Yes, I think we might have just seen the beginnings of an "addiction"...well, maybe more like a desire to repeat, not the exact experience, but the relaxation and enjoyment we experienced during this "adventure". We left home VERY early in the morning...
for what would prove to be a VERY long trip, made even longer by the closing of I-95 and our detour that was made even longer by a bridge closing necessitating yet another detour (yep...added about 3 hours to our trip)
But we finally arrived in Ft. Lauderdale and checked into our home for the night....the Westin. Let me just give a shout-out to the staff there....they knew we were tired after our long day and that there were several parties going on at the hotel that night, so they gave us a wonderful room in a quiet location....what a nice way to start our get-away!
The next morning we were greeted with a gorgeous sunrise, as if to say, "Welcome...you are going to have a wonderful time....just relax and enjoy."
And we did...starting the day off with a delicious brunch then heading for the pier. On the drive over, I was struck by how beautiful the clouds were...what a work of art God creates on a minute-by-minute basis!
And then there she was....our first glimpse of the Ruby Princess....
.....and our cabin....
....complete with balcony.
And then there was a quick tour of the ship....and, yes, they show movies all day....
There were a number of pools....
...and hot tubs...
...and photo ops all around!
The Central Piazza, where lots of performers and other entertainment occurred....
Yes, everything was decorated for Christmas....
And then, we were headed out to sea...
Day One - At sea
On the schedule....relaxing on deck by one of the pools...
Viewing some entertainment in the Piazza..
Watching the sunset from our balcony...
And taking in the evening's entertainment in the theatre...a very funny comedian.
Day Two - Princess Cays, Bahamas
After we had a blast snorkeling....and seeing quite a few different varieties of fish (including angel fish and a school of tetra) "up close and personal", we decided it was time to do that relaxing thing for awhile....we think we like it!
Time for a stroll along the beach....
These were not the same kinds of fish that we saw while snorkeling, but these were right up against the dock as we waited for the boat that would take us out for our cruise along the coastline of the island.
And then it was time to head out in a MUCH smaller boat, for a much rougher, but enjoyable ride..
How's this for private beach?!
After a day in the sun, it is time for some relaxation of a different kind!
Another beautiful sunset.....
....the evening's entertainment....a magician....
...the emcee....
Time for a good night's sleep so we'll be ready for....
Day 3 - At sea....
And then, too soon, the cruise was over....
but we will be cruising again!
