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WOW!! Those pictures are amazing and that water is sooo blue. Like I said, it was overcast for us that day and I don't remember it looking that blue. That is just gorgeous!! UGH!! No air conditioning. Yikes. Hope it wasn't too long of a ride back to the boat.
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I cant remember how long the ride back to the port was but it wasnt long at all! Once we got back we were dropped off at the shops for the port of call tourists. I will say that the streets here look poor and you can see a huge difference when you walk through the walkway that they want tourists to see.
It was nearing 130pm and we were starving. We were going to eat here at this cool little resturant and bar
But....Eric's dad threw a fit and did not want to pay for food since the boat was right behind us
So, we decided to get back on the ship and eat lunch and get changed out of our suits.
We first went to the rooms where I showered my body off and changed clothes.
We then went into the air conditioning in the Lido Buffet and had a great lunch!
I had a hamburger that rocked
Eric took this picture after we ate of the pool deck
We then headed back out to the shops and explored the shops. I bought a really cool photo album (that is my obsession)
Eric bought some postcards. duh LOL
We took this pic looking on the other side of the touristy part to the streets
We ventured out on the main streets and walked around until we felt that it might become unsafe so we walked back to the touristy part.
It was getting late and we decided to call it a day and headed back to the ship
Here is a pic of downtown from our balcolny before we pulled away
I dont know if you can see but there is a guy on this little concrete thing out in the ocean that had tied the boats down and he was waving and dancing and entertaining everyone
Goodbye Antigua
The sun was setting on the day
antigua's coastline
We decided to head in once we couldn't see land anymore. I think we were out there for 30 minutes or more...Its so nice to have a balcolny so you can do this!!
We got ready as usual and headed down for drinks at the wine bar
Here is my dress that I
Dinner was amazing at usual and I do not have any pictures of food sorry
We took this pic as we headed out to the 1030 show..
I couldnt have picked a better dress for tonight! The theme was jump jive and wail! So, it was themed to the 30's and 40's with zoot suits ,etc! At one point Eric said I matched the other dresses they were wearing LOL
The shows were just amazing and I loved this one in particular!
We then decided to call it a night and headed to bed around midnight
This little guy was waiting for us when we came to bed
Overall impressions of Antigua
It was hot and sunny except for the little rainshower. The tour we picked was just amazing and I'm so glad we did it. the beach was beautiful and wonderfully relaxing!
The island is very poor which is very sad to see but its so beautiful and the people were very friendly
Up next:
Tortola, Virgin Gorda the British Virgin Islands....weeeeooooowwww they are gorgeous!
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Love the pics of the sunset and the Antigua coast. It must be hard going in from the balcony to get ready, you must have wanted to wait until the last possible minute not to miss any of that view.
I LOVE the dress!!! And what a perfect show to wear it to! You should have gotten up and started dancing in the aisle, maybe people would have thought you were part of the show
Love the pics of the sunset and the Antigua coast. It must be hard going in from the balcony to get ready, you must have wanted to wait until the last possible minute not to miss any of that view.
I LOVE the dress!!! And what a perfect show to wear it to! You should have gotten up and started dancing in the aisle, maybe people would have thought you were part of the show
It was always with reluctancy....Eric always stayed out longer because it takes me longer to get ready
thank you so much...its my fave dress!
LOL I actually think they might have thought that...if I had had enough to drink I mightve just done that!
What a wonderful day on Antigua, so glad Eric was 100% back to feeling himself so he could enjoy. Great pictures and the excursion looked like a great experience, the beach looked so beautiful, its great when the water actually looks blue and bright. Looked like a great way to enjoy some beach time and also enjoy some history.
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Beautiful pictures of Antigua! I love all the shoreline shots. Yes, there are distinct advantages to a balcony that make it wonderful! OK I gotta say, you do look great in that dress!
We decided to head in once we couldn't see land anymore. I think we were out there for 30 minutes or more...Its so nice to have a balcolny so you can do this!!
We got ready as usual and headed down for drinks at the wine bar
Here is my dress that I
The dress is very nice - I can see why you like it so much.
How awesome to have the balcony - I'm Jealous.
Your Antigua day seems fabulous from start to finish! How lovely!
I have heard other friends who cruise say similar things about the poverty in some of the Caribbean countries... specifically I remember them talking about Jamaica. It is very sad but it is amazing how friendly people can be despite it all. I guess its hard to be down in such gorgeous places.
You already know how much I love that polka dot dress on you! It looks fabulous! I love it with the red shoes too!
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Love the beach and the adorable little touristy places. I know that's not the "real deal" - as you said, it's a very poor country - but the touristy things are really cute. I would have wanted to eat there, too - sorry Eric's dad didn't want to. Sometimes you just have to choose the path of least resistance when traveling with others, lol. I know all about that, as I'm currently planning a trip myself (lol) and have had to compromise on a few things (grudgingly, ha ha).
I envy you the balcony... in a few years I can have one, too! *sigh* I just don't trust Meri right now with one. She'd probably be fine, but I have that "mommy terror" going on, and I just am not confident enough to test it.
Love the blue water - and good call about not getting in too far with a strong current. When I was in Puerto Rico (just after my 21st bday), I got caught in a rip current and it scared the ever-loving tar out of me. Since then I've been very cautious.
Can't wait to read more! LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that dress! It's perfect on you!
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Glad you had such a great time in Antigua! Great pictures! 
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Love the shots of the sunset as well. 
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