Slept late this morning and ate the brunch at the horizon restaurant. We next went for 80 s' trivia. With such a nice day it seemed a shame to not to layout, so that's what we did until it was time for 70's music trivia followed by Harry Potter trivia.
We watched the first half of Aladdin on the deck screen before having the buffet and a round of skippo.
Amber and I retired to the room and Mason and Brenda watched a movie on the deck. We ended the evening with the kids playing in their room, Brenda and I in the casino. And lastly we packed up our carry off luggage.
Friday, November 29, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Thursday, November 28, 2019 - Cozumel
Happy Thanksgiving! Our first Thanksgiving of not doing traditional Thanksgiving. It was an early start. Instead of doing a turkey trot we took a ferry to Playa del Carmen. From there we boarded a bus to Xplore water park.
Xplore was fun! We started off with zip line activities, five zip line stations with the last one ending in a wet lagoon. No time to rest, if we are going to do it all we need to move on. 5 km of ATV fun through winding trails, in caves, over hills and across bridges. A bumpy fun ride.
A quick break of juice and oat cookies before moving on. No time to rest in the hammocks that were summoning me. But instead it's paddle rafting time. The group paired up in twos except for me, odd man out paddled alone. After what seemed like hours, the rafting course finally completed and on to quick and cold 10 minute river swim before lunch.
Lunch was a fabulous buffet which was better than anything provided by the cruise ship. With time running short we filled our bellies and boarded the bus back to the ferry and eventually our boat.
After cleaning off the day, we all met in the dining room for Thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed our tribe. The dinner had all the expected flavors, including both pumpkin and pecan pie. Afterwards we took a group picture.
Brenda and I spent time in the casino while the kids stayed in the room. We met up with Mason later on the deck k to watch "End Game" on the big screen. After the 3 hour movie was complete, so we're we. Back to the room and sleep.
Xplore was fun! We started off with zip line activities, five zip line stations with the last one ending in a wet lagoon. No time to rest, if we are going to do it all we need to move on. 5 km of ATV fun through winding trails, in caves, over hills and across bridges. A bumpy fun ride.
A quick break of juice and oat cookies before moving on. No time to rest in the hammocks that were summoning me. But instead it's paddle rafting time. The group paired up in twos except for me, odd man out paddled alone. After what seemed like hours, the rafting course finally completed and on to quick and cold 10 minute river swim before lunch.
Lunch was a fabulous buffet which was better than anything provided by the cruise ship. With time running short we filled our bellies and boarded the bus back to the ferry and eventually our boat.
After cleaning off the day, we all met in the dining room for Thanksgiving dinner and enjoyed our tribe. The dinner had all the expected flavors, including both pumpkin and pecan pie. Afterwards we took a group picture.
Brenda and I spent time in the casino while the kids stayed in the room. We met up with Mason later on the deck k to watch "End Game" on the big screen. After the 3 hour movie was complete, so we're we. Back to the room and sleep.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Wednesday, November 27, 2019 - Belize
Woke up up 6am for our Belizian adventure of kayaking and cycling. When it came time to get the kids up both Amber and Mason were running fever and Mimi was not feeling good. Our initial thought was to go without them, but not feeling easy about leaving them behind sick, we skipped out on our excursion. Our day has changed.
We stayed on the boat obviously. We got some coffee at the coffee shop, played some trivia and watched "Yesterday" on the big screen. Had some lunch with the kids then hung out in the room together until dinner time at the buffet.
Out on the deck we watched Captain Marvel then all went to bed.
We stayed on the boat obviously. We got some coffee at the coffee shop, played some trivia and watched "Yesterday" on the big screen. Had some lunch with the kids then hung out in the room together until dinner time at the buffet.
Out on the deck we watched Captain Marvel then all went to bed.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Tuesday, November 26, 2019 - Honduras
First port of call since the boat left Galveston, Honduras. Our gang got up for early breakfast then met for our respective excursions (Larry and Betty stayed onboard); Zip line and beach for Travis, Taylor, Mason and myself, the girls did beach. After six stations of Zip lines, the longest run deposited us at the beach where we met up with the rest of our party. We had a great time swimming in the lagoon then grabbing some lunch and some sun. We eventually tired and started to retreated to the boat but was halted by the cries of Amber. She had managed to cut her toe open on the concrete path. We eventually got some medical attention and completed the paper work to be on our way.
Everyone cleaned up and had some down time before dinner. Brenda and I strolled through the casino for a bit of pre dinner gambling. It wad finally time to have chow.
Mimi was late to dinner. Mason wasn't feeling well. A magician showed up for a bit of entertainment which pushed our dinner late. I had the Pork spare ribs
After dinner Travis and I went searching for cheesecake but had no luck. We then went shopping but found no deals. We then found Brenda in the casino and had a bit more luck until Travis lost interest and I ran out of money. Leaving Brenda to her luck.
Everyone cleaned up and had some down time before dinner. Brenda and I strolled through the casino for a bit of pre dinner gambling. It wad finally time to have chow.
Mimi was late to dinner. Mason wasn't feeling well. A magician showed up for a bit of entertainment which pushed our dinner late. I had the Pork spare ribs
After dinner Travis and I went searching for cheesecake but had no luck. We then went shopping but found no deals. We then found Brenda in the casino and had a bit more luck until Travis lost interest and I ran out of money. Leaving Brenda to her luck.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Monday November 25 2019 - Sea Day
Brenda wanted to try the table service in the Horizon dining room for breakfast. That's what we did but it was longer to get through the meal than I expected. Afterwards we woke the kids and brought them down to the buffet breakfast.
After everyone was fed, we watched the Level II thrill ride which was a 4D cinematic adventure. Amber and I then waited in the sky rider line for 60 minutes while mom, mason and mimi did putt putt. Although Mimi bailed on putt putt without even taking a swing. When mom and Mason were done with putt putt mason went back to room and Brenda waited on us.
Regrouping back at the room, mason wanted to watch a movie and Amber wanted swim time. Amber and I chose the Tides pool area for swimming, mimi was to meet us but took a while. She finally showed up with Amber's goggles but stayed for only 15 minutes. We did find Travis and Taylor hanging out a few chairs away, so we hung out with them for a while before going back to the room.
Mason and Brenda returned from their movie. We made dinner plans to eat at the buffet then watch the movie on deck; MIB: International.
After everyone was fed, we watched the Level II thrill ride which was a 4D cinematic adventure. Amber and I then waited in the sky rider line for 60 minutes while mom, mason and mimi did putt putt. Although Mimi bailed on putt putt without even taking a swing. When mom and Mason were done with putt putt mason went back to room and Brenda waited on us.
Regrouping back at the room, mason wanted to watch a movie and Amber wanted swim time. Amber and I chose the Tides pool area for swimming, mimi was to meet us but took a while. She finally showed up with Amber's goggles but stayed for only 15 minutes. We did find Travis and Taylor hanging out a few chairs away, so we hung out with them for a while before going back to the room.
Mason and Brenda returned from their movie. We made dinner plans to eat at the buffet then watch the movie on deck; MIB: International.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Sunday November 24 2019 - Sea Day
Excited to see what all is available. With the kids sleeping in, that leaves Travis and I to join the Dodge ball tournament, which we actually arrived late so only got to watch.
Travis and I then tried our luck with the skyriders, after an hour long wait in line. Photographer thought Travis and I were brothers. Haha.
Travis and I then went for snack where we found Brenda stuck at the buffet restaurant. She had breakfast with kids, then lunch with her parents, then lunch. I saved her from the endless food buffet loop and drug her out of there.
After a snack at buffet I took amber to swim (very cold) while mom was in the casino and Mason and Mimi roaming the ship.
The family regrouped at dinner time in the reflections dinning room. I had the lobster. After dinner Betty and Larry called it a night while the rest of us (excluding mason and amber) watched the on board performance, Flic. Of course Mimi left to go things with her friends. After the performance we were all done with the evening.
Travis and I then tried our luck with the skyriders, after an hour long wait in line. Photographer thought Travis and I were brothers. Haha.
Travis and I then went for snack where we found Brenda stuck at the buffet restaurant. She had breakfast with kids, then lunch with her parents, then lunch. I saved her from the endless food buffet loop and drug her out of there.
After a snack at buffet I took amber to swim (very cold) while mom was in the casino and Mason and Mimi roaming the ship.
The family regrouped at dinner time in the reflections dinning room. I had the lobster. After dinner Betty and Larry called it a night while the rest of us (excluding mason and amber) watched the on board performance, Flic. Of course Mimi left to go things with her friends. After the performance we were all done with the evening.
Saturday, November 23, 2019
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - Embarkation day!
Very little trouble getting on the boat. We found a place in the buffet dining to gather while the rest of our party made it to the boat.
We all made it to the sail away party in different locations (except Betty and Larry) but eventually united on the deck.
Brenda and I spent the rest of the time prior to dinner trying to get app chat access for amber and Napat. After dinner we were drained and still had to unpack.
Dinner was brisket.
We all made it to the sail away party in different locations (except Betty and Larry) but eventually united on the deck.
Brenda and I spent the rest of the time prior to dinner trying to get app chat access for amber and Napat. After dinner we were drained and still had to unpack.
Dinner was brisket.
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