Better late than never...

Hello Everyone! If you didn't know, we were scheduled to go on a 7 day Western Caribbean cruise starting on August 31st...yes, right around the time that Gustav was making his way up to New Orleans, Hanna was threatening South Florida and Ike was stirring it up in the Atlantic! It sounded like a recipe for disaster! Well, Mother Nature took mercy on us (probably because we recycle and I drive a Prius) and the vacation went off without a hitch. (I don't really understand that saying...any explanation is welcomed!

Here is our itinerary in, of course, list format:

Day 1: Depart Miami on the Carnival Valor around 4pm!

The mandatory "Muster" (Titanic-type evacuation drill) brought out the clostrofobia in me! (Notice how much I'm sweating in the picture!) Corinne aided me through it with deep breathing exercises and picture taking!

Day 2: Fun Day at Sea- Corinne checks out the day's activities on our balcony. The day consisted of eating, reading, relaxing, eating, bingo, and then eating again! And pictures in the evening after dinner...

Day 3: Grand Cayman- Swimming with stingrays, snorkeling, and starfish!

Day 4: Roatan, Honduras- walking West Bay Beach, driving around the island, and shopping

Day 5: Belize- ATVing through the rainforest and tube floating through caves!! This day was really the highlight of the trip! The Belizean tour guides were great and it was our favorite shore excursion! On the way down in the bus they gave us sample shots of their local liquor called Cashew Wine.



Day 6: Cozumel- We took a taxi to Paradise Beach where we chilled under a cabana while enjoying...well, what else when you're in Mexico...beer, chips and salsa!




Day 7: Pulling into Maimi- We got back to Miami at about 7 am on the last day. We were a little tired, very relaxed and ready to get home to the cats but so grateful for the wonderful vacation we were able to take before starting our new jobs!



I finally finished this blog, which was started over a month ago, after some "encouragement"...Thanks Uncle Matt! :)

For all 300 + pics from the trip, or to browse our other picture albums, go to http://corinnedavispics.shutterfly.com/