Retirement! Here We Come. (Well, Don is back to work)
by Vicky Showalter

Saturday, March 30, 2019

Cruise - Western Caribbean

Friday, March 15 we flew to Miami for our cruise.  We had two days/nights to enjoy Miami before the cruise.  Friday night we went to the arena to see the Miami Heat play the Milwaukee Bucks.
Saturday we enjoyed lounging in the sun by the pool.  We called it our practice day for the cruise!

View of the cruise ships from our hotel

Am Airlines Arena

March 17-24  7 day Western Caribbean Cruise
Sunday, March 17:  Board and depart from Miami

Boarded and lunch time at the Windjammer

Huge ship

Good bye Miami


This ship was amazing! 
Looking down over Central Park

Entrance to the Boardwalk

The Promenade

Every evening we ate together in the formal dining room.  We could choose from the menu including appetizers, entrees, and desserts.  It was ok (and encouraged) to have several of each if wanted.




Monday, March 18:  Nassau, Bahamas

Approach to Nassau, Bahamas

Water park day at the Atlantis
Fun water slides and raging river.

Heading back to the ship

Back on the ship!  Boys saying goodbye to Bahamas from our room balcony

Mario, our head waiter, cutting L's steak!

Tuesday, March 19:  Day at sea
Final Four picks
A day of rest and relaxation
The boys spent time at the sport court
Many ping pong games


Mario cutting up O's spaghetti




Wednesday, March 20:  Cozumel
Catamaran boat trip to snorkel and then a beach day on a private island.














Thursday, March 21:  Roatan, Honduras
 Beach Day
Approaching Roatan

Welcoming music

Beach Day










Friday, March 22:  Costa Maya, Mexico
Don and I stayed on the ship today.  The Kahlers went on an excursion to see Mayan ruins.






Double lobster please!


 

Saturday, March 23:  Day at sea
Rock climbing
Time at the Arcade
Photo bomb in Central Park

Hang Gliding

Aqua Theater - wonderful diving & acrobatics

Our Crew!


Some putt putt golf


Professional photos taken on the ship





 

Sunday, March 24:  Arrive in Miami