Paradise in Winter

The end of January, we took a slightly planned - slightly spontaneous trip to Florida. There were a few reasons for the trip: we thought this would be a good time in our lives to go on a cruise; we had never been on a cruise; our friends live close to a port in Florida; we love these friends! Enough said?? Now, onto the pictures.

Day 1: get registered, get oriented, get a jewelry prize, adjust to a moving resort, and eat lots of food.

 

Views from our port hole.

 Day 2: stop in Nassau, get free jewelry and map, walk several miles to explore, go window shopping - Bahamas style.

 

There was a predator's tunnel. It was extra special to have a biologist in tow to introduce and explain the species.

It was so nice to walk in the sun and actually feel the sun.

 Day 3: Charter to the cruise's island, snorkel, watch Sean assist in a magic show, and eat lots of food. Thank you Carlos for making dinner so enjoyable! (Pending - underwater pictures from said snorkel adventure.)

Day 4: goodbye vacation.

Reflections on the cruise: when you are on a cruise, the staff really make you feel like you are on vacation. They make it really easy to eat all the food you want. A soft serve machine should be in everyone's home. It is great going with friends - they make everything more entertaining and fun.

Happy 3rd and 5th Anniversaries to us! Happy 3 years of friendship! Happy vacation!

Thank you Gales for being such great hosts and for putting your week on hold to play with us.