Vacation!!!

As I'm sure you're aware from my previous post, Kris and I were in need of a vacation. My wonderful bosses granted me a week reprieve, and even gave me an extra day off the week before!  So we booked a cruise on the Carnival Dream for peak hurricane week (I like a good deal) and drove to Florida Friday.  We spent a day with Kris's parents, then were off to the ship! Once on board, we actually relaxed! 

Kris and I had 7 days of quality time!  We played cards, watched TV and movies, watched the views from the balcony, ate lovely meals, ordered free room service, and I even taught myself to crochet with a book! 

I ate my share of chocolate...and drank some coffee...

Our ship stopped at 3 awesome ports:  Bahamas, St Thomas, and St Martin.  Each port was better than the last one, and we enjoyed some beautiful beaches, snorkeling, catamaran sailing, and island tours.  We then had 2 days on board to just relax and recover.  We arrived home Saturday to two happy bichons!  My dear coworker Judith stayed here with the princesses and they were happy and in their own home all week! 

The Bahamas was slightly overcast, but still lovely.  This was our third visit there, and we decided to just go to the straw market and relax.And save our energy for the St Islands!

I love this view of the Atlantis Resort

 Sunday night was dress up night, and we ate a wonderful meal and then watched the NY Jets on the big screen by the pool. All dressed up. Cause that's how I roll.

Towel Bunny and Straight Hair

I was inspired by the awful artwork on board...

Those are dancing polar bears.  Yep.

Monday was a nice day at sea, and Tuesday was a relaxing day in St. Thomas. We awoke to a humid and hot day, so we stayed on the boat until our excursion after lunch. We hopped on an open air bus to tour the island and made it to one of National Graphics's Top Ten Beaches: Magens Bay Beach!

Magens Bay Overlook:  Drake's Point

They walk goats instead of dogs on this island

The beach was awesome!

Crystal Clear Cool water

Lots of Trees for shade for the freckled redheads

Like this one

The bay was so quiet and calm

The sand was fine and soft

Tiny tadpoles lined the shore and parted when you stepped in the water!

Back to the ship!

Towel Elephant!

By far, my favorite port was St. Martin.  With a dutch and french side, I could easily spend weeks there and not be bored.  One day was not long enough!

St Martin Dutch Side

Island Tour

My sweetie

This beautiful tree was on the French side

View of colorful roofs

Awesome Beach and Para sailing (no way)

It was a little hot and humid

French Bikini Beach: No Bikinis for ME!

Golden Eagle Catamaran Sail and Snorkel

Gorgeous Water and Views

My favorite color water!

Chillin on the boat

Snorkel spot:  French Reef

Gorgeous reef and beach

This frog liked my French wrap

And I liked the frog

Fun times

Now we are home relaxed with our precious pups!  I'm still waiting on our cabin steward to make the bed and room service to bring us coffee...