7 night Western Caribbean pictoral report

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4>I've got the first segment posted of the <a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12286">Inaugural 7 night Western Caribbean cruise</a> I'll do my best to add a segment every day;)
enjoy,
Ahnalira <img src="http://216.26.162.58/media/clipart/board/sprinkle.gif">

[sandee]

Wow! great photos....interesting report - can't wait for more!

[stormkrow]

The 1-bedroom suites look fantastic.

Can't wait for the rest of the pictorial.

[angelaj]

Your pictures make me wish we had booked a Cat. 3 instead of a 4! ;) Can't wait to see more!!!

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12327">Sailaway Dance Party</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[mmouse37]

Great pics. ARe they taken with 35mm or digital? Thanks for sharing them. The Cat 3's are awesome!!!!

MJ

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4>It's a canon G2 Powershot, and I <img src="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/media/clipart/board/multicolorhearts.gif"> it!
Ahnalira

[travelcrazy]

i love it... great job!!!

[stormkrow]

Love the pictures! Keep them coming.:jester:

[herrmfam24]

GREAT PICS!! i can't wait to see more :)

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4>Here's <a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12390">part three</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12487">dinner at Lumiere's and a stroll through the ship</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[angelaj]

Mmmm . . . my mouth is watering looking at those pictures at Lumiere's!

Anxiously awaiting your next set of pictures!

[@GoofyNut]

Oh My God .... you are killing me with those pictures and the music!

We are set for the Western 9-28-02 with some of the original CRUISETOBERFESTers and a lot of other DISers .... now I can't wait.

Thank You - Thank You - Thank You for this site ... keep the pictures coming, cause I'm anxious to see the ports and any excursions you may have done.

Again "professionally" done!

[josierac]

Originally posted by @GoofyNut
Oh My God .... you are killing me with those pictures and the music!

We are set for the Western 9-28-02 with some of the original CRUISETOBERFESTers and a lot of other DISers .... now I can't wait.

Thank You - Thank You - Thank You for this site ... keep the pictures coming, cause I'm anxious to see the ports and any excursions you may have done.

Again "professionally" done!

Don't you love this site? I do. These are the best pictures on everything disney that I have ever found.

They are definitely Disney specialists.

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12614">a morning stroll on deck nine and breakfast at Topsiders</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Joe & Joanne]

Hi
Sorry we did not get to meet you folks on board. The report is very very nice. Thank you for the memories.

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12820">Italian Buffet at Parrot Cay and Key West shore excursion</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira
PS Next time, Joe and Joanne;)

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12882">a stroll through Key West and Animator's Palate for dinner</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Hopkins]

Loved your pictures of Key West. I can't wait for Grand Cayman and Cozumel.

Thanks for sharing.
Tina :)
Western 1/18/03
PS: Love the camera. It takes wonderful pictures.

[4nana]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your trip report with us. I am really enjoying all your beautiful photos as they are some of the best I've seen and answers many questions! Can't wait for more!!!

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12931">Character Breakfast, Vista Spa and lunch at Lumiere's</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=12998">a tour of Beat Street</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13144">Our first formal dinner</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[herrmfam24]

i just wanted to say how much i enjoy the pictures!! the are fantastic. i am constantly checking for new installments! :)

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13234">Grand Cayman Island after a morning on the ship; >)</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13303">Ashore on Grand Cayman Island</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Hopkins]

Really enjoying every installment. It's like a soap opera, once you start, you can stop. I keep checking back for another addition.

Thanks.
Tina :)

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4>I'll just have to plan another Disney adventure as soon as I see the end of this trip report looming so that you won't run out of "episodes";)
Ahnalira

[Mjasp]

WOW Was it really a twister? We saw what looked like a twister in the sky when we were tendering back to the ship. Noone seemed concerned though.
Did it do any damage?

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4>If it hadn't been raining, I would have taken my precious camera out of its plastic bag and gotten a picture of it touching down.
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13339">Common Grounds and the Master Chef menu dinner</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color= purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13408">Cozumel!</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[BriarRosie]

Bravo! I found your captions to match the pictures perfectly. I really enjoyed the attention to detail in your pictures. Fabulous!

In the Cozumel installment, I was interested to see the new shopping center, since it wasn't there the last time I was in Cozumel, five years ago.

I did't quite expect to see a sushi bar in Mexico. ;)

My DCL experience isn't until January 18, 2003. I am quite excited about it after seeing your report!

I'm sure we all want to see your Palo pics. (I shouldn't see your restaurant pics when I'm hungry!)

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13581">Palo for dinner<a/>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13661">Palo Brunch</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[whytcrystal]

Ahnalira

I am enjoy your pictures tremedously!! Are you using a digital camera? Would you mind sharing the type with me? The resolution is fabulous. And the attention to detail - breathtaking.

Thank You for helpping me look forward to my trip!
:bounce: :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :jester:

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4>Yeppers, it's a digital camera... Canon G2 Photoshop

I <img src="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/media/clipart/board/multicolorhearts.gif"> it!
Ahnalira

[iluvorlando]

I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying your pictorial review. It is absolutely fabulous. All the pictures I wished I had taken, and the pictures of the food! How wonderful for all those first time cruisers to see it beforehand.

All I can say is I can't wait for the rest! Excellent job!:D

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13836">Childrens' Areas</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13952">Palo Tea and Captain's Gala Dinner</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[BriarRosie]

Originally posted by Ahnalira
<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=13952">Palo Tea and Captain's Gala Dinner</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

After reading that, I must say...

"At first I was afraid....I was petrified...." ;)

Congrats on bringing home the gold! I want one of those.

Until January 18, 2003...

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=14036">Castaway Cay</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans ITC" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=14289">More Castaway Cay</a>
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans ITC" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=14351">Back on the Ship</a>

I can see the end in sight; >)
enjoy,
Ahnalira

[CaliforniaDreaming]

Great pictures, Ahnalira! :)

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4><a href="http://www.ourlaughingplace.com/toast/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=10&tid=14431">Finale</a>
Whew!
Enjoy,
Ahnalira

[stormkrow]

Ahnalira,

I want to thank you for a beautiful photo presentation of your cruise. I was patiently (not really) waiting for each installment. Since we're going on the July 6th western in 2 weeks, your pictures and editorials were of great help.

Thanks again!:smooth:

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans itc" color=purple size=4>I wonder what I'll do with my time now that I've finished... maybe plan another one; >)
Ahnalira

[BriarfoxinWA]

What a great job! I just book the West. Caribbean cruise from next March/April. You have the best photos!!!

How was the snorkling / kayaking tour? Were there any kids on it or is there an age limit??

[Ahnalira]

<font face="tempus sans ITC" color=purple size=4>It was one of the best tours I've ever done. The tour hosts were excetional, imho, and the kayaking was really fun, too. The snorkeling is very different than what you'll find in the deeper Caribbean waters, but interesting. I saw kids as young as 8 in the party.
Ahnalira

[BriarfoxinWA]

Thanks for the info! You did a great job with you pictures!

We just got back for a week and half at WDW and I want to go BACK ASAP. DH, who thought that the cruise was just too expensive to do, is now totally sold on the idea! So I booked it FAST before he could change his mind!:)

[@GoofyNut]

You have outdone any cruise report I have ever seen. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ..... You brought the magic of a Disney Cruise to life.

[BethA]

Fantastic pictures! I wish mine came out like that!!! You took all the pictures I should have taken--amazing photos of the ship and all the food. If you publish a DCL book I'll be the first to buy. My pictures are shabby by comparison. Thanks for the great site. Beth

[Kajunswty]

I especially love the way you managed to get all your pictures with no one in the back ground ~ now that is talent (or patience - maybe alittle of both!) :D

Thanks for all your hard work ~ the website it Wonderful!!!!!:jester: