Caribbean Cruise of 2011


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January 16th 2011
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We are back at Sunshine RV Resort after a 9 day cruise. Actually I'd count it as a 7 day cruise as we left Fort Lauderdale about 5 pm and left the ship on the 9th day at 8 am. Sneaky, isn't it? Advertise 9 days, and actually be "out there" for seven. Oh well! We boarded our bus on Thursday after dragging our luggage to the club house in driving rain. The wind was so hard that it actually stop... Read Full Entry



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DollDoll
Doll

She went that a way!
Grand TurkGrand Turk
Grand Turk

Our first stop was Grand Turk which was really geared to selling expensive jewelry. It also had info on John Glenn. See photos ....
Grand TurkGrand Turk
Grand Turk

Bill, Judy, and Lynn are ready to explore.
Nice beachNice beach
Nice beach

Turk had nice beach but we didn't have time to really use it.
Ship in distanceShip in distance
Ship in distance

Petty shot of ship while we sat and relaxed.
Walkway to shops/etc.Walkway to shops/etc.
Walkway to shops/etc.

This led to the shopping area and other features the island had to offer. Expensive place to live!
John GlenJohn Glen
John Glen

This is the island where they picked up John Glen after the USA's first earth orbit.
Sign of explanationSign of explanation
Sign of explanation

Neat symbols and nice memory of things of the past.
MargaritavilleMargaritaville
Margaritaville

Everyone wants to claim Jimmy Buffet. Wonder how many there are in the world? The ladies are ready for them......
Margaritaville SignMargaritaville Sign
Margaritaville Sign

See? No kidding, it's everywhere. Big bar, restaurant, and pool.
Margaritaville PoolMargaritaville Pool
Margaritaville Pool

Why go to the big water when you have this wonderful pool that goes in many directions?
Catalina Island Catalina Island
Catalina Island

Tender's and platform arrives to transport us to the island which is a part of Santo Domingo. We are ready for a bar-b-que and feast put on by the ship.
Boats docked along shoreBoats docked along shore
Boats docked along shore

We saw these when we walked the beach. Also saw a number of people getting diving lessons in preparing for their side trip.
Refreshing WaterRefreshing Water
Refreshing Water

Bill takes his first swim and enjoys the cool refreshing water. Great beaches and crystal clear water.



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