A SMALL PEEK ~ OUR CRUISE IN THE CARIBBEAN

In Mexico we saw Crocodiles. We also took an excursion driving our own jeeps.  I drove one and Dan drove the other one.  Following our guide, in his dune buggy, we traversed along very bumpy, potholed roads!  I was having fun driving.  It was almost like a Disney ride!  I had to keep up with the guide and try to avoid all the potholes!  We would be going 20 then soon up to 80!  Crazy as it was, I had a great time driving that jeep! 

On the Grand Cayman Island we met a begging raccoon. 

Joe and David climbed 124 steps to the top of the lighthouse.  That's Joe on the left-wearing his wide-brimmed hat.  

Gail and Jerry drinking a Coco Loco. 

Nancy and Joe smiling for the camera.

Susie and Dan, relaxing in Mexico.

Phyllis and David staying out of the sun. 

The view as we left the Grand Caymans. 

Welcome to Hell, Grand Caymans.  The town is really called Hell.  Extremely pointy volcanic rocks make up a good portion of the town, which is quite small. Thus, the name HELL.

We saw several iguanas on this trip. 

David and Susie climbing up Dunn's Fall in Jamaica.  I backed out of this "jaunt" as I would have been wet all day (no swimsuit on that day) the water was at least waist deep. David braved it with his street clothes--yes, and wet the rest of the day. 

Gas by the liter.  Around $6.00 a gallon. 

A CHOCOLATE BUFFET!
What more could a person ask for? 

One of a multitude of ice sculptures at the
Chocolate Buffet. 

The Eiffel Tower in chocolate!

Oh, where to go on Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas?

One of the tender boats that took us from the ship to the islands. 

This window on the ship greeted us each day as we walked up the steps to take the elevator to the Garden Cafe. 

To help reduce the spreading of germs, all restroom doors had these signs. 

To prevent the spreading of germs and viruses all elevators, restaurants and casinos were equipped with antibacterial stands. No touch-automatic release as you put your hand under it. 

Our room ~ with a large porthole window.
Several nights I would wake up and watch out the porthole to see other ships in the distance.  One afternoon I saw a large sailboat pass by.  Must have been someone living on their boat and cruising from island to island. 

These towel animals greeted us each day, made by our Steward, Gabena.  There was a class and a DVD on how to do towel art.  I did not participate, as I was convinced I'd never need that skill!
Gabena did a fantastic job keeping our room neat and tidy.  We would leave and upon our return she had everything straightened out.  News of what was happening each day was left on our bed for us to read.  She greeted each person in the hall, by name.  Amazing, as each week she has a new hall of people to take care of.

We had a great time on the open seas last week.  Where to next?  I must start doing some research!
So many places in the world to visit.  Learning about how the people live is the most interesting to me.  Seeing various cultures and finding friendly people no matter where we go is enlightening.
Thanking the Good Lord for being healthy and limber enough to keep going is our prayer.