Dueling Umbrellas at Cocoa Beach, Florida
During our recent visit to Cocoa Beach, Florida, as part of our 2017 Disney Cruise trip, we did not think we were going to be able to put out our beach umbrellas, due to the rain and the wind.
Welcome to the Burnsland Archives!
This is the archive of the original Burnsland content prior to March 2023, with photos and stories from our trips and life in general, Photography tips, and also some art, too.
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Laura and the Cruise Ships in Nassau
Nassau is a popular stop with cruise ship, based on the number of ships that stop there.
Enjoying the Family Beach at Disney's Castaway Cay
One of our favorite things about a Disney Cruise has always been stopping at Castaway Cay, the Disney Cruise Line’s private Bahamas island.
Sailing in the Evening on the Disney Dream
Cruises are exciting during the day because of all of the fun things that you can do during the day, whether you are exploring a port or just hanging around on the ship.
Alone in the Waves at Cocoa Beach, Florida
If you like to go to the beach and feel almost all alone, I highly recommend going when there is a threat of rain.
Fireworks On a Disney Cruise (and fireworks photography tips)
The itinerary of our most recent Disney cruise on the Disney Dream was a little different than our past cruises, with this one having two stops at Castaway Cay instead of a day at sea.
What To Do When It Rains During Your Cruise
During our recent Disney Cruise, we got some rain. Every day.
A Letter about Vacations
Dear Uncle Ernie,
Hello! How are you? And how is aunt Bertina?
The 50th Anniversary Cruise
You may have read recently that we just returned from a Disney Cruise on the Disney Dream.
Home from a Disney Cruise
We are back! If you did not notice that we were gone, I will try not to hold that against you.