We just got back from a 5 day cruise to the Bahamas. I didn't want to post the excitement I was feeling leading up to our departure for fear of letting the wrong person know we were away from home...thus being robbed. So now that we're back I get to tell you just how wonderful of a trip it was.
The promo paid for our airfare and the cruise itself. The taxes, port fees, and upgrades were on us. We chose to go to the Bahamas with visiting two ports; Freeport & Nassaua.
The cruise; OMG this trip way out did my imagination of what it would be like. The food and service were outstanding! The ship was constantly being cleaned by it's staff. They were all so polite and personal. Life just doesn't get better than this! There was food galore, for every taste. I really enjoyed the fine dining.
I actually got my hubby to wear a tie! Those that know him wouldn't believe this with out the pics! We had a formal night where the dining was even more formal than the other nights. I had lobster and it was delicious. You name the kind of food and it was there!
We went on an excersion in each port. Freeport we went on a glass bottom boat. I got a touch of motion sickness but was able to confine it. Larry saw lots of sharks through the glass as well as other fish.
In Nassaua we went on an island tour. I was as taken with this island. The vendors are down right pushy! I even had a go round with a women over her "complimentary" beads that I was suppose to tip her for $4. Long story...anyway I gave back to her, they weren't worth the money nor was her tactic to get money from us.
We met 3 couples on board. Two in which we dined with every night at the formal dining room and one couple that we just seemed to have things in common with,Junie & Jeff.
Junie, talked me into judging a hairy chest competition. OMG, I had no idea we were going to have to "feel" them. Ewwwww! Not to mention they were very sweaty and did I mention hairy! It was funny though. We went in the bathroom immediatly after and washed with soap clear up to our shoulders!
We stayed in a Stateroom. Which is an interior room with no windows. It was great. The bedding is so comfy. Ususally when we stay in hotels the beds are hard to get comfy in but theirs were so wonderful. Besides we would be so exhausted that we litterally fell into bed each night around 1am. Each night they had shows and comedy acts and after those were all done there were several clubs to chose from as well as the casino.
4 days though was the perfect amount of time. We were getting a bit sleep deprived and dehydrated from the sun.
My dad picked us up from the port prior to our flight and we went home with him to visit. His wife made us lunch and we all chatted until our flight time. That was really nice since this year I hadn't been able to get down to Florida to visit.
Our flight was delayed and ended up making us run to connect to our next flight only to find out that our tickets didn't reflect the time change (Florida to Chicago) and we actually had an hour but also it was delayed 2 more times making it delayed by 2 hours. We finally made it home at 12:30am. I don't even remember crawling in bed.
It was a wonderful time. Just my husband and myself. The magic of a marriage that has always been filled with love and respect. 20 years this July! It just seems like a few years not 20.
Anyway I strongly recommend a cruise to anyone interested!
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Brenda,
ReplyDeleteI had to do a double take when I saw this picture. I don't think in all the years I've known you guys I've seen Larry all decked out. Wow - you two are absolutely stunning. This should be hanging on a wall in your in home (of course with stamping around the frame and words like these surrounding it... ideas are flowing LOL). You two so deserved this trip. I hope you know that I look to you as an Inspiration - you are an amazing person and a very talented and creative individual. I have never met a Mother who manages to do it all and still wear a smile 24/7! Glad you had a wonderful trip and look forward to seeing you soon I hope!