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We thought about doing the Stingray in GC but I figured DD wouldn't be too comfortable with all of them swimming around so we opted for the one at Castaway Cay. This was definitely more to her liking. Beautiful photos!
Sorry to hear about the back injury ! To be injured on holiday really stinks. Looks like a beautiful day, glad the excursion went well. Fernanda was one of the CM in Rachel's club, she liked her too.
Here are the navigators for our trip (they are all in one file)! Sorry for the delay Heather (I know you wanted to see them before you left)! The only thing missing is the Duty Free Liquor Price handout, and the Onboard Shopping Promotions flyer (internet, beverage packages, portraits, and some spa info). If someone wants to see those, I can scan them separately and try to attach to this message!
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Sounds like you had a wonderful day!! Sorry to hear about your back. Hopefully it won't bother you too much for the rest of the trip. Also, wonderful pictures from your day!!
Here are the navigators for our trip (they are all in one file)! Sorry for the delay Heather (I know you wanted to see them before you left)! The only thing missing is the Duty Free Liquor Price handout, and the Onboard Shopping Promotions flyer (internet, beverage packages, portraits, and some spa info). If someone wants to see those, I can scan them separately and try to attach to this message!
Thanks for the navigators. Now I can drool some more over my upcoming cruise
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Here are the navigators for our trip (they are all in one file)! Sorry for the delay Heather (I know you wanted to see them before you left)! The only thing missing is the Duty Free Liquor Price handout, and the Onboard Shopping Promotions flyer (internet, beverage packages, portraits, and some spa info). If someone wants to see those, I can scan them separately and try to attach to this message!
Thanks, Marnie! It'll be interesting to compare them to my Navigators (that I'll be getting in 9 days!!!) to see what they've changed with everything else!
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Day 9 – Thursday, August 27, 2009 – My aching back, and another quiet day at sea!
I forgot to mention that last night, we had to put the clocks ahead one hour, so we lost an hour of sleep. I think I also confused my sleeping arrangements…..I slept on the bed last night, not the sofa bed, and the bed was too soft so needless to say, I woke up in even worse shape than yesterday. With the time change, and just being exhausted from our excursion yesterday, we slept in and ended up missing our character breakfast! We did it on the last cruise, and have done numerous character meals at the parks, so I wasn’t really that disappointed. Actually I think everyone was up except for Alexa, so we decided to let her sleep in. Once she woke up, it was back to Topsiders for breakfast! J
After breakfast, we decided to go watch UP in the theater (it was being shown in 3D which we didn’t get when we saw it at home). I don’t know how anyone can get comfortable in the Buena Vista Theater as the seats are so close together. My knees were knocking the chair in front of me and I’m barely 5 feet tall on a good day! Alexa had wanted to go to the Detective School in the club, so I left the movie to go drop her off. After the movie, Alexa’s thing was just about over, so we went to pick her up, and then went down to the Promenade Lounge for the Family Kite Making activity. There were a lot of people there, and no crayons or markers left, so we just grabbed our kite and left. Next up was lunch. Today was the seafood buffet, so we headed to Parrot Cay since we were right there anyway! It was a great spread of food. Colin actually had some prime rib or whatever the beef is they were carving. Everyone stuffed themselves silly!
After lunch, Matt needed his nap, and the kids wanted to swim, so we went up to the Goofy Pool and watched High School Musical while swimming! The kids also played foosball and ping pong. I just sat on the lounge chair, trying to find a comfortable position, which I didn’t really find. I did have a Rusty Anchor, which wasn’t as good as the one last night! The kids snacked on ice cream and fruit from Goofy’s. We were up on deck for a good few hours. Matt finally rose from his nap, and joined us for a bit, although didn’t swim. Today was also the “graduation” ceremony from the kids club. Matt went to drop Alexa and Colin off in their groups, while I went to take a shower (and to down some Advil). By the time I made it down to the theater, the show was over! L At least he had it on videotape.
After picking up the kids from their clubs, we headed to dinner. Tonight was Lumiere’s (Captain’s Gala Menu) and semi-formal night. I had the herbed shrimp and a salad for appetizers. Matt had the oysters Rockefeller and the mushroom soup. Colin had his usual pizza. For dinner, Matt had the lobster tail, and I had the blue cheese and asparagus risotto. I’m not sure what Alexa had but I think it was the kids surf and turf. For dessert, I’m sure I had the sampler. Ali had brought the girls out the chocolate lava cake with ice cream. And then of course he had more magic tricks for the kids!
After dinner, Matt and Alexa went to see Disney Dreams. I sat on the verandah for a while and finished up the bottle of chardonnay. It was cool as we were passing by the Florida Keys, so I was watching the lights. Then I layed in bed with Colin. The sofa bed now, which was rock solid! Colin was asleep before 9 PM. The fireworks from the Pirate Party were due to go off at 10:15, but I never heard them! I’m not sure if Alexa and Matt went to the fireworks or not as I think I finally passed out.
The weather today was…sunny, mid 80s with a breeze!
The best thing today was…..relaxing at the pool and the seafood buffet!
The worst thing today was….my back hurting.
The funniest thing today was……Ali and more magic tricks!
Today we tried…….the seafood buffet
And the result was…..Don’t miss it!
The most magical moment today was……sleeping in for a change!
Coming up next……Castaway Cay – Someone got bit, lots of sunburn, and enough already!
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for the navigators. Now I can drool some more over my upcoming cruise 
With the time change, and just being exhausted from our excursion yesterday, we slept in and ended up missing our character breakfast! We did it on the last cruise, and have done numerous character meals at the parks, so I wasn’t really that disappointed. Actually I think everyone was up except for Alexa, so we decided to let her sleep in. Once she woke up, it was back to Topsiders for breakfast! J
The kids snacked on ice cream and fruit from Goofy’s. We were up on deck for a good few hours. Matt finally rose from his nap, and joined us for a bit, although didn’t swim. Today was also the “graduation” ceremony from the kids club. Matt went to drop Alexa and Colin off in their groups, while I went to take a shower (and to down some Advil). By the time I made it down to the theater, the show was over! L At least he had it on videotape.
Colin was asleep before 9 PM. The fireworks from the Pirate Party were due to go off at 10:15, but I never heard them! 
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