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I slept GREAT that night again. The bed was so Comfy!!!
I awoke on Sat. around 5:30 AM…yes…I said it…5:30! But I did lay in bed till 6..trying to force myself back to sleep. It didn’t work. I got dressed and decided to make the morning rounds. Let’s see what my buddies up on deck were cleaning this morning!
Before I go on, I’ll post the Navigators of the day so I don’t forget to later.
I started my morning journey by looking for the laundry room. Mom and I had talked of doing a load at some point, so I went to check it out.
I wandered a little bit indoors then.
This is one of the pictures that would just randomly start doing something. I think Alice falls down a rabbit hole in this one.
Cabanas is very empty this early in the morning.
It was still pretty dark, but very peaceful. And busy. It’s amazing how many guys are out cleaning.
Nemo’s Reef.
The CM’s were all so nice and friendly and would say hi as I passed by.
I'm an early riser and loved wandering around the ship with no one but crew about. You get a chance to really notice all the details. One day I've got to sail the new ships just to see the Enchanted Art!
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Nice shots of an early walk around the ship without all of the people in front of your subjects. The pirate shots are really good. Claire makes a very good hook. My wife liked the D&B wristlet.
My DH and I are early risers (6am is sleeping in on the weekends!) and we also enjoy wandering around on deck with coffee in hand b/f the crowds come out. Your pictures sure do bring back memories of past cruises! Thank you!
I'm an early riser and loved wandering around the ship with no one but crew about. You get a chance to really notice all the details. One day I've got to sail the new ships just to see the Enchanted Art!
It's so peaceful. I love it.
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Sorry you weren't able to do the aquaduck. Hoping the next day you did.
We do try for the next day.
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Nice shots of an early walk around the ship without all of the people in front of your subjects. The pirate shots are really good. Claire makes a very good hook. My wife liked the D&B wristlet.
Thanks. I think the wristlet is so cute. Claire can really ham up being a pirate. She was one for Halloween a few years ago and some of the expressions on her face were too funny.
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My DH and I are early risers (6am is sleeping in on the weekends!) and we also enjoy wandering around on deck with coffee in hand b/f the crowds come out. Your pictures sure do bring back memories of past cruises! Thank you!
They are bringing back memories for me too. I am excited to get to tour the ship once more in Aug.
Wow when you are up so early you get to see a lot of things that you normally wouldn't see with tons of people around. THose pictures are great. THanks for sharing. Love the detail they do in and on everything.
Just got caught up again! I love Minnie's pirate outfit! Her confusion about the signatures was odd, though. And I love all the portraits of you and Claire in your pirate outfits. The last one of the two of you is particularly sweet.
And I so enjoy all your early morning pictures around the ship. Such great details!
I am loving this trip report and all the fabulous pictures! It really does help those of us who haven't been on this ship yet to visualize our upcoming vacation! I do have to ask where you got that fabulous hat of yours for Pirate Night? I want one just like it!
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Wow when you are up so early you get to see a lot of things that you normally wouldn't see with tons of people around. THose pictures are great. THanks for sharing. Love the detail they do in and on everything.
It's nice and relaxing for me to get up and walk. It's my "me" time. I enjoy doing things with Claire, but sometimes it's fun to just be completely alone too.
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Just got caught up again! I love Minnie's pirate outfit! Her confusion about the signatures was odd, though. And I love all the portraits of you and Claire in your pirate outfits. The last one of the two of you is particularly sweet.
And I so enjoy all your early morning pictures around the ship. Such great details!
I thought that was weird with Minnie too, but oh well. maybe someone got mad about it before or something.
I liked our little pirate shoot too. I wanted my Mom to Pop in a picture or 2, but she always refused.
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I am loving this trip report and all the fabulous pictures! It really does help those of us who haven't been on this ship yet to visualize our upcoming vacation! I do have to ask where you got that fabulous hat of yours for Pirate Night? I want one just like it!
I got that hat about 3 Halloweens ago at Wal Mart. LOL! I think it was only $5. Claire was a pirate that year for Halloween and I dressed up in bascially in the same outfit, only I had black pants and boots on that time since it was colder.
I then hopped in an elevator and went up to Deck 11 to see the daylight and also to see if I could see land yet.
A walk through Cabanas
Drink station near the pools.
And what is that in the distance…Could it be?
I decided to make my way towards the front of the ship to see us approach Castaway Cay. I took a few shots of the adult area on the way.
And then I tried to shoot the sunrise.
While shooting, I started to talk to other guests in the area. Lots of us were excited to see Castaway Cay. I was also amazed at how much nicer it was at the front of the ship today. The day before I was practically blown away, but today you could actually stand there comfortably.
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