Back home

Washing, putting stuff away, getting groceries.  Back to real life after a fun trip.

Over 6,000 guests on the ship, over 2,000 staff.  Ship was 2 1/2 football fields long, 17 stories.  Somehow our little motorhome feels more comfortable!

Leaving

Time to leave the ship.  They have a plan and want people to stick to their schedule.  We had breakfast and then back to our cabin for our carry-on and off to our disembarkation place.  We were over an hour early, but all the sudden they said everyone in that area could leave.  So it was off the the exit, clam our luggage, customs and find our mini bus back to our car.  All went well.  We did ask a porter to help with the luggage which was a great help.  He also got us thru faster.  We were on the highway by 11 AM and back to reality.

Last day

Had breakfast in the dinning room, they have good French Toast.  We went up on the deck but it was very windy so we went back to our deck where it was protected.  Lunch back in the dinning room, I had stuffed mushrooms and Key Lime Pie.  Turkey for dinner.

We packed our clothing which was all dirty as the suitcases have to be in the hall by 11 PM.  Then we went to the Parade.  We were doubtful that we would get a sitting spot but did get probably the last two.  The parade was fun, they went all out.

Cozumel

We got up early to have breakfast and get to our meeting place for our trip to the Cozumel Discovery Center.  We got the VIP treatment with our own guide thru the center.  It was very interesting with nice artifacts.

When we got back on the ship we had lunch and took a much needed nap.  At dinner I couldn't decide between a crab cake or eggplant/olive appetizer so I had both.  Also had steak and carrot cake.  The cake was good but I was full so didn't eat much,

We went to the replacement show for the show which had difficulties.  Turns our Royal Caribbean flew a Ventriloquist from Las Vegas to Cozumel that day so they would have a show.  He was funny and did a good job.

Busy day at sea

We went to the main dinning room for breakfast.  I ordered an salmon omlet and asked for salsa.  They didn't seem to know what salsa was and brought me pickles.  Finally got salsa!  Don had a bagel and salmon.

We went to the pool area for awhile and then for more coffee and a pastry.  We had brats and pizza for lunch.

Dinner was early as we planned to go to a 7:30 show.  Turned out the show was canceled to do technical problems, had to order a part from England!  We did manage to get into an always packed Comedy Club, good show.

It was Dress night, which meant lobster night.  I also had cold strawberry soup and Baked Alaska.  Later we walked around the ship and listened to music.

Jamaica

We had breakfast on deck with good strong coffee.  More coffee by the pool.  We docked about 10 AM at Jamaica, it was interesting watching the ship back into it's parking place.  We had lunch at the buffet and then walked around shopping area in Jamaica.  I bought a magnet, just a magnet.  I am sure they expected us to spend more.  It was a hot day, intense sun.

In the late afternoon we went to a diving show and then to dinner.  It was Italian night.  I had lasgonia and the best dessert, a huge warm chocolate cookie with ice cream.  We went to explore Park Place, an area of the ship and then to the top deck to see the stars and moon.