Arizona State Fair

Mark and I enjoyed visiting the San Diego County Fair or orginally called the Del Mar Fair each summer while we lived in San Diego. So, last weekend Mark and I visited the AZ State Fair for the first time since moving to Phoenix. It was very similar to the Del Mar Fair. It had tons of food, tons of rides, exhibits, farm animals, etc. In fact, I think it had more rides and food than I ever remember in San Diego. We walked around most of the fair seeing all the sites including my favorite the animals, and we even watched a demolition derby type car race. I think they called it a figure eight. I didn't think I would like it at first, but it was really quite fun to watch. I leave you with some pictures of the night:

Mark and I actually split this huge sausage sandwich.

Mark trying deep fried bacon for the first time.

Cruise 2009

Mark and I took a cruise to the caribbean this year for our vacation. We were able to visit different ports that we haven't been to in the past. Our cruise ship left from San Juan, Puerto Rico. Since our ship didn't leave until 8p.m. on Sunday, September 27th, we were able to spend a full day touring around San Juan. We visited 5 beautiful ports and only spent one day at sea. See a few pictures below, and all pictures at the Mionskowski Family Photo Site:

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We first toured around on foot through Old San Juan, Puerto Rico:

Formal night on the cruise ship:

We played on the beach in Barbados:

We took a bus and catamaran tour of St. Lucia, enjoying the views of the magnificent Pitons:

We rode Segways on the beach in St. Johns, Antigua:

Took a jeep and speed boat tour of St. Maarten:

Scuba dived in St. Croix: