Last Day at Sea

Today we will be at sea.  We left Granada at 5:00 PM.  Leaving the dock was the high point of Granada.  We were docked next to a ship even bigger than ours, the Britannia from England.  The other boat was getting ready to sail, as well, so all passengers were on board.  People we standing at their balconies, lined all outside decks, and all our passengers were out as well.  The British passengers all had little British flags, waving them, shouting "Bon Voyage", "Safe Sailing" , etc. as we slipped away from them.  Cheering from all of us, as well, made for thousands of cheering, waving people.  It was an amazing experience!

The weather while we were at Granada was stormy, so we cancelled going on a boat ride and snorkeling trip. We walked around the port town of St. Georges in a light rain, then came back and just enjoyed ship life.  The kids went ice skating!  This wonderful week is coming to an end.  We must pack and have our bags outside our staterooms by 11:00 tonight.  Love, Liz

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> Hi from the High Seas! We set sail from St. Lucia at 5:00 PM. I took this "selfie" from the balcony of our stateroom, where I am am enjoying a Mojito (one of those minty/lime rum drinks)
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> Our day was great! We left in an air conditioned bus, which feels good because the temp. Is a steady 85 degrees, and, of course, humid! On this island there is only one straight road....the air strip! It is all up and down and the roads are narrow and curvy - winding up high, then winding back into a cove where a village would be. Most of the island lies inside the cauldron of an old, yet still steaming volcano. We got up close and personal with the boiling center - very interesting. Much of the island is rain forest, with wonderful ferns, flowers, banana plantations, coconuts and cacao trees. We stopped for lunch to sample a Caribbean meal. Beans, rice, potatoes, cabbage and chicken. It seemed pretty bland compared with my love for Mexican food.
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> One of the couples at our dinner table is from Puerto Rico, They don't speak English, so I am enjoying chatting with them and translating some of the other dinner talk to them. Time for another Mojito! Love, Liz
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St Lucia

A beautiful morning arrival at st. Lucia! We are leaving within the hour to visit the word's only drive-in volcano, a rain forest, and a banana plantation . Later! Liz

Puerto Rico

Here I am, enjoying this view from the balcony of our Marriott Hotel in San Juan! Jeff and his girls, Lauren and Katelyn and I just spent two nights here. Yesterday we enjoyed a wonderful day at the beach and in the hotels pools, and Jeff and I enjoyed a couple of Mojitos, which is a yummy lime and mint rum drink! The climate here is a steady 72 degrees - I'm lovin' it!

Today we go to Old San Juan to board the "Adventure of the Seas" for a seven day cruise to some of the Caribbean Islands. Stay tuned! Love, Liz