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First of all, not having met Craig and only seeing a few photos from your TRs I have to say I love that photo of him also--what a kind (and handsome) face!
I've only cruised Disney, and the food was very good, but that goat cheese pizza looks too wonderful! I had soft-serve ice cream every day cruising. I never got used to being able to grab some "free" food!
Hee-hee--"Big balls" giggle, snort, guffaw.. Can you tell I work in an elementary school?!?
But your new pictures are just gorgeous! And I agree with Lauriep's comment about the kind look in Craigs eye. He definitely looks like a keeper to me!
More, please!
Just found your TR, and looking forward to it. I have you to thank for our decision to go to Skansen while in Stockholm in July!
Hoping the cruise was all you hoped for. The only non-Disney cruise we've done was a Norwegian one, and that sort of put us off from trying non-DCL cruises.
But I love the itinerary for this one - not the run-of-the-mill ports.
OOH, I'm so excited to find your trip report! I really enjoyed reading about your Incan adventure. Can't wait to read all about your cruise and your time in NOLA!
I'm just catching up; but sounds like the trip is off to a great start!! New Orleans is also on my "list" among many other places. I'm especially interested in all you have to say about your Carnival cruise as I am likely taking a carnival cruise the end of this summer with my dd- since it will be just the two of us I'm looking for cheap and a port in driving distance and Carnival fits the bill.
Looking forward to more.....
First of all, not having met Craig and only seeing a few photos from your TRs I have to say I love that photo of him also--what a kind (and handsome) face!
I've only cruised Disney, and the food was very good, but that goat cheese pizza looks too wonderful! I had soft-serve ice cream every day cruising. I never got used to being able to grab some "free" food!
I think Craig is handsome too. I haven't cruised Disney so I can not give you a comparison. I don't think I'll be spoiling anything by telling you that I pigged out on this trip like I never have before. There was a lot of good food and there will be plenty of food porn in this report.
Hee-hee--"Big balls" giggle, snort, guffaw.. Can you tell I work in an elementary school?!?
But your new pictures are just gorgeous! And I agree with Lauriep's comment about the kind look in Craigs eye. He definitely looks like a keeper to me!
More, please!
Try teaching junior high school students...I blame them for my corny sense of humor. I blame my friends for the racy side of my humor. I take no responsibility for my actions whatsoever as most Americans seem to do. Thank you for the compliments. Craig is a good guy. That's for sure. In fact, he just spent this past week with me so that's why I haven't updated sooner.
OOH, I'm so excited to find your trip report! I really enjoyed reading about your Incan adventure. Can't wait to read all about your cruise and your time in NOLA!
I'm glad that you are so excited. Maybe a neighbor of yours was on this cruise because there definitely was a sizable Alabama contingent on board.
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Thank goodness you're finally on board, after all those lines! 
. I'm especially interested in all you have to say about your Carnival cruise as I am likely taking a carnival cruise the end of this summer with my dd- since it will be just the two of us I'm looking for cheap and a port in driving distance and Carnival fits the bill
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