Western Carribean Cruise #1

Dad and I were excited to get away for a 7 night cruise to celebrate our 10 year anniversary.  We had a wonderful time on the Carnival Liberty.  It was warm, sunny, and relaxing... all things missing from Utah this time of year.  The first 1.5 days were spent on the boat.  We loved just being together without the constant interruption of children, though we did think about them often wondering what parts they would like most and how they were doing.  We enjoyed eating hamburgers, Mongolian Wok, and ice cream any time and also enjoyed our fancy sit down nights.  We opted for "Your Time Dining" so we could hit dinner whenever we wanted.  Most of the night we were by ourselves but often close enough to visit with those seated nearby.  One night they offered to have us dine with others.  It was wonderful to sit and visit with and get to know some of the others traveling on the cruise.

Aladdin Hotel in Miami before boarding the ship

waiting to board

Our boat

Lights in the Theater

over looking Miami

 

The beginning of some beautiful days

The Slide as we take off

A view down many floors

(Yes, wearing necklaces...hard to do with kids pulling on them all the time!)

Pleasant day at sea

Ice craving

The Swan

One of MANY beautiful sunsets

Elegant Night

We loved the calm of the ocean

Carnival always does towel animals for guests: The Elephant

We enjoyed cruising with Carnival

One of our favorite things to do.