We had a most awesome time cruising through the Carribean. Believe it or not, I got off the plane both times without her finger impressions permanently indented in my forearm. I was very proud of her for making the flights as you all know how scared Debbie is of flying. We got out of the port of Tampa on time last Sunday. It is about a 2 hour trip to actually clear the mainland of Florida and actually be out at sea. We got settled in our balcony stateroom and them began to explore the ship. Not the biggest in the Carnival fleet, but big enough at 88,000 tons and 2100 passengers. We were at sea all day on Monday and reached the Cayman Islands on Tuesday, Roatan on Wednesday, Belize on Thursday, and finally to Cozumel on Friday before another day at sea on Saturday. I enjoyed Belize the most and could care less about Roatan and Cozumel. If you want to get hounded by the locals...get off the boat in Roatan or Mexico. In the future, if I elect to return to either..I will book some type of excursion and not bother with the shopping districts. I think Debbie and I both enjoyed our time together on the ship the most sunbathing, romantic dinners, and some dancing. The shows and comedians were fun and there was always something to do on deck. I think the theme of the week was reconnecting and focusing on each other. I am so proud of my wife, love her with all my heart, and anxiously look forward to the next 30 years with her!
