pjstevens
Had our DFTW Vow Renewal on the Wonder
- Joined
- Feb 22, 2005
Day 5 Castaway Cay (yea I know, it has been forever since I updated. Im such a slacker). I got already to start when I realized that none of my photos from this day were online!
The entire time we were planning our cruise, I kept say Castaway Cay, i.e. kay I could not get that it was Cay, i.e. key!
We started the day, as usual with breakfast from room service and a sunrise from our verandah.
My attempt at a panoramic photo (dont laugh I cant see well)
See those LITTLE guys down there??? Wait til you see what they can do
They actually hold the mooring lines
Oh and these photos today are from my new camera that I got to take underwater photos. I LOVE my camera and had a little trouble using a point and shoot. But boy am I glad I bought this and got it on ebay for maybe $60 (including the waterproof case).
The mandatory photo of the Flying Dutchman (we actually got a good view of the back but I didnt take pictures then)
One of the few photos of the two of us (that wasnt a self portrait). We are waiting for the jet skis to be ready for our tour.
This was our very first time either of us had been on a jet ski (let alone drive one). I cannot wear sunglasses (or any glasses) cause they give me an instant headache. I suffer from migraines and do not need any help in that area. We were told that you shouldnt wear hats or glasses (unless they are on a strap) cause you may loose them in the water. (remember this for later)
We were given a QUICK course on how to use the jet ski, including what happens if you fall off (the thing will stop cause there is a kill switch attached to your wrist, so as you fall in the water, the strap pulls the key or whatever was keeping this thing going, lol). Being a larger person, I was real nervous at first getting on this machine. But boy was it fun!!! We were whipping over waves with them breaking right over us!!! Salt water right into those eyes that were not protected by glasses. Sunscreen running down my face mixing with the salt water into my eyes . Got the picture OUCH!!!! I was driving with one hand and shielding and protecting my eyes with the other (not a good combo) but it really was a LOT of fun! We had two guides showing us where to go and telling us to speed up at times if we went to slow or got to close to each other. We ended on this little stretch of land (I guess someone around the side of the island cause we couldnt see Castaway Cay from where we were.
One of the guys who was on the tour with us saw a starfish. Ive never seen a real live starfish!
So I had to try to get a closer photo underwater!!!
Soon it was time to go back to the beach so we were off again into the waves with water splashing over the jet ski into my eyes!!! (ouch again!) Note to self, if and when we do another cruise GET SUNGLASSES!!!
After we got back to shore it was time for our bike ride around the island. On our way to where the bike pick up is we ran into this guy
We then got our bikes and followed the route to the observation lookout. I did take some photos, but cannot find them (huh?) Oh, well it was nice to see and get some exercise in the meantime.
It was then time for lunch at the grown up beach and time to relax and enjoy the sun, sand and water. The water was beautiful and so clear and clean. We had rented floaties for the day and I lounged on the float for a long while (actually dozing a time or two). Only to awaken WAY FAR OUT there!!!! Boy is it hard to paddle back in when you dont want to get off the float. I dont like to touch things on the bottom and I wasnt even sure if I could touch with how far I was out. I finally made it back to shore and we got some lounge chairs to relax on.
We then saw our friends Monica and Warren strolling down the beach. So they came over and we chatted and enjoyed a drink on the beach! Boy is that the life! I could get use to that kind of afternoon. But soon it was time to head back to the ship. We still had time to use the Rain Forrest room some more.
We made out way back to the ship and as we passed the post office I remembered that I forgot to bring our postcards off to mail!! I NEVER remember to mail postcards. Not even sure why I even buy them. I had them all written out and ready to go, but NO, never mailed. Oh well, we continue on back to the ship and went to relax in the Rain Forrest room. It was so relaxing and the sun was so tiring I dozed on and off for a while. Each time I opened my eyes there were different people in there, lol. By now, the sun was getting to me. When we got back to the room I realized just how much sun I had gotten! I was burnt! (thank goodness our vow renewal was yesterday!). My head was so burnt that the migraine was starting already.
Well I will end here and when we get back will finish up our very last night on the Disney Wonder!
The entire time we were planning our cruise, I kept say Castaway Cay, i.e. kay I could not get that it was Cay, i.e. key!
We started the day, as usual with breakfast from room service and a sunrise from our verandah.
My attempt at a panoramic photo (dont laugh I cant see well)
See those LITTLE guys down there??? Wait til you see what they can do
They actually hold the mooring lines
Oh and these photos today are from my new camera that I got to take underwater photos. I LOVE my camera and had a little trouble using a point and shoot. But boy am I glad I bought this and got it on ebay for maybe $60 (including the waterproof case).
The mandatory photo of the Flying Dutchman (we actually got a good view of the back but I didnt take pictures then)
One of the few photos of the two of us (that wasnt a self portrait). We are waiting for the jet skis to be ready for our tour.
This was our very first time either of us had been on a jet ski (let alone drive one). I cannot wear sunglasses (or any glasses) cause they give me an instant headache. I suffer from migraines and do not need any help in that area. We were told that you shouldnt wear hats or glasses (unless they are on a strap) cause you may loose them in the water. (remember this for later)
We were given a QUICK course on how to use the jet ski, including what happens if you fall off (the thing will stop cause there is a kill switch attached to your wrist, so as you fall in the water, the strap pulls the key or whatever was keeping this thing going, lol). Being a larger person, I was real nervous at first getting on this machine. But boy was it fun!!! We were whipping over waves with them breaking right over us!!! Salt water right into those eyes that were not protected by glasses. Sunscreen running down my face mixing with the salt water into my eyes . Got the picture OUCH!!!! I was driving with one hand and shielding and protecting my eyes with the other (not a good combo) but it really was a LOT of fun! We had two guides showing us where to go and telling us to speed up at times if we went to slow or got to close to each other. We ended on this little stretch of land (I guess someone around the side of the island cause we couldnt see Castaway Cay from where we were.
One of the guys who was on the tour with us saw a starfish. Ive never seen a real live starfish!
So I had to try to get a closer photo underwater!!!
Soon it was time to go back to the beach so we were off again into the waves with water splashing over the jet ski into my eyes!!! (ouch again!) Note to self, if and when we do another cruise GET SUNGLASSES!!!
After we got back to shore it was time for our bike ride around the island. On our way to where the bike pick up is we ran into this guy
We then got our bikes and followed the route to the observation lookout. I did take some photos, but cannot find them (huh?) Oh, well it was nice to see and get some exercise in the meantime.
It was then time for lunch at the grown up beach and time to relax and enjoy the sun, sand and water. The water was beautiful and so clear and clean. We had rented floaties for the day and I lounged on the float for a long while (actually dozing a time or two). Only to awaken WAY FAR OUT there!!!! Boy is it hard to paddle back in when you dont want to get off the float. I dont like to touch things on the bottom and I wasnt even sure if I could touch with how far I was out. I finally made it back to shore and we got some lounge chairs to relax on.
We then saw our friends Monica and Warren strolling down the beach. So they came over and we chatted and enjoyed a drink on the beach! Boy is that the life! I could get use to that kind of afternoon. But soon it was time to head back to the ship. We still had time to use the Rain Forrest room some more.
We made out way back to the ship and as we passed the post office I remembered that I forgot to bring our postcards off to mail!! I NEVER remember to mail postcards. Not even sure why I even buy them. I had them all written out and ready to go, but NO, never mailed. Oh well, we continue on back to the ship and went to relax in the Rain Forrest room. It was so relaxing and the sun was so tiring I dozed on and off for a while. Each time I opened my eyes there were different people in there, lol. By now, the sun was getting to me. When we got back to the room I realized just how much sun I had gotten! I was burnt! (thank goodness our vow renewal was yesterday!). My head was so burnt that the migraine was starting already.
Well I will end here and when we get back will finish up our very last night on the Disney Wonder!
You're back! I was beginning to worry. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
I would love to take the girls there. Maybe some day. 
She is due tomorrow, but no signs of anything yet. So it may be days or up to a week more. 
nine! 
Unfortunately we are stuck here in the snow.
