We all enjoyed a decent lie in and I began to tackle some packing as today was our last full day :-(. Packed up some beers, stopped en-route for snacks and spent a few hours out at Fort Myers beach, followed by a bit of shopping for Kat who wanted to buy gifts for the kids.A final stop at Publix for a few more items for dinner, the plan was to eat the remaining food and drink the remaining drink (there was plenty of both!)Stage two of packing didn't go too well and we ended up taking Jon's kind offer to ship a box of our stuff to us later in the week as it would no way all fit into our suitcases!Cooked up all the food and ate as much as we good, finished the ... read more

A quiet day planned for today, went online to see if the local Walmart had Gro Pros in stock and ordered one for collection. Reserved a boat for tomorrow to go out for the day with Jon and Kat who were arriving later. Bought more food for the bbq.Jon and Kat arrived around 7pm and Jon was straight onto making Moscow Mules which went down well.Fired up the bbq and cooked a huge amount of steak, salad and salmon for me, a little too much wine was consumed, so had a quick dip in the pool before bed.... read more

A bit cloudy first thng so decided to put kayaking off until tomorrow and head to the mall. Had tea by the pool and hit the road for the half hour journey. We had been to the Miromar outlet mall before so knew where we were going. Spent the next few hours buying essentials and non-essentials and a few gifts for friends. Managed to grab a bite of lunch before round two. Some great bargains to be found especially in the Converse store, I could have bought half a dozen pairs but bearing baggage allowance in mind had to settle for two! When asked my name in two stores was treated to renditions of songs by Adele the theme started four hears ago in California and seems to continue each time I visit the US so ... read more

Woke at around 5am to the changing sounds of the ship as she slowed down and began the turn into port of Miami. Within minutes I was treated to one of my favourite views in the world, the Miami skyline, I just love it, it takes my breath away. Stood on the balcony gazing at the night time view of the city and watxhed as the ship docked, then went back to bed to try and get another hour of sleep. Managed about an hour then up and at it in the shower, final bits of packing then a last breakfast in the garden cafe, this time overlooking the millionaires houses of Miami south beach area. Disembarking was a bit hectic, one of the gangways was closed so there was a massive line but it actually ... read more

Another sunny day so early start at Vibe, grabbed the beds and then met Alex up at Garden Cafe. Spent a lazy day up there drinking cocktails (virgin!) and reading mags. Door still not working so watched the poor maintenance guys puzzling over it most of the day and watched a lady obsessed with keeping non members out and had to keep getting up and closing it. Evening was dress up night so put on our posh gear and headed to the Mojito bar, had good fun with Bong the bar man who cracks jokes continually, sampled more of the menu then went for dinner at Manhattan, scallop gratin to start while Alex had the slaw, then Shimp Permemtier for me and Lamb for Alex, another delicious meal with impeccable service. Ended the evening out at ... read more