Day 2
Many have asked: how did you guys ever succumb to the cruising bug? Our answer? It came 'out of the blue' Caribbean, when J- suggested that we take a cruise on the Disney Magic back when he was in middle school. The thought of going on an adventure on the high seas wasn't even a blip on our radar screen. We did, loved it and the rest is as they say, is maritime history. Day Two, aboard the Allure of the Seas, was a Day at Sea. There was no 'port of call', so we were up early, hit the Windjammer for breakfast, gathered our stuff for the day and were off. There are so many things to do aboard, you really have to consult your Cruise Compass, delivered to your stateroom each evening to line your next day's activities. While Elenka headed out to check out parts of the ship, I headed to Deck 16, overlooking two swimming pools , with John Irving's latest book, In One Person. Without our cells (roaming is a killer while on the seas) or walkie talkies, we were pretty much left to our intuition and writing notes, as to our whereabouts. After 37 years of married bliss, we're pretty much on the same wavelength as each other, so that made keeping track easy. The day was sun-filled with a cool Caribbean breeze blowing, so it was never hot, hot. And when it did get warm, you could just head for any of the 20 odd bars scattered about the ship. Seen here are the reflecting windows of the Viking Crown Lounge overlooking a couple of the pools.
"Another frozen Mojito, please ."
So, thank you again J-, for getting us on that first cruise. As we've said many, many times, about many, many different things.... we never would have gotten here without you! Love WOW and Dad!
To get lost on a cruise ship under caribean breeze sounds like a dream to me ...(sigh)
ReplyDeletehappy birthday, j! sounds like a perfect holiday for the 'rens.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Lil Bird. Love ya!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great adventure, esp when it wasn't originally on your radar screen. Never was interested in cruises but every once in awhile a friend or two who seem like unlikely candidates as ones who might enjoy them will give us good reports. May consider it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had plenty to keep you busy.
ReplyDeleteCool shot what with those reflections. You still haven't convinced me to take a cruise but I'm open to whatever else you wish to share!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to your son, Birdman.
ReplyDeleteNice looking reflection. Happy Birthday wishes to your son.
ReplyDeleteGreat going!!
ReplyDeleteahhh lucky couple!Enjoy this wonderful adventure!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Wouldn't have guessed you'd like cruises, but nice to know you've got surprises like that up your sleeves. . .
ReplyDeleteI like this!:)
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