Spring 2023 Carribbean Cruise

 We got up at 2:30AM to catch our Uber to the airport. He took us to the wrong side of the airport so by the time we got to the check in, Shannon and family had already checked in and headed to the gate.   For us it took at least 20 minutes later to accomplish the same thing. 

Once we arrived in Houston, Shannon and Brian's family took off in their Uber to the airport. Ours pulled up and said "I can't take you to the pier. It's too far and not enough money." So we waited for the next Uber. We had added a sister in law to Phil Drees to our car so when the lady pulled up she said we had to all squeeze in the back. It was a nice Lexus, but still crowded in the back and her trunk wasn't big enough for our luggage. She was willing to let us put the extra suitcase in her front seat. 

We made it to the Port in Galveston and getting through security, check in was a wiz. 
No problem there. 

It was several hours before we could get in our cabin. We have never boarded so early.
When we got to our cabin, this plate of chocolate dipped strawberries was sitting on the desk. 
Fred had ordered them for me for our anniversary. 
That was super sweet. He does things like that.

Here are the kids on the climbing wall.

Kids coming out of the huge water slide.

This is the view of the promenade. 

We headed to the dining room at 5:30 and found ourselves at a table for eight. 

The entire cruise, there were only the six of us.

These two other couples were just right. It was a very good match. 

Of course, there were no last names shared which is too bad because the other two couples cruise ALL THE TIME. Sounds like they are matching up on their next cruise.

The first port was Costa Maya. We didn't sign up for an excursion. 

There weren't any that really caught our eye. I did, however, buy this hat. 

I didn't bring any of the three I have at home. 

Fred bought his souvineer hat.

This is what you see as you walk toward the port.

Shannon and family did sign up for an excursion. They did a much better job at seeing things. 

They did get sunburned. 

They did choose this excursion not attached to Royal Carribbean. 

We could have done the same, but it was a lot like our excursion in Cozumel. 

It would have been too much sun.

The next day was Cozumel. A pretty little port.

Here is our ship. We sailed with Royal Carribbean for the first time. Unfortunately, the ship was overdue for a reburbishment. It definitely needed it. 

We booked an excursion that included a buffet and unlimited drinks. I finally got my fill of Diet Coke. 

We got free loungers and umbrellas and also offered were kayaks and big tricycles to peddle in the ocean. Fred bought us snorkel gear, but I didn't want to do it. I didn't feel like the beach and water was very conducive for it. Fred, however, did get out and snorkel. 

There were all this floaty toys for everyone. I did get in the water and swim and bob around with Fred.

This picture was taken from the covered area where we could eat. The food was good.

This was taken on our way back to the ship.

On board was an ice skating rink. Again, I opted out because I no longer 

do things that are a threat to bodily harm. Fred was game. 

This was at the very front of the boat. Like Jack and Rose.

One of the shows we went to was an ice production. Here we are. The other boys didn't want to come.

This is a pretty good picture of the main dining room. It was the same on three floors. The staircase had an opening that connected all three floors. 

We did have a very nice time. We ate dinner with Shannon's family one evening. 

That was a nice change. 

We enjoyed all of the shows. A comedian, and a juggler who was also a comedian.

Two different dance productions. 

The food was very good. I felt a bit like a fuddy duddy this cruise. I just didn't want to do much.

I'm feeling old so I didn't want many pictures taken of us with me in it. 

I'll post pictures and talk about the next part of our trip together. In another week. 

I didn't want to do it in one huge post.