Sometimes you just got to be with family! 3 sisters and a Mom!! Moms 86, and quite feisty.....it takes 3 of us to keep her under control on a cruise!
We weren't 10 minutes on the ship when Mom spied just the right slot machine!
We knew we were in trouble!
It was then off to our inside cabin to drop off the luggage, and head out to the pool deck for sail-away!
3 of us wore stripes! ( that's just how families are sometimes!)
From the upper level you can see channelside, home of the cruise ships that sail from Tampa!
Make time to tour the S.S. American Victory, built between 1943-1946. A wonderful museum to view how the sailors, soldiers, and airman lived during WWII
Ahhhh... but back to business...a sail-away drink is a must!
Dancing to start off the cruise doesn't hurt either! We have no rhythm..but who cares! we'll never see any of these people again!
What to do on the first sea day? Why paint of course! As seasoned cruisers, we always travel with our watercolors....
And the views are spectacular! We found an ideal place in the back of the Buffet! Naturally, as lunchtime approached, we had to pack up and leave the table for those who wanted to dine....good shipboard manners...smile
I can't take credit for this picture, It was my sister Jeans discovery.. She actually did a painting of this view, and it is beautiful!
After lunch and a long walk around the ship...( we had left Mom in the Casino..), all 4 of us met up for afternoon tea....a lovely assortment of tea sandwiches, scones with devonshire cream, and of course desserts!
Formal nights are always fun!
Especially when you are photo bombed!
just the 3 of us....Mom is in the casino...( do you see a pattern here?)
Finally!! We are off to our first stop in Grand Cayman! We have been there many times, done the Stingray thing, snorkeled, swam. and beached it....so this time...with our Mother in tow...we just did a tour of the little town.
Lots of little shops and restaurants
Everything is so colorful!
Lovely gardens around every corner, and the kids will love the cannons!
And a darling historical museum...Please don't miss this...so quaint,
only a few dollars for entry, and it supports the efforts of the local historical society!
With a lovely video that recalls the history of this island... sometimes we forget that, in our haste to be tourists.
A view of the Harbor from the upstairs window
Old bones and artifacts!! Kids will love this place!
After a hard day, we hit the Jacuzzi....just the 3 of us! ( I don't even want to tell you where Mom is!)
Cozumel.....Been there, done that, so we just stayed in the port area for Lunch, and some high power shopping! NOT!...Watched a show put on by the locals...
Sat in swing to have a drink at a cute little place called Fat Tuesday...
Such a nice view of the ships!
And of course have a cold beer and Lunch! You may not recognize the sassy lady in the middle...My Mom! The casinos were closed! And she LOVES Mexican food!!
Such a cute little place, good food, and reasonable prices in the comfort of the port area!
My sister did a blog on Fat Tuesdays with pictures...stop by for a look!
My baby sis trying to escape in Moms wheelchair!
Having waaaaaay to much fun!
And we're having fun watching her!
I don't believe that for a minute!!
Lovely view from the top of the atrium...
Even the carpets are colorful! What IS that shadow??
Last night......If only Mom were here...Oh wait, she's in the Casino having the time of her life! You go girl!!!
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