Mary and Sparky Newsome introduced Auntie V to The News-Reporter during their swim with the dolphins at Blue Lagoon near Nassau in the Bahamas. During their cruise aboard the Disney Wonder, the Newsomes also enjoyed stops at Key West and Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay. It was the couple’s first week-long vacation without kids in 28 years. This News-Reporter is 679 miles from home.