Cruise Update
San Juan:
We WERE going to head to Old San Juan to shop and wander around. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans and it poured most of the day. We opted for staying on board the ship and vegging out all day.
St. Thomas:
It has been overcast for most of our trip. St. Thomas was no exception. We spent an hour or show, in the main shopping area. Just had to make to to the liquor store for the good but cheap booze! We also stopped at a few jewelry stores. I broke down and finally bought an inexpensive emerald ring. I've always wanted my birthstone ring but could never bring myself to spend that much money on a ring. This was a "cheapy" but real emerald.
After shopping we boarded the Kon Tiki Party Boat. The 151 Rum went down nice and smooth and I was still able to walk off the boat. I just had to join the conga line while on board and I do believe Marsha managed to get a few pictures.
Tortola/Virgin Gorda:
Again, today was overcast and we did have a downpour. We took a ship's tour to The Baths at Virgin Gorda. The Baths are HUGE (apt. buidling size) boulders that form tidal pools. There are also caves to explore and a nice sandy beach for swimming. I believe I managed to get some nice pictures but they would be better if the sun was shining.
We now have 2 full days at sea, before we dock in NYC. Our balcony will be facing west for the sail home and we're hoping to get some great sunset at sea pictures.
TTFN
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Smooth Sailing Ahead!
We made it to the NYC pier without any problems. Limo service is the ONLY way to arrive at a cruise port. Our driver dropped us in front of the door about 11:00. We were able to go through the early check-in for our cruise while they prepared the ship for our boarding. By 1:00 we had already been to our cabin and in the process of eating lunch on the Lido deck, with our drinks in hand.
The ship was late leaving the port. Refueling took longer than anticipated. The one thing we wanted to see, was the Statue of Liberty as we sailed past. Unfortuntately, we were in the dining room having dinner when we set sail.
Yesterday was veg out and napping day. We took such long naps that we napped right through the Captain's Cocktail Party and the first formal dinner night. Oh well, there is another formal night on this cruise. After I woke, I headed the lounge for the show -- it was ok. Then off to Club Merlin Casino and bar. The entertainer in the bar is Tony Ray and he plays a variety of music. It ends up being a bar sing-along and we all had a fabulous time. Unfortunately, Marsha missed the fun time because she left the cabin before I woke up and couldn't find me after. Tonight, we'll probably both hang at the same place.
That's all for now, I'll write more later in the week.
We made it to the NYC pier without any problems. Limo service is the ONLY way to arrive at a cruise port. Our driver dropped us in front of the door about 11:00. We were able to go through the early check-in for our cruise while they prepared the ship for our boarding. By 1:00 we had already been to our cabin and in the process of eating lunch on the Lido deck, with our drinks in hand.
The ship was late leaving the port. Refueling took longer than anticipated. The one thing we wanted to see, was the Statue of Liberty as we sailed past. Unfortuntately, we were in the dining room having dinner when we set sail.
Yesterday was veg out and napping day. We took such long naps that we napped right through the Captain's Cocktail Party and the first formal dinner night. Oh well, there is another formal night on this cruise. After I woke, I headed the lounge for the show -- it was ok. Then off to Club Merlin Casino and bar. The entertainer in the bar is Tony Ray and he plays a variety of music. It ends up being a bar sing-along and we all had a fabulous time. Unfortunately, Marsha missed the fun time because she left the cabin before I woke up and couldn't find me after. Tonight, we'll probably both hang at the same place.
That's all for now, I'll write more later in the week.
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Long Time No Post
Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted here. Then again, my life has been rather quiet with not much to post about.
One thing that does have me psyched is my cruise! Yes, after months of waiting cruise time is finally here. Next friday, Marsha and I leave on the Carnival Legend for 8 days in the Carribean. At 8:30 AM, a Linclon Town Car will arrive to bring us to the cruise terminal in NYC. What a way to travel!
We've already booked a couple of shore excursions. While in San Juan, we're going to walk around Old San Juan and shop. One place that was suggested is The Butterfly People. It's an art gallery and all the art is created from butterfly wings. We've been told the butterflies died naturally and were not killed to create the artwork. Sounds like an interesting place to look around. I'm not sure about buying anything there but it sounds pretty.
We will be in St. Thomas for my birthday and plan to party while we are there! We've been to St. Thomas several times and the only shopping we will do is at International Liquors. Their prices are great and we can each bring 6 1-liter bottles into the US without paying customs extra money. The shore excursion we booked is the Kon Tiki Party Raft what better way to celebrate my birthday that with free booze on a party boat :) Don't fret, Marsha has already stated she plans on taking lots of incriminating pictures so I can remember what I do that day.
Our next port, Tortola, is one that we haven't been to before. If we aren't too hung over and manage to awaken early enough, we have an excursion booked to a neighboring island, Virgin Gorda. We've heard The Baths at Virgin Gorda are a "must see". This excursion is in the morning. For the afternoon, we plan on walking around and shopping in Tortola.
Of course we can't forget about the fun things to do while on the ship. We'll have 4 days at sea and our own balcony for relaxing times. We've already decided to "sneak" our own alcohol onto the ship. This will be for drinking while in on our balcony. It's easier than calling for room service. Maybe I'll volunteer to be a judge in the "Mens Hairy Chest" contest -- again. The last time I did that it was a blast! Of course we'll attend atleast one of the dinner shows, past cruisers party and the captain's cocktail party. Marsha is thinking about splurging and paying for us to have massages.
Well, enough talk about the cruise it's time to dig out the suitcases and start the packing process! I'll post again when we return. Have fun, I know we will!
Wow, I can't believe how long it's been since I've posted here. Then again, my life has been rather quiet with not much to post about.
One thing that does have me psyched is my cruise! Yes, after months of waiting cruise time is finally here. Next friday, Marsha and I leave on the Carnival Legend for 8 days in the Carribean. At 8:30 AM, a Linclon Town Car will arrive to bring us to the cruise terminal in NYC. What a way to travel!
We've already booked a couple of shore excursions. While in San Juan, we're going to walk around Old San Juan and shop. One place that was suggested is The Butterfly People. It's an art gallery and all the art is created from butterfly wings. We've been told the butterflies died naturally and were not killed to create the artwork. Sounds like an interesting place to look around. I'm not sure about buying anything there but it sounds pretty.
We will be in St. Thomas for my birthday and plan to party while we are there! We've been to St. Thomas several times and the only shopping we will do is at International Liquors. Their prices are great and we can each bring 6 1-liter bottles into the US without paying customs extra money. The shore excursion we booked is the Kon Tiki Party Raft what better way to celebrate my birthday that with free booze on a party boat :) Don't fret, Marsha has already stated she plans on taking lots of incriminating pictures so I can remember what I do that day.
Our next port, Tortola, is one that we haven't been to before. If we aren't too hung over and manage to awaken early enough, we have an excursion booked to a neighboring island, Virgin Gorda. We've heard The Baths at Virgin Gorda are a "must see". This excursion is in the morning. For the afternoon, we plan on walking around and shopping in Tortola.
Of course we can't forget about the fun things to do while on the ship. We'll have 4 days at sea and our own balcony for relaxing times. We've already decided to "sneak" our own alcohol onto the ship. This will be for drinking while in on our balcony. It's easier than calling for room service. Maybe I'll volunteer to be a judge in the "Mens Hairy Chest" contest -- again. The last time I did that it was a blast! Of course we'll attend atleast one of the dinner shows, past cruisers party and the captain's cocktail party. Marsha is thinking about splurging and paying for us to have massages.
Well, enough talk about the cruise it's time to dig out the suitcases and start the packing process! I'll post again when we return. Have fun, I know we will!
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