NOV. 8TH THRU NOV 17TH ~~ CARIBBEAN RnR~~

NOV. 8TH  Thru NOV 17TH 

~~  CARIBBEAN RnR~~

11-8  Saturday 
We left around 8 am to take Mr. Herbie to Salty Dog Boarding.  Then we headed out for Galveston.  We stopped at one of our favorite places BUC-E-E-E's.. Gas/Fuel Stop, gift store, sandwich/sausage store.
I love to walk around the place and look at the new items.. I had to use the restroom and I opened the door and this is what I saw.

We bought a couple of sandwiches and some Beaver Nuts and we were on our way..

We had reservations at Super 8 in Alvin, Texas, as we found out that there is a Huge/ The biggest bike rally in the state of Texas in Galveston.  That is why we found a hotel 20 miles from Galveston. Later in the day and into the evening we heard a roar of engines coming in the lot.

What beautiful bikes.. We had conversations with some of the biker guests and they are so interesting to talk to..  We went out for dinner at China Buffet, well the food was not as great as other China Buffets.  

As we were arriving in the Port of Galveston we seen our ship in already and we were getting excited. Got to our parking lot and was ready to head for the ship.  This was sometime around 9:30 AM.  The bus driver said that it was going to be crazy today.. What is a 5 min drive to the ship has been about a 20 minute because of the Bike Rally.  We were early so it wouldn't be that long, but they have to take another route. All along the drive along the terminal road was filled with Vendor tents and semi's with advertisements and BIKES.. Wow.. We were able to go right in and get checked in and then the wait to board the ship might of been about 45 minutes.

We got on ship around 11:30 AM and went and got a table and got some lunch.. After we were done with lunch we were able to get in our room and leave our carry on's and then we headed out to walk around.  It was cool out..

Our room  10206  looking out over bow... Really nice room

4 PM the Carnival Magic was pulling out of Galveston. 

Galveston Bay

Dan and I found a table and was sitting and having coffee waiting until we got further out in the gulf where it was a bit warmer.

We were at the aft watching the w

Outside grill BBQ

We were one day at sea and then on Tuesday we docked in Cozumel.  We got off the ship and walked around Parked next to us was Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Sea..

We love Cozumel with the colorful courtyard to enjoy and rest .

We stopped at PONCHO'S for a Margarita and a appetizer.

They also had 2 musicians playing island music.

There were 2 other ships that were docked further out in the old section of Cozumel

This is the Italian Restaurant on ship that offers a free Pasta Bar for lunch.

Excellent food and atmosphere... We really enjoyed our lunch.

 This is the Chef that prepared the wonderful Italian Lunch

 A Caribbean Sunset

 Lido Dec

 When I couldn't find Dan I always looked at the Ice Cream Machine... 

 The Madr'e  D    He was Fun and Friendly and From Alabama..

Bob and Cornelia and Dan and I at our dinner table

 These were also dining at our table

 Malcom and BB

Judd and Donna

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Garrett and Noni

We were at the dining room one morning for breakfast and there was 8 of us.. After 2 couples left, Garrett said to me.  You and your husband were on this cruise last.. I said yes we were, he said I remember you and your husband... What are the chances that 2 couples on the same cruise last year on the same cruise the following year.  We had alot of laughs and fun.  I said to Dan, either we are a attractive couple or a butt ugly couple that someone remembered us a year later..  LOL

Veterans Day,  this big flag was hanging in the middle of the floors..  

I did Thank Veterans for their service.. Some were shocked and some were very appreciative.

 Dan and I were sunning ourselves and Dan took a nap

 While in Belize the Ships crew had to have an evacuation practice.

 Fun in the water playground

 This is what happens when Carnival parties to hard

 Now where is Dan... At the ice cream machine??

 Carnival Pride is backing into port of Belize

 Port of Belize with colorful buildings

 Leaving Belize at Dusk

I didn't get any pictures of Mahogany Bay Honduras

 Setting up for a Fiesta later in the evening

 What a beautiful ice carving

 Day at sea... heading back to Galveston..

 Outdoor BBQ

 Spent the afternoon on the Lani

 Check out these leather tootsies  -- 

 Early morning Galveston Bay  -- and raining out.. Royal Caribbean backing into port

 Shrimping in Galveston Bay

 Royal Caribbean almost at its pier

Check out these prices.. lowest we paid for a fuel in a long time..  

Rockport Texas.

Dan and I came back really rested and relaxed.. We sure needed this vacation..

Until next time..