay Z and Beyonce picnic on the beach in St Barts

Diddy getting ready to Jet Ski

Beyonce at Nikki Beach on the island

Beautiful clear waters, white sand beaches, and a picturesque mountainous landscape is perfect for scuba diving, snorkeling, photography, surfing, sailing, hiking, or just relaxing in the shade under a tropical palm.

A relatively unspoiled tropical island with an abundance of beautiful beaches, breathtaking vistas, a quaint capital city (Gustavia) wrapped around a picturesque harbor. St Barts Island is renown for hosting many of the Caribbean's best restaurants and cafes. A St Barts vacation does not include towering casino hotels or mega resorts. Its allure comes from the islands intimacy, ideal climate, and Caribbean charm.

Just 8 square miles this beautiful little island will take your breath away. The tiny island has over 20 white sand beaches around the different parts of the island.  The beaches are uncrowded, and it is fun to spend an afternoon going beach hopping.



Snap shot of Downtown St Barts
                             

                                                                                  

          
What ever the experience you want you can find it in St.Barts.  You don't have to be a star to vacation on this beautiful island

Fall in Love  in St. Kitts

Welcome to St. Kitts. Intoxicating natural beauty, sunny skies, warm waters and white sandy beaches.


Just pull off of the side of the road, and have a tropical drink, some fried plantains, grilled lobster island style, fried fish or you can have burger and fries at this little road side bar known as Ziggy's bar and grill

Just 68 square miles the island is known for its sunny skies, intoxicating natural beauty, and with its white sandy beaches it is one of the most seductive islands in the Caribbean.

The marina at Port Zante welcomes you and and puts you right in the middle of the capital of Basseterre, just a few minutes walk from the historic center of town, the Circus clock, and the Ballahoo Restaurant, home of the St. Kitts Yacht Club.
  

Carnival celebration on the island


                       
                                                                                       

 surrounded by untouched dive sites, marked by massive beds of coral, and teaming with fish of every stripe and color this is a gem just waiting to be discovered.  

This is truly an island of sweet memories. With little traffic and not a single traffic light. With roaming black belly sheep that shed their own wool. With an overabundance of clear, clean spring water that is drawn up from deep within the earth. And unforgettable sunsets, and rainbows that appear out of nowhere.
                                         

take in a wide variety of water activities and have some fun in the island sun on island time. 

A spectacular 9-mile drive or taxi ride from the airport to the Southeast Peninsula will bring you to Reggae Beach where you can swim, sunbathe and rent snorkeling gear or take a kayak out to open water. A breathtaking panoramic view of Nevis can be digested from anywhere along the golden sand.   

This is truly an island of sweet memories. With little traffic and not a single traffic light. With roaming black belly sheep that shed their own wool. With an overabundance of clear, clean spring water that is drawn up from deep within the earth. And unforgettable sunsets, and rainbows that appear out of nowhere.

           Downtown St.Kitts

         

Roatan Island living

On the lsland of Roatan life is simple.  local goods are inexpensive and you can mostly find all you need at the local grocery.

 My first impression of this gem was WOW!! now this is beautiful.


The island paradise is just two hours away form Miami Florida, and five hours away from San Diego California. Yet this little island paradise has been overlooked for many years by tourists, and even investors.  This is the place if you seek relaxation, tropical island life and great diving.  The island even offers  lucrative opportunities for investors.
        
Roatan offers the best of two worlds.. with modern infrastructure and facilities, an international airport, public and private hospitals, and a large amount of marinas, the island still maintain its untouched charm.  With miles and miles of remote sandy beaches, and small fishing villages just feet away from one of the best coral reef in the world, this island might sound like just another Caribbean island, but this is the place for people who want to get away from it all.

                        
if you love the outdoors, and the water there is no better place in the western Caribbean to visit than this little paradise island.  The diving, kayaking, snorkeling, sailing and boating options are endless.  If fishing is your goal then you are in luck, because this island has endless opportunities for all kinds of fishing..
    
The fun does not stop outside of the water.  Hiking, biking horse back riding,or just exploring for that hidden cove or a fresh lobster for lunch are popular activities.
  

 Roatan island, Caribbean fishing village


Restaurant abounds in Roatan.  What ever your taste be it local, or international cuisine you're sure to have your taste buds alight in this island.  The fresh seafood  on the island is second to none.  The lobster, crab, shrimp, conch, and an a variety of tropical fish are served almost anywhere on the island.



On Friday and Saturday nights the bars on West End host live music, and Caribbean disco is where everyone can be found.

   
The people of Roatan are kind, and the life style is simple


West End, Roatan Honduras