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We were glad to only have two days at sea this time. But, after three days consecutively in ports we were ready for a day at sea with no schedule. We slept in today. We got up around 1030. I was up first and decided I was hungry so Eric and I threw on some clothes and made the last of the Breakfast Buffet just in time!
We ate breakfast and decided to go look for his family. We went to their room first and couldnt find them. But, just as we were beginning to give up his mom knocked on the door and said they had saved us some chairs on the back sundeck next to the pool.
Today was beautiful and sunny! But, windy!! It was about 80-85 degrees with no clouds.
I followed his mother up and believe it or not I did put on sunscreen I def had learned my lesson!
She had picked some great chairs for us so I settled in and laid on my stomach since my front had already been sizzled to a crisp
Eric found me about 20 mins later and we laid in bliss. The wind was blowing and it was warm and I found myself in a trance. I think we laid out till about 2pm. Eric's parents left before we did stating they had been out there longer.
So, we decided to lay a little longer. The sun still made it through the sunscreen but it wasnt too bad Evened up the tan lines from the day before!
We went to find his parents after we had enough of the sun and in and out of sleeping....we quickly ran into them in the middle of the ship. They were listening to some caribbean band (which was a disappointment, this was the only disappointment that Eric and I agreed on. They barely sang or played carribbean music and that was disappointing)
I read for awhile (falling ever so more in love with Twilight*L*) and eric decided he was bored. We went to the back of the ship again and had a tropical drink and watched them play water games.
I will have to say the back of the ship where the second pool was located was where all the fun was located. The middle pool where his parents were was more for lounging and relaxation.
We sat at the bar and watched the games for about an hour. We then decided to change clothes and wander around the ship.
We did not take many pictures today at all. I think we needed a break from it i'm not sure....wait....eric's disk was full*LOL* that' was why we only have a few pictures from this day.
Anyway, we decided to go to the front of the ship where there was this coffee shop and have a latte and hang out together.
We noticed after walking around that there was a LOT of movement today on the ship. LOTS of rocking.
Well, we noticed it even more at the front of the ship. But, we also noticed these little shadow boxes of treasures on display here are a few of those pics
Here are some pics of the areas leading to the coffee cafe, There was a really nice gym with awesome equipment!
Here are pics of the bar area/lounge area next to the coffee shop where we sat and drank our latte's
These chairs were so awesome!!
The view
Eric and I began to get really motion sick up there so we decided to head back to the room since it was nearing 6pm anyway and it was formal night. We both took a second round of motion sickness medication AND Eric NEVER gets motion sickness! But, they said it was really windy that day so i'm guessing that was making the sea rough.
We got ready for dinner and tonight was our second formal night! Formal night is always such fun! We did not take pics because we had worn these formal outfits last time and really I think we just forgot.
Anyway, at the end of dinner there was a special treat and they called it the presentation of the Baked Alaska.....There was this big to do and dance with glow sticks and it was a parade of Baked Alaska desserts!! It was so great
Here's our waiter with our's
The baked Alaska was amazing! It was like this toasted marshmellow topping but underneath was Neopolitan Ice Cream. I got a big slice of the chocolate portion
After dinner, we decided to catch the show at the theater that night which started at 10pm.
Here's the theater
This was our second show that we caught and it was a husband and wife duo that were acrobatic. They used their own bodies to contort and do all kinds of amazing stunts!
It was really fantastic and made me sad that we only were able to catch two of their shows on this trip due to the earlier in the trip sickness
We were very impressed with this show and we actually sat right in front of the stage! It reminded me of Cirque de Soleil. It was a great show and afterwards we decided to call it a night because we had an early day the next day.
Here is the last towel animal we received of the trip and we left him hanging for the rest of the trip
this pic was actually taken the next morning but I wanted to show you guys
The day at sea was really relaxing and laid back. We didnt have many pics to share, sorry But, I did forget to mention that this day we set our clocks back to the original time.
Up next: Our Final Day spent in Half Moon Cay and the end of an amazing trip!
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Wow! You had a great day at sea! Relax, relax, and then relax some more!I like the coffee lounge. They have one like that on the Magic, we'll have to try it out next time. You sound like us: just barely making it to breakfast! The "Baked Alaska Parade" is done on the Magic, too. Though quite a bit different, the theater reminds me of the Walt Disney Theater on the Magic, too. The show sounds amazing! Love the Monkey Towel Animal... I'd have let him live till the end of the trip, too!
I can't believe it's coming to an end... you just got started!!
GREAT UPDATE! and another twilight plug too!
I wish I was enjoying your relaxing day at sea right now! lol!
And I love the towel animal! So cute! Sounds so fun and relaxing-- when will you guys be in Disney again? Just so I know how long I have to wait for another TR!
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Great update, Crissy! Days at sea are one of the things I'm nervous about cruising, but it sounds like you had a really fantastic day. Very relaxing! Makes me less nervous about it.
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I def had learned my lesson! 
Evened up the tan lines from the day before!
AND Eric NEVER gets motion sickness! But, they said it was really windy that day so i'm guessing that was making the sea rough. 
But, I did forget to mention that this day we set our clocks back to the original time. 
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The "Baked Alaska Parade" is done on the Magic, too. Though quite a bit different, the theater reminds me of the Walt Disney Theater on the Magic, too. The show sounds amazing! Love the Monkey Towel Animal... I'd have let him live till the end of the trip, too! 
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St. John looks absolutely beautiful and it looks like a lovely, relaxing day at sea. 
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