Carribean Cruise | Part 2

I'm not even sure where to begin. For fear that this trip won't be documented like a few trips in the past, I have just quickly placed oodles of photos here in complete random order (in part due to the various cameras used on this trip -iPhone, SLR, under water camera, iPad, etc). 

Here's part 1 if you missed it...

Our cruise disembarked out of Galveston, TX (Getting there was a whole day's journey with long layovers). Port stops included Roatan, Honduras, Belize City, Belize, & Cozumel, Mexico.  Each and every day had something special to offer whether it be resting up and relaxing on sea days or excursions on port days. All together, I think it sums it up to say that Andrew and I are thoroughly hooked on cruises. The ever-changing atmosphere and agenda keeps things spicy and interesting. It's difficult to be at a loss for what to do or see and better yet- it's stress free! No carrying around a smartphone or maps or stressing about where to eat next or what to do next. In my mind, it may just be nearing the top of the list for our favorite way to vacation. It was so much fun to have Andrew join the whole family vacation this year too- vacationing is much more fun together.

Roatan, Honduras

Snorkel day with family

City tour

Wild monkeys

Beach bumming

Intricate coral reefs

Andrew had a fight with some fire coral---ouchies!

Belize City, Belize

 Cave tubing Excursion

1.5 hr bus ride to jungle

30 min hike with tubes and gear

Authentic Belizian rice and beans dish

Gorgeous blue/green waters

Cozumel, Mexico

We swam with dolphins!!!!

...and Manatees!!!

Sea Lion Show

Chankanaab National Park

Snorkel time

Gorgeous Beach

Get ready for oooooodles of pics! I just couldn't resist...

 

We really want to take an Alaskan cruise next... Okay, it may be many years out thanks to med school. Someday!

Family Carribean Cruise Vacation | Part 1

What a week we just had! My sweet Mamaw (or 'grandmother' for you non-southern folks) took the entire family on a Caribbean cruise. How many is the whole family you ask? A whopping 26! This includes 3 great granddaughters and 14 cousins, plus aunts & uncles, and the head honcho, Mamaw. With the majority of my family living in a different state, it was a very special week to all be together without a single person absent. What a blessing. 

Below is the first sampler from our trip. In black and white. Just to whet your appetite... Tomorrow you'll see the beautiful colors the Caribbean has to offer.

 

I'll share more details from the trip in tomorrow's post. I sincerely hope that you enjoyed your holiday season. How meaningful it was to welcome the new year with family.  Now back to real life...