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Who: Cindy (55) and DBF Rick (56) -- AKA the (Baby)Boomers
When: April 25-May 2
Where: Western Caribbean on Celebrity Solstice
Why: Rick won this at his company Christmas party! When they drew his name and announced it, I screamed. When Rick went up to the stage to get his certificate, everyone at our table kept joking, "Why do you assume he's taking YOU??" To which I sagely replied, "Oh, he's taking ME."
What: We're flying to Fort Lauderdale on Saturday, April 24 and renting a car for one day, just to drive around the area, hopefully going into Miami to look at the art deco buildings, etc. We'll return the car Sunday morning, and then head for the docks. The ship leaves Sunday afternoon.
Itinerary:
Monday - At sea. I hope to get a nice, long massage that morning. Just writing the word "massage" makes my muscles start relaxing. Ah.......... We understand Celebrity is known for glass blowing demonstrations, which will be really to watch. Then there will be lots of opcorn: and you know I'll talk to everyone I meet. (I'll have to -- Paul & Robbie are too busy visiting Houston every chance they get to spend time with their twin grandsons -- who are doing very well, by the way.)
Tuesday - George Town, Grand Cayman. Rick and I will enjoy an all-day tour of the island that I think ends with us wading into water with sting rays -- although I doubt the rays will be wading.
Wednesday - Cozumel, Mexico. Tour the Tulum ancient Mayan ruins. I've wanted to do this ever since 6th grade Latin American History class. I really loved that subject.
Thursday - Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico. Go zip-lining, which we've never done before and can't wait to try. If you hear reports of strange screams being heard over a jungle in Mexico, you will be able to identify the screamer. (Of course I mean Rick!)
Friday - Roatan, Honduras. Birds and monkeys may get on our shoulders at Gumbalimba Park -- at least, that's my hope because this is the shore excursion we booked for that day.
Saturday - At sea. If I like the massage from Monday, I'll sign up for another one to end the week nicely.
Sunday - Dock in Fort Lauderdale 7:00 a.m.Then we'll be whisked away for our final shore excursion, an airboat ride through the Everglades. Then they'll drop us off at the airport, and we'll get back to St. Louis around 7:30 p.m.
At least, that's the plan, Stan! You know I'll take a gazillion pics and will let you know how I enjoyed the trip -- I've never thought of myself as "cruise material," but if somebody else is going to pay for everything -- heck yeah, I'll try it!
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That's an amazing Christmas bonus! Friends of mine have been on the Celebrity Solstice a couple of times and it! I hear the food on Celebrity is really good. That's what I love most about crusinging - the food! I will be looking forward to your trip report because Craig and I are taking a similar cruise for his birthday in October. Since we will not be visiting Puerto Costa Mayo, I'm planning on seeing the Tulum ruins in Cozumel.
That's an amazing Christmas bonus! Friends of mine have been on the Celebrity Solstice a couple of times and it! I hear the food on Celebrity is really good. That's what I love most about crusinging - the food! I will be looking forward to your trip report because Craig and I are taking a similar cruise for his birthday in October. Since we will not be visiting Puerto Costa Mayo, I'm planning on seeing the Tulum ruins in Cozumel.
Douglas, I had a couple of my days mixed up in my first post -- we saw the Tulum ruins in Cozumel. (I've fixed the error -- I had swapped the activities on our two middle days of the trip.)
I'll be downloading some pics soon and will get this TR rolling today!
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When they drew his name and announced it, I screamed. When Rick went up to the stage to get his certificate, everyone at our table kept joking, "Why do you assume he's taking YOU??" To which I sagely replied, "Oh, he's taking ME." 
We understand Celebrity is known for glass blowing demonstrations, which will be really 
to watch. Then there will be lots of 
opcorn: 
I really loved that subject.
(Of course I mean Rick!)
and will let you know how I enjoyed the trip -- I've never thought of myself as "cruise material," but if somebody else is going to pay for everything -- heck yeah, I'll try it!
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it! I hear the food on Celebrity is really good. That's what I love most about crusinging - the food! I will be looking forward to your trip report because Craig and I are taking a similar cruise for his birthday in October. Since we will not be visiting Puerto Costa Mayo, I'm planning on seeing the Tulum ruins in Cozumel.
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