CRUISN'

Charlie and I are "cruise addicts". We took our first cruise in 2005 and it didn't take long to become addicted to our room being cleaned twice a day; the bed turned down at night and chocolates placed on the pillows; delicious all-you-can-eat food and scrumptious desserts 24/7; entertainment when you want it and quiet retreat when you don't; ports of call that are fun to explore; and not to mention time alone with each other! Our first cruise was to the Western Carribean aboard the Carnival Miracle where we visited Grand Cayman, Belize, Costa Maya, and Cozumel. We were lucky on this cruise to also have Will and Kimberlee and their spouses along with us.

The bay at Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

Our second cruise was to the Mexican Riviera aboard the Diamond Princess where we visited the ports of Puerto Vallarta, Matzatlan, and Cabo San Lucas.

Lover's Beach at Cabo San Lucas

The "Arch" at Cabo San Lucas

Our third cruise, abord the Royal Carribean "Serenade of the Seas" was to Alaska where we visited the ports of Sitka, Skagway, and Juneau. We also cruised Glacier Bay, but couldn't get very close because there was still too much ice in the water.

Our cruise ship docked in Sitka Bay

Bridal Veil Falls in Skagway

Our fourth, and most recent cruise, was on Carnival again, this time the Spirit. We cruised the Mexican Riviera but went further south stopping in the ports of Acupulco, Ixtapa/Zihuantenejo, and Manzanilla. We were gone eight days this time, and it was wonderful to be out of the cold and snow and bask in 80 degree weather!

Acupulco - our ship is in the background

Sunset in Acupulco

The bay at Zihauntenejo

A residential street in Zihuantenejo

A side street in Manzanillo