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Sorry to hear the news about Mike. Job finding pixies coming your way! I know there isn't much to see in Nassau. When I was there, I did an excursion that went to a couple of forts, the Junkanoo museum (which to me was the best part) and the Queen's Staircase. Now I've done it, so if I return to Nassau, I'll probably stay on the ship!
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I'm sorry to hear about Mike. I hope that he is able to find another job soon!
Great morning so far! I enjoyed staying on board when we were in Nassau, but I do wish that we had gotten off and at least gotten some pics of us in front of the Welcome to the Bahamas sign or something. You know, to prove that we were actually there too!
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Great little walking adventure in Nassau! I've never felt unsafe there, I just get exhausted saying "no thank you" so many times! for the job hunt!
I can see why people would feel a bit off if they stray from the touristy areas on foot, but I personally was ok.
Thanks for the pixies!
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Sorry to hear the news about Mike. Job finding pixies coming your way! I know there isn't much to see in Nassau. When I was there, I did an excursion that went to a couple of forts, the Junkanoo museum (which to me was the best part) and the Queen's Staircase. Now I've done it, so if I return to Nassau, I'll probably stay on the ship!
If we ever make it back, I'm sure we'll stay on too - so much to do on the ship anyway!
Thanks for the pixies too!
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I'm sorry to hear about Mike. I hope that he is able to find another job soon!
Great morning so far! I enjoyed staying on board when we were in Nassau, but I do wish that we had gotten off and at least gotten some pics of us in front of the Welcome to the Bahamas sign or something. You know, to prove that we were actually there too!
Thank you Jen!
Thaty why we got our picture in front of that building which is totally alluding me as to what it was now. The sign that's right as you get off the ship was crowded both times so I'm glad I got the other one.
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I am sorry to hear about Mike losing his job. I hope that he finds something soon and better than his last job.
I have been there with my Husband. Hang in there something will hopefully come soon.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I plan to work on the next update tomorrow as many people are going to be out of the office. Shhh!
Once back on the ship we headed to our room to get ready to hit the pool! Once in the room we saw our stateroom host had visited us and left out bandanas for pirate night later on, but we only got 3. Melissa took care of that later and gave us one of hers – either she’d gotten 4 or one of them wouldn’t be wearing it. We always enjoyed seeing how the boys’ stuffed animals would be displayed too. We got into our suits and lathered up with sunscreen and then went up to the pool deck. Another shout out to the awesome spot of our room because we just went up 2 floors to Cabanas and went to the pool from there. It was so easy & convenient!
Once on the pool deck we found Melissa & fam pretty quick. I can’t remember if she told us where they were or we just found them. Either way we were all together again. We tried to see if Lukas was tall enough for the Mickey slide, but sadly he wasn’t plus the sign said you needed to be 4. WTH? He just missed the cut off – he’d have been talk enough if he was wearing shoes. So I watched Dylan go down the slide while Mike took Lukas to Nemo’s Reef. Then when Dylan was done with Mickey we both headed to the Nemo area. The boys played together for a bit but I’m pretty sure the Aquaduck had been calling Dylan for a while. So Mike took Dylan for his first run. Lukas loved the Mr. Ray slide but ended up getting in trouble because he was going head first. Whoops!
sorry these are blurry! they were moving quick!
Once he couldn’t do that it wasn’t as much fun so we headed to the Donald pool where he played in there for a bit – the Donald pool has a ledge all the way around so he stayed there and just walked back and forth. Once Mike came back with Dylan, we switched. I mean, I wanted to try the Aquaduck too! And since I had the waterproof camera – I took photos! It really is fun. I know I rode another time and just enjoyed it that time because taking photos is hard when you’re getting water over your head. And I think Dylan rode the Aquaduck at least 6 times today. I rode with him twice, Mike did 3 times and I think on his last turn he convinced Chad to take him. I was so happy he was tall enough to ride this and was enjoying it SO much. It was also nice that they measured him once and put a colored wristband on him saying he had to ride with an adult instead of having to be measured every time.
I thought the duck feet were cute. I really wish I had water shoes though - it weirds me out to walk barefoot in wet places. ew!
going in the funnel
the view from up top
cute little story!
we're ready!
we're off!
totally soaked now
we made it!
after another go!
Soon enough our bellies were rumbling so we all went to Flo’s for lunch. I didn’t take pictures of Mike or Dylan’s food but Mike had a burger (I think) and Dylan might have had a hot dog. I had a burger and Lukas had chicken fingers. We ate in our lounge chairs and watched Brother Bear on the Funnel Vision. This is the life! After lunch Lukas had some ice cream which I think was strawberry-banana swirl.
After lunch there was a few more rides on the Aquaduck and Dylan convinced Hope to try the Mickey slide. I took them both over and saw them go up the steps together. Soon Dylan came down so I figured Hope would be next, but nope! Dylan came down 2 more times before Hope was finally brave enough to go. And as most of you read in Melissa’s TR she came down on her belly face in the water. I scooped her up quick and handed her over to Mom. I’m pretty sure she never went down that slide again.
I think this was Chad & Dylan
you can just make out Dylan in the upper right and Hope kind of in the middle
nope, this is Chad & Dylan
We’d had our fill of the water then and headed back to the room to clean up and rest. I’m assuming the boys must have fallen asleep because the next set of pictures are from when I remember exploring a bit on my own. I came back from my adventure and Mike went out on one too as the boys were still sleeping.
You had a nice, long stretch at the pool, and Dylan really made out having so many adults to take him on Aquaduck! You'll be run ragged next time when Lukas is tall enough to ride, too. Your photos of the ride and from the top-- EEEEK! Not for me! Those times of wandering up to the food windows, getting ice cream and watching movies on deck are just the best.
You had a nice, long stretch at the pool, and Dylan really made out having so many adults to take him on Aquaduck! You'll be run ragged next time when Lukas is tall enough to ride, too. Your photos of the ride and from the top-- EEEEK! Not for me! Those times of wandering up to the food windows, getting ice cream and watching movies on deck are just the best.
Tell me about it! Although maybe Dylan will be tall enough to ride with Lukas so we can take a few breaks.
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Great pool time!!! Looks like everyone had a lot of fun - especially Dylan on the slides and aquaduck!
He absolutely loved the aquaduck! Kid loves a waterslide - that's all he does at the resort pools.
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Sounds like a fun (and tiring) afternoon at the pool! I loved the aquaduck, such a cool idea
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It wasn't too bad, but water & sun does tend to wear you out. The Aquaduck is very well done and a lot of fun too!
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Fun afternoon at the pool. I don't know why I haven't taken pictures while riding the Aquaduck?
On your list for next time! I only did it on the one ride but I think I caught enough shots that time.
GREAT afternoon at the pool! You got some great pics on the Aquaduck, love them. Chris was in charge of the waterproof camera on our trip, but the CMs always made him put the camera away, so no pictures of his rides for us
Oh, and this pic is making me miss that boat so much, with our room right on the other side of that wall
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I love the shots from the Aquaduck - very unique. I don't think I've seen any shots from during the ride before.
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