Cruising to Cozumel

Yes, I am still alive, and Yes, I have cruise pics! However, I am not having a fun time trying to upload several of them on here, so you'll have to go to Facebook, MySpace, or Kodak Gallery to see the rest.

Anyway, we had a FABULOUS vacation. If you've never taken a cruise, I highly recommend it!

We left on Wednesday night and drove down to Galveston to spend the night there. Our hotel was right on the beach, so we killed some time in the morning swimming and hanging out.

I was so nervous in the days leading up to the trip that we would forget some important paperwork or not have something we were supposed to, and they wouldn't let us on the ship, but everything went smoothly! We did have some misplaced luggage, but happened to pass by it sitting in the hallway, so there wasn't any searching or worrying about it.

We spent the first night exploring our "home away from home" as they kept calling it. It was amazing...a whole city right there at your fingertips. We ate fantastically (decent food available at your disposal nearly 24 hours a day!) and enjoyed the drink specials as well! After dinner, we made a "deposit" as Russel calls it in the casino...my "allowance" was gone in about 10 minutes...those darn slot machines! The ship we were on is nicknamed the "City at Sea"....and it is definitely a happening place at night...each night there was a revue type show, and you could also enjoy karaoke, comedy shows, BINGO, among other entertainment.

The greatest thing about cruising is while there are so many options for entertainment, you don't have to do anything, and can just lay around and relax! The ship boasts 3 pools and lawn chairs are abound at each turn. We also enjoyed a game of mini golf while overlooking the gulf!

The 3rd morning, we arrived in beautiful Cozumel, Mexico. Since we were only there for the day, and didn't really research beforehand, we didn't know what we were doing, so we probably didn't take full advantage of being there. We decided to just do our own thing and went shopping and exploring the city a little bit. I did get a gorgeous ring (an early anniversary gift) and Russel was treated to "too much tequila" by the jewelry shop owners (amazing what they will do to get you to buy something). Anyway, it worked, but I don't think Russel enjoyed the after effects too much.

After Cozumel, we spent another day and a half sailing home, and arrived Monday morning back in Galveston. After waiting in some fun long lines and trekking through customs, we were slapped in the face with reality and headed home. Again, we had a fantastic time, and cruising is definitely on or future vacations list...now, onto some pictures. Enjoy!

The hotel in Galveston from the water

Towel animal...each night the housekeepers made a different animal and put it on the bed

Our bed/room...this is basically it, minus a small bathroom/vanity area...also notice the fake window...for more money you got an ocean view room, otherwise, you just got tricked!

One of the 3 pools with a water slide

Mini golf anyone? Fun way to pass the day...with a terrific view!

Our ship docked in Cozumel

Cozumel

My favorite of many sunset pictures...you just don't see views like this in Fort Worth!

Us on formal night...