Chilly's Very Own Fairytale - Day 13

[Chilly]

January 6th 2010

Today was our day at Castaway Cay, we'd ordered breakfast in bed, just because we could, I had hoped we would be able to eat it on our balcony but sadly it was too cold even though the sun was shining.

We headed off the ship and hoped the day would warm up. I purchased a few things in the shop and had them sent back to the ship apart from some postcards which I kept to write and got a few character photos.

We headed over to the adults only beach hoping to do a bit of sunbathing, I lasted 15 minutes.

I did have a quick paddle in the sea though before we left.

We checked out some of the other shops and wrote our postcards, then took them along to the post office.

By now it was lunchtime so we got some food, and this little chap joined us for lunch.

Just after we finished we heard them announcing it was time for the Crab racing. So we walked over to watch. They did round 1 and then moved onto round 2, they started calling out the names of the people who had entered earlier that morning, but one person/family was not there, so they asked if anyone wanted to crab race, I throw my hand up in the air, and got picked, mainly because I happened to be stood behind the board of the crab that had no owner. The CM came over and asked us who we were, he was very excited that we were English as so was he, and he liked that we were honeymooners. We got to name our crab and I said the first thing that came to mind, Speedy.

So in case you don't know they put all the crabs in the middle of a circle and its the first crab to exit the circle that wins. Race 2 got started and DH and I cheered Speedy on, and he won! They held 2 more rounds and then it was time for the final. There were 4 crabs in the final, 2 crabs (including Speedy) were bigger than the other 2. The race began and Speedy shot off the mark taking an early lead but then he slowed down right near the finish line and the other big crab caught him up but then he stopped as well. The 2 smaller crabs then started to gain ground but they were heading right for DH and I and I think they got scared by our mad arm waving as they then turned round and went a different way leaving Speedy to cross the finish line and win the race. The CM was very excited as no English person had ever won before, he also called us the Cinderella story as we were late for the ball but had a fairytale ending. We were presented with our wonderful prize.

Next up we went to rent some bikes and went off to explore the island.

We ended the day with a walk along the beach.

 

[Chilly]

We headed back to the ship, and found they were giving out hot chocolate and cookies and had someone to welcome us back aboard.

We headed up to the top deck to play ping pong but it was a bit windy and the ball was going all over the place so we played basketball instead, I won!

We headed back to the cabin to get ready for that nights show and meal. That night we ate in Animators Palette.

Here is some food that may or may not be what we ate.

Our lovely servers.

After dinner we had a walk around, it was very cold and windy on deck.

We went again to the art gallery as you could now make an offer for the art but after doing an estimate of the suitcase length we were pretty sure it wouldn't fit. We headed to Wavebands and were welcomed by the CM as the crab race winners. We played Family Fortunes and then had a dance before going back to the cabin for the last time. I realised later I'd left my cardigan in Wavebands which was very annoying as I wore it all the time.

 

[natalielongstaff]

oh i love the idea of the crab races...i really want to do that next time i go now

 

[mandymouse]

What lovely clear photos of Castaway Cay Claire, though it's a shame it was a little chilly

The crab race looks like fun, I may need to check that out next time

Another fab day

 

[fav_is_tink]

another great day

 

[Ware Bears]

What a lovely day.

 

[jockey]

Wonderful day I can't wait to go to Castaway Cay! The crab race sounds like fun I must remember to check it out

 

[Jets fan]

Another great day. Shame about the weather, but at least it didn't rain! Love your pics

Tina

 

[Pinky166]

We watched the crab race in September. Well done Speedy.

 

[suzycute]

We've never seen the crab race on either of our Wonder trips - maybe an excuse to take another trip?

 

[buzz for boys]

How disappointing that it was so cold for the whole of the cruise !!
Love the sound of the crab races although doubt we will ever see it as Dh has informed me he has a fear of boats inparticulaur the sinking of boats - I think Titanic has scarred him for life
Cant wait to read more of your trip and Im hoping it starts to warm up soon !!

 

[florida sun]

Well done Speedy, what great fun, lovely day