DisPhD Wonder May 6th to 10th

[DisneyPhD]

This trip report is already in progress. For part one please click here.

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The next morning we packed up and realized it would be a lot easier if the van driver picked us up in the back of the resort (where our room was) instead of getting all our luggage there. My SIL called the front desk, they said that would be fine so I called our transport (Sunray, by recommendation of a Dis member.) They didn't think we could, but since SIL had already called said it would be fine with them as long at the resort lets them in. DH took the kids to the play ground and I finished packing. Tony our driver was right on time (a tad early really) and when I called to tell DH to come back Anna feel off the swing, hurting herself. All I could hear was screaming. She was better with some love and hugs. Tony (our driver) was great about getting all of our luggage in the van (8 people) and they had the 2 car seats and one booster as promised. He even agreed for our store stop to drop me off at the outlet for the Disney store and take DH and SIL to the Puplix for water and a few things. I spend $100 and got so much stuff. Even 2 snow white dolls like the other princess ones my DD's had been collecting, but these were only $5 each instead of 15 like in the parks. My 1 year old niece got the 2nd one. Tony our driver was great and we were there in no time.

Arriving at the boat was exciting and I was a bit nervous. We were traveling with only birth certificates and I just hoped all went well. Check in was a breeze. We were on the boat so fast. It was so exciting. It was sunny and warm and after a good lunch at Beach Blanket Buffet it was 1:00 and we could go to our room. Our room seemed so tiny (2604) but SIL and BIL said it was much bigger then theirs a few years ago. It really reminding me of trailer camping, it was roomy if you put everything away in it's spot. We looked out the window, DUMPSTER view. Good thing we moving and that would only be for a few hours. Still we laughed about that (and took a picture.) Our luggage came and I was in the room, this was good since we had a lot to unpack. DH took the girls to swim and explore the ship and I unpacked all 6 bags and stored them under the bed. I meet them up there, and man was that crazy. Both girls loved it, but Lily wanted to go back to the room to nap. DH took her while I watched DD swim and use the slide. He did have a tense moment when Lily had to use the potty and Anna was waiting in line for the slide. He also got asked if Lily was really potty trained about 8 times he said. Anna loved how the Mickey pool was just big enough for her to jump of the edge and go under water, but still be able to stand. She made some friends and had a blast. We went back to the room to change for the sail away party.

As we headed up in our tie die Mickey shirts, it started to rain. Lily was still pretty tried and didn't want to party much. We found Lesley Mahler right away (thanks to her T shirts and ktstewart found us.) SIL and BIL came up later, but I took Lily back to the room since she didn't like the rain. We had a sail away party, but we didn't actually leave the dock until later. DH and Anna explored then and took video of it. He saw a restaurant and when you zoomed in all the people were standing waving us on, with the Mickey white hands. It was pretty neat.

As we headed out to sea I found a new phenomenon. I get sea tipsy or drunk. I didn't feel sick, I felt dizzy, silly and rather tipsy. Funny coming from a women who almost never drinks alcohol (or hasn't had any in 10 years.) Dinner at Parrot Cay was good, turns out it was right above our room. We saw some characters in the lobby and went to see the show. Lily got restless and I decide to explore the ship and get our free DVC pins. This started the 1st of me getting lost and turned around. I went to find the DVC rep after dinner for our free pins, but instead found the kids clubs. I visited Flounders where the very nice cast member agreed that Lily was mature enough to try out the OC instead of the nursery and made that note in the computer. (this was something I was concerned about.) I then went to the check in for OC and got a pager for both girls. I toured the OC with Lily. She liked it and the bathrooms even had potty seats (so she wouldn't fall in,) a real possibility for a 22 pound 2 year old using it by herself. The problem was even with the small ship toilets she couldn't get up there on her own. Her big sister would have to stay with her and give her a lift (something the staff was fine with.) There seemed to be a lot going on, Lilo and Stitch was playing with the group and as we were leaving we found Cinderella coming in. Lily had her all to herself. (I got a picture.) She was tried and we went back to the room for bed. Wonderful loving SIL had hung our room sign she got all ready for us (and Anna decorated with stickers.) Lily loved her little bed (the couch one). All the dolls were set up there was a towel lobster waiting for us with chocolates too. We watched a little T.V. and Anna and Daddy came back to the room. Anna loved her bed that turned down out of the wall an Emy had bought an extra big rail for us (she is a roller after all.) The boat was rocking, but we all felt good and slept well.

 

[mormadsmom]

we checked in with only birth certificates too. Was alot easier than I thought. Only I brought my birth announcement instead. Lucky for me, I brought the "real" one just in case. Love the tye dye.

 

[DisneyPhD]

day 2 on the boat, 1st full day Nassau. We slept in some (as much as you can, after all the sun is up and the day is calling.) We grabbed breakfast with BIL and family at PC and decided to have the morning on the boat and then afternoon on the island for a few hours. It was a bit overcast and really windy. We checked the girls in the OC club (Anna's 1st time.) What to do now? We didn't really want to get involved in anything big incase we got paged (1st time after all.) We walked the boat, now the pools were empty. It was really windy. We didn't feel like getting changed for the adult only pool. We really just enjoyed our time for a few hours, then got the girls. They were happy to see us. Anna said she had to host Lily on the toilet. Thank goodness for big sisters. Lunch and Tritons and then we got ready to head out. Good food.

DH and didn't really have much we wanted to do on the Island, I just wanted to see it and shop some. DH is not a shopper, he was only going for BIL and us. Shortly getting off the boat I knew I didn't want to, the sun came out and the girls wanted to swim. Still we were here, my 1st time outside of the US besides Canada. We did see a great T-shirt. It said "what part of no do you not understand??? I don't want my hair braided," and a check list of other things, but I missed it. Shopping wasn't that fun, we found the Coach store. The prices were all list price and we didn't feel like haggling. Even for half price I didn't want to pay that for a purse. All of a sudden I realized that these girls were going to have to pee at some point, and I didn't want to have to find a bathroom here. Shortly after we headed back, BIL and SIL stuck around some. We were back on the boat in no time and changed for the pool. Once again shortly after swimming Lily got sleepy and DH took her back for a rest. Anna and I swam for a while, got a snack of fruit and some sandwiches (yummy.) At 4:00 we headed back to the room because I knew DH wanted to attend the DVC presentation. We already missed the make your own kite. Man there is just too much happening on this boat. Anna and I bathed and got ready for dinner and rested some. DH came back an hour later and said it was a fun presentation, and he got a free bag, along with pins and hats for everyone. I love DVC.

Dinner was dress up and I remember reading Ariel was out for pictures somewhere. We found her and got some. The girls wore their princess dresses, Anna was a super poffy Cinderella wedding dress one. I had a black velvet dress I had no other good reason to wear, but DH was fighting getting dressed up. Still he looked good in a mock turtle neck and pants. Dinner at Tritains was good. Our severs were great at getting soy milk for Lily, chocolate milk for Anna and diet sprite for DH and I every night. I had a great steak dinner, mango soup, got to love it. Good meal. During a bathroom break (they always need to go as soon as I get my food) I ran into Kstwert. After the girls were done eating I ran them to the OC. Anna had to take of the wedding dress. She couldn't play in it well. I had a spare play dress in my bag. We had a nice dinner otherwise, my niece was in flounders and DSIL and BIL were having a good night too. After dinner we shopped some before picking the kids up out of the kids club. They were both looking forward to show tonight, Hercules the museical. It was good.

Another good nights sleep. Today wasn't the best weather, but we land at Castaway Cay and we were really looking forward to it.

 

[DisneyPhD]

Picture time!

Lunch right after we got on the ship at BB

Group shot entering the ship

 

[DisneyPhD]

dad with Lily at lunch

girls before dinner.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Fun TR!

 

[AKL_Megs]

Sounds like you had so much fun so far! I can't wait to read more!

I'd always imagined there isn't much to do (as an adult) on a cruise other than eat, swim, and relax - and from what you have posted, I guess I'm not all that wrong! It seems so relaxing... that's it, DF and I, we're going on a cruise! We can eat and relax with the best of them!

Can't wait to read the rest!

 

[DisneyPhD]

Sounds like you had so much fun so far! I can't wait to read more!

I'd always imagined there isn't much to do (as an adult) on a cruise other than eat, swim, and relax - and from what you have posted, I guess I'm not all that wrong! It seems so relaxing... that's it, DF and I, we're going on a cruise! We can eat and relax with the best of them!

Can't wait to read the rest!

Actually I think there really is so much more to do for adults. So many programs and activities always going on, you are always missing something. Not to mention spa treatments and stuff. So much to do for on shore excursions and fun like that. A lot of that does cost extra. Still the program stuff doesn't. There is parties and dancing going on always for adults, game shows. So much during the night.

My SIL younger sister we almost never saw during the cruise. She was off having fun until 3:00 am every night. Now I personally don't think I would be letting my girls do that when they are 16, but at least it was safe and sort of supervised.

We just tried to focus on the man stuff for the 1st cruise. There really was so much more we just missed out on.

Here comes day 3.........

 

[DisneyPhD]

We slept in some, as much as you can with young kids. Breakfast again at PC and then we were packed and ready to hit CC. It was looking gray, but warm out. We were ready to head out and get a good spot on the beach. We packed up and too the double stroller with us. With the gray skies we decided to take the rain cover for the stroller and umbrella with us. We had no idea how soon we were going to need it. We got off the boat, got a bunch of towels (they give them out right there, not at the beach) We walked instead of taking the tram (it wasn't long and we didn't have to fold up the stroller.) Right when we got to the shop and bathroom area is started to dump rain, really hard. We ran for the closest cover, the men's room. DH stood in the cover, the girls were mostly dry with the rain cover and I had the umbrella. There was men and women alike huddling there. One women ran into the men's room, with her friend calling out after her "Get out of the men's room!" It was funny. We just all wanted to be dry. After some time standing in the rain I decided to go over women's side, after all I needed to use it anyway. It wasn't as crowded in there. It rained for what seemed like 30 min, but I think it was less. Once it stopped we hit the beach, sacrificed a few towels to dry off a group of chairs with an umbrella (I even got the umbrella up myself.) It wasn't sunny, but the rain was over. My BIL and SIL found us after a few min and we went down to the water. It was pretty busy (we should of headed down the beach some for less of a crowd.) The water was on the chilly side, with lots of seaweed in it. Still we had funny playing in it and the sand. We took some pictures, the sun would come out, but there was rain off in the distance. We all prayed it would go the other way. It seemed just a bit away from clearing up all morning. This did not stop Anna at all, who had a great time (as did the rest of us really.) DH and I went up to cookies when it opened to grab a bunch of hot dogs, burgers, chips, fruit and drinks to eat back the beach.

After lunch Anna wanted to check in the kids program. They were changing activies, so I stayed with her. It sprinkled some. I dropped her off, and went back to the beach. I had left my pager back on the boat so we had to check on her every so often. I wasn't sure if she was going to have fun, so we just went back to the beach umbrella. Lily was getting tried, and DH had enough of the beach, but I was not ready to go. We were able to see from the path that Anna was indeed having fun. We went to check Lily in too, but while she wanted to play, she didn't want us to leave. DH took her back to the room for a nap, but since the sun was just now coming out, I was not going to leave. Anna was having fun still so I left her and sat on the beach and relaxed some. After a while I decided she needed new sun screen and should come swim with me, so I checked her out. She was playing with a friend there, who was also checking out. Back at the beach, her friend was there too and she had such a blast playing with her (and her 2 brothers, they were triplets and this was their 1st family vacation.) The crowds had cleared out, along with the clouds and tons of beach things were left behind. The kids grabbed tubes and mats and had such a great time. I chatted with the parents and it was a nice afternoon. The rumors that because of the rain we might come back tomorrow instead of a day at sea was flying fast. We headed by shortly before 4:00.

DH had bathed Lily and she was napping when we got back to the room. Anna and I had a bath. You know you are close with your kid when you can share a tub in a cruise ship and have it go smoothly. The captain made an announcement. Because of the rain we were heading back tomorrow to castaway cay for a another day! It was win, win. People who wanted to stay on the boat could, people who wanted the beach could and both would be less busy. Anyone who rented anything today could get it again tomorrow for free and if what you wanted to do was canceled, you could do it then. The only down side for me was instead of an easy slow pace home we were going to have to go as fast as the 1st night. More potential for sea sickens, but a small price to pay for me.

It is pirate night, we were looking forward to it. DH was a POTC ride shirt I bought him at the outlet last year. I wore a skirt with a tank top and a silk scarf my brother brought back from Thailand. The girls has some costumes, but wanted to wear their twirly dresses instead. Since we had time before the dinner I thought I would take the kids to club before hand. It was empty, the kids were down having dinner. My kids wanted to do the pirate dinner, so they just played for 15 min with we watching them.

We had a fun dinner. The bandana's were out at our table, and we had the servers fold some for us in neat ways. We were at Tritons again tonight. (6:00 seating). As I was walking Lily over to look at the Ariel mural I saw a table of adults, all with pirate scarves on as hats. I told him they looked too cute and has anyone taken a picture yet? They said no, so I ended up taking about 5 for them all with different cameras. It was pretty funny. The meal was very good, and after we were looking forward to the show. Girls played briefly in the kids club in between. We were all looking forward to the Golden Mickey's. It was chilly in there, so I was glad for my scarf, instead of wearing it around my waist it went over my shoulders. The girls really enjoyed the show too, even Lily sat well. After we all headed up for the party. Once on Deck 9 we ran right into Lesley and her family all decked out. They looked great. Anna loved dancing on her dad's shoulders, but Lily was tried (it was 10:00 at night.) bedtime at home is 8:00 but we never made that on vacation. Still this did end up being the latest night of the whole trip. We moved around some, Lily was getting heavy in my arms. We moved to the deck over the goofy pool and I put Lily on my shoulders. While I was walking off near the end I didn't realize it had a "lip" that went up (over the pool) and tripped. Thank goodness all I hurt was my leg, Lily was fine on my shoulders.

After believe it or not we were a little hungry and it was midnight buffet night. Looking back now this might have been a bad plan. I think this night is the one that put my IBS over the edge and made for an uncomfortable rest of the trip. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. DH commented he wanted to turkey leg, so I got one for him. Man it was hot. After we got a few things and headed back to the room, we decided we wanted dessert. So back out I went. It was then I ran into SIL and BIL who had their baby asleep in the stroller and where wondering around. They said they were on Deck 10 for the party part. I took the booty back to the room. It was a good night.

 

[DisneyPhD]

Picture time. The family dressed up.

Fun with scarfs BIL, SIL and her little Sis

 

[DisneyPhD]

Super cute picture of Lily I forgot to post before.

Anna wore her Esmerelda dress, Lily a Royal Princess one she got at Target. Not priates, but I think we got the eara right at least, and they looked cute. The Esmerelda one is just like the prirate one I saw, but not in black and white, and much cuter really.

 

[CRSNDSNY]

Love the pic of you and Lily on the beach!
The girls look adorable in their dresses...I love how you could tell in photos how nicely they get along.

I'm really enjoying your TR!

Did you have trouble pushing your double around on CC? Did you have to push it onto the beach? You have a Peg Perego, right?

 

[DisneyPhD]

They do get along well and play together for the most part. They have been all morning, and we have all been lazy. It was funny other beach, Anna had so much fun with her new friend, that poor Lily did get left out some.

We did have an issue pushing the peg double on the boat. It was very tight. Everything is on a smaller scale then you are used to. The hallways are tight, it barely fit on the elevator. We basically folded it up and left it when on the boat. We did take it off for both islands. We carried it on the beach, with the kids out of out. It wasn't too far at all. Everything is close together and it is nice how all the chairs and umbrellas are already set up (and don't cost extra.)

We considered getting one of their strollers to use on the boat (free but deposit of $200 on cc.) They were joggers and pretty big, but single. Still we never really needed it, everything really is so close together. We needed the double for WDW though and had to take it with us on the boat.

 

[AKL_Megs]

Actually I think there really is so much more to do for adults. So many programs and activities always going on, you are always missing something. Not to mention spa treatments and stuff. So much to do for on shore excursions and fun like that. A lot of that does cost extra. Still the program stuff doesn't. There is parties and dancing going on always for adults, game shows. So much during the night.

Really! I bet it's so much fun. Nobody I know has ever said anything about anything like that. All I ever hear about is how you can eat 24/7, take naps on the deck, eat some more, visit the islands, take a nap on the beach, eat some more... You catch my drift. I'd be all about the game shows and different activities! I don't think I would ever make it to 3am, though. I usually expire around 1:00, if I make it that long!

 

[AKL_Megs]

I love the pics! Is that the Black Pearl in the water at Castaway Cay? It sure looks like it! Neat!

Anna sure looks like she loves her sister, it's so cute! How nice that you all got to spend another day on the island! I'd have been upset if it rained and would have been excited to get another day, even if it meant a speedy trip back. I haven't had any experience with sea sickness on any boat here in Michigan, so I doubt I would on a cruise ship, but who knows! I hope it was a sunny day the second thime around!

Can't wait to read about the rest of the trip!

 

[DisneyPhD]

Wednesday May 9th. another try at CC. This time we didn't get moving as fast. We didn't end up with as good of seats. It would have been better to go farther down the beach, but Anna had found her friend right where she left her yesterday (at right by the lifeguard tower.) She was having a ball. It was better weather, but still a bit hazy and breezy. Not rainy though. The waves on the other side of the breakaway where pretty big. I heard later this was because of the storm of the coast of Georgia.

Lily was a tried, clingy whinny child. Why?????? Oh I know, she was up until like 11:00 or later last night. Opps, I guess it is my fault. She would not let me put her down for one minute. I walked all the way on the beach to see if SIL and BIL where there (they were going to meet us later, but wanted to go down there.) I had to stop and rest for a while. I really thought she would fall asleep, but didn't. We played for awhile, then had lunch. I saw Lesley and her family again at lunch, she took a picture but I didn't have my camera with me. We also meet up with BIL and SIL who had left the baby at Flounders, but had to go back to get her shortly so their time was limited.

We played for a while, then headed back to the boat for a swim. This is when I noticed that kids who at swim diapers on at the beach, were playing in the Mickey pool diaperless. Now I really don't know, but seemed odd to me. I know I have a very small 2 year old who really is potty trained (and we have her use the potty before she can swim and then have her try every hour or so. We had some pizza by the goofy pool and saw Nemo. It was very busy. I hate to think how busy it would of been if we didn't have many people on this Island. I took Lily back for a bath and rest around 2:30. Anna had to be in the kids club at 4:00 for the kids graduation. DH took her and I stayed in the room when Lily napped and I packed. The boat was rocking, and I was not feeling so great. Still there was a lot of packing to be done. I wanted to get it over with. By the time DH was back and Lily was up we got ready for dinner. Animators plate tonight. I took some bonnie, but still wasn't feeling so great. Lily wore her Disney Cruise line dress that a kind Dies member sent to me when her DD outgrew it. When we picked up Anna they gave me a T. shirt and cap with Mickey ears for Lily too. Very nice of them. We turned in the pagers then.

I was looking forward to dinner, but the rocking and movement was not doing well with me. By the time my appetizer and salad came it was clear I was not going to be able to eat. I had already gone back to the room for more sea sickness meds, and Emy was in there setting it up for the night. When my steak came I had to leave. Luckily Emy was done by that time and I went and laid down. By the time dinner was over I was feeling a bit better, but I really didn't want to be in the show and need to rush out, so I missed Disney Dreams. Something I am sad about, but am glad the girls and DH got to see it. So that is really all that maters. I was really torn between being sad about leaving and really wanting to get off the boat.

The next morning there was no way we were going to get to our 6:30 am breakfast time. We were all packed with the luggage already put out. Turns out DH put away the clothes I wore the night before and my bra with it. I thought I had an extra. So I started and end the trip missing another piece of underwear. At least I got my luggage once we got off the boat with the van instead of DME. (Sorry if this once again was too much info.) Just like the other time it was a source of much joking.

We were too late for breakfast, so we headed up to BBB. I was scared to eat with my tummy trauma, but we did get food and off the boat. In line for costumes DH noticed that Max the entertainer from the 1st right was in line behind us. I get a call on my Cel phone from BIL, who said he left a piece of luggage and could we grab it? I was right there and already insisted that we get sky cab so it wasn't had to toss it on the cart. It was the old samsomite that he borrowed from FIL and it was held shut with duck tape. They often borrow our luggage when they take a trip, but we where using it this time. When we reached costumes the guy was friendly and was so interested in our old luggage that he didn't even ask us many questions. Lucky for BIL we were running late.

Tony our driver was there a few min after we got out. We loaded in and the trip went fast. I asked if he could take us to the outlet again to return a shirt I bought that didn't fit. He said no, only because the store would not be open until an hour after we passed there. He did say he should be back during the day and would call my cell phone and run me over there.

Once at SSR our rooms were not ready, but where close together (2 studios) they were in the paddocks and we really didn't want that. We requested the springs. They were able to get us 2 ready rooms, one on the 1st floor for BIL and SIL, but they were not in the same building. Still we were good with that. Bell services brought their luggage to them, and then over to us (they were all on the same cart from the van.) They were going to rest and then head out ot MK. Their friends who where going to meet them, ended up blowing them off. Too bad because they could of done MK with us earlier, but still it was easier to be on our own anyway.

To make a long and not so fun or interesting story shorter while my sea sickness was over I was still having tummy issues from all the rich food on the trip and didn't feel up to much anyway. I was glad our plans were to stay around the resort. We rented a surrey bike and road it around, calling BIL on the phone to come out of his room and say hi to us. After we had lunch at artist plate and then walked over to the new pool in the just opened section. It has a cute water play area with race horses that squirt water. We were not dressed for swim yet, but both Anna and Paul ended up pretty wet. Back to the room to rest before swimming. We all feel asleep, and my phone rang. It was SIl who said that once entering MK they got a "wish" they got to spend alone time with Cinderella. She was very excited.

Lily continued to sleep while Paul took Anna to the pool. I read a book and rested.

Anna loves the pool at SSR. It is one of her favorites. She loves the little slide, but went on the big one for the 1st time this trip too. When Lily woke up we joined them. We had a good swim. They were having a game that if you had things they called out and brought them up you would get points. The one with the most points won in the end. We weren't playing, but it was fun to watch.

After swimming and baths it was time for dinner. We decided to try Tuff club, the new sit down place there. Looking back I kind of wish we hadn't. It wasn't bad, but it was so much more, and the food wasn't that much better then AP. We waited for the boat to DTD and the dock at Rainforest is closed so they let us off at PI. We hadn't been there in a while. Lots of new places. We shopped some but it was so crazy busy and I was starting to feel icky again so back to the room to rest. We tried to find the path from DTD to SSR, but couldn't. We did get bus, so we made it back to the room. Turns out I did not have a good night back at the room, but at least I was in the room and off the boat. The next day we were flying home, I was hopping I would be able to make it ok.

Tony never called, he must of been busy. Oh well. It was super nice of him to offer anyway.

 

[DisneyPhD]

The next morning I felt a bit better and we packed up and relaxed about the resort. NW has resort check in, but BIL and SIL could not use it because they have a lap child. We did check in so we didn't have to bother with our luggage and we could help them with theirs once at the airport. We then ate at AP and toured the new AK room layouts in the theater at the DVC center. They were impressive. Really cute, nice size. The one bedrooms have a chair that can be a sleeper too so they can sleep 5, or at least 2 kids don't have to share. Even the wood bedstands and entertainment had lion king in them. It was very cute.

Lily liked the wardrobe. She was hiding in it (for her sister to find her) when another couple came along and opened it, finding Lily in there was a shock for him and the jumped back and laughed. Actually he was really surpized, I hope the man didn't need change of pants himself, always bring an extra pair was we now know.

Well this upset Lily greatly, and she was all crying. That is what you get for hiding in wardrobes silly girl. I didn't even realize she was in there, bad mommy! We are trying to get BIL and SIL to buy so SIL did a tour while the rest of us went swimming. We so did not want to dry off and pack up to leave at 2:00. At 2:30 we were calling BIL to hurry up, the bus was here. We most of been their last stop because we went right to the airport.


SIL was worried, they had changed her seats to up front so she wouldn't have to walk far with her leg. That change did not go through and they were spilt up some. So was DH and I, I was with Lily, he was 2 rows back with Anna. They did no preloading (my only complaint about this NW trip.) Just 1st class and those in whelle chairs. Well SIL grabbed her baby and showed them her walking cast and went on early. For the rest of it was a crazy everyone seated at once mad dash. We just sat, we were trapped with the double stroller. Finally BIL went to the back of the line and when he got to the front we all jumped in. When we got to front of the boarding line the airline worker was scolding us for not having the stroller on sooner. Hello, if you wanted the stroller on soon, PREBOARD those with young kids. This really irked me, but what are you going to do.

The seating for the plane was a mess. It areas everyone was spilt up from their groups all over the place. We when got there a women was trying to sit in DH's seat because she didn't have a seat next to her 4 year old son. The boy was very concerned, as was she. I switched with her, leaving Lily next to DH, me across the isle. After I switched she then realized that her seat was 10 rows up and someone else would need my seat (but at least Lily would be next to DH.) Well when most of the plane was seated and a nice young man came to find me sitting in his seat we directed back up the plane. He did finally find a seat, but I felt a little bad. He was alone so I don't think it matter too much to him were he was, as long as he has a seat. Thank you poor boy. I was hoping at least it was next to a cute girl and he would like that better then next to Lily.

Flight went well, but I was in full tummy distress for the last half of it. At least my seat was near the restrooms.

The rest of the trip was uneventful. The only funny thing was SIL 16 year old sister thinking picking up the luggage off the carrousel at the airport was the most fun game ever.

Thanks for reading. This is our last trip report of 2007. One full year until we go again. What ever will we do?

Cruising was fun, but I don't see us doing that yearly. It really was a lot more $ and work. I think about another 3 years though, it was a great experience. Maybe a longer one this time.

 

[DisneyPhD]

I love the pics! Is that the Black Pearl in the water at Castaway Cay? It sure looks like it! Neat!

Anna sure looks like she loves her sister, it's so cute! How nice that you all got to spend another day on the island! I'd have been upset if it rained and would have been excited to get another day, even if it meant a speedy trip back. I haven't had any experience with sea sickness on any boat here in Michigan, so I doubt I would on a cruise ship, but who knows! I hope it was a sunny day the second thime around!

Can't wait to read about the rest of the trip!

It was the black pearl, or was it another boat? I can't remember the name. It was funny because from the ship you can tell it really is a barge, only one side is made up. I guess they only show one side on the movie.

Anna really is a good big sister. I love having 2 girls. Some days I even think I could handle 3 girls, or 2 and boy. Somedays not so much. We will see.

 

[LITTLEKID58]

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[DisneyPhD]

Ok, I am correcting myself. It is the flying ducthman. We wacthed POTC 2 last night. It was just really looking at the boat. It was really cool to see it up close.