Cruise Vacation

On Dec 11th we went on a 7 day cruise vacation in the Caribbean to escape the freezing temperature of DC. It was very good and the whole family certainly enjoyed it. Too bad when the vacation was over, DC is still cold.

Claire is all ready for the plane ride to Fort Lauderdale.



But soon, the fatigue took over.



Our room has a balcony view of the broadwalk section of the ship.



The carousel below was Claire’s favorite activity during the trip. She could ride it as long as they are open, until we take her away.



Room service:




First ride on the carousel with Mommy.



Claire eating ice cream on the ship.





To the water park in the ship!





In the lazy river:



The official pool shot.



Our first stop was Labadee:











Playing maracas with the locals:



After Labadee, we arrived at Cozumel, Mexico.

Claire striking a pose on a small beach in Chakanaab Park, Cozumel.



Then we went to Playa Mia, a much bigger beach:







Finally, our last port to visit was Costa Maya, Mexico.



Formal night:













Claire with new friends, the boy was very friendly to her and wanted to take her for a ride in the "Space Shuttle," which is the rising tide bar in the ship's Promenade area.





Rising Tide Bar:




Playing miniature golf:











Taken from the top deck, very windy that day.



The balloons Claire got on the last cruising day:





In the Promenade area of the ship:




Finally, on the return flight to home: