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Western Caribbean 2010

Western Caribbean vacation - Crown Princess - December 4th - 11th, 2010 - Frank & I did the Western Caribbean cruise of the islands of Grand Cayman, Roatan, Cozumel & Princess Cays, Bahamas. This time we were upgraded to a penthouse suite. Totally awesome.
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  • First photo as we boarded the ship. I drive Frank crazy as I buy of the photos taken each day.

    First photo as we boarded the ship. I drive Frank crazy as I buy of the photos taken each day.

  • Cruise itinerary

    Cruise itinerary

  • Our suite was on the Riveria deck (#14), right below the open deck. The balconey has two lounge chairs for relaxing in the sun while we were at sea.

    Our suite was on the Riveria deck (#14), right below the open deck. The balconey has two lounge chairs for relaxing in the sun while we were at sea.

  • Waiting to set sail from Ft. Lauderdale.

    Waiting to set sail from Ft. Lauderdale.

  • Other cruise liners in Ft. Lauderdale port

    Other cruise liners in Ft. Lauderdale port

  • As we had a penthouse suite, complimentary bar set-up was included.

    As we had a penthouse suite, complimentary bar set-up was included.

  • Golden caviar, fresh strawberries & champagne. What a way to start a cruise!

    Golden caviar, fresh strawberries & champagne. What a way to start a cruise!

  • And then there are drinks on deck as we set sail. Is it just me or is the ship rocking?

    And then there are drinks on deck as we set sail. Is it just me or is the ship rocking?

  • People on shore wave goodbye as we head for the open seas. It is neat how the captain sounds the horns as we head out.

    People on shore wave goodbye as we head for the open seas. It is neat how the captain sounds the horns as we head out.

  • Fresh flower arrangement in our penthouse suite

    Fresh flower arrangement in our penthouse suite

  • Frank checks out the itinerary for the next day's activities

    Frank checks out the itinerary for the next day's activities

  • Dinner the first night in the formal dining room

    Dinner the first night in the formal dining room

  • December 5th - Sunrise the first day at sea

    December 5th - Sunrise the first day at sea

  • The ship was decorated with Christmas trees and holly everywhere. That put me in the Christmas shopping mood. There were some really nice jewelry stores on board.

    The ship was decorated with Christmas trees and holly everywhere. That put me in the Christmas shopping mood. There were some really nice jewelry stores on board.

  • More Christmas holly - More Christmas spirit - More Christmas shopping

    More Christmas holly - More Christmas spirit - More Christmas shopping

  • Julie, the cruise liaison with the main shopping stores on the islands. She told us which stores had what pieces of jewelry and where the bargains were. PS - Boy, did I listen to her!

    Julie, the cruise liaison with the main shopping stores on the islands. She told us which stores had what pieces of jewelry and where the bargains were. PS - Boy, did I listen to her!

  • Entertainment in the Piazza. Nice to get a cup of coffee, pastries and watch the acts.

    Entertainment in the Piazza. Nice to get a cup of coffee, pastries and watch the acts.

  • Frank all dressed up for the formal dinner.

    Frank all dressed up for the formal dinner.

  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

  • December 6th - Grand Cayman

    December 6th - Grand Cayman

  • December 6th - Grand Cayman

    December 6th - Grand Cayman

  • Navigator of the Seas - SUPER cruise liner which was also in port in the Grand Cayman

    Navigator of the Seas - SUPER cruise liner which was also in port in the Grand Cayman

  • Crown Princess next to the Navigator of the Seas

    Crown Princess next to the Navigator of the Seas

  • One of the shops on Grand Cayman

    One of the shops on Grand Cayman

  • Cemetary on the Grand Cayman

    Cemetary on the Grand Cayman

  • Governor's Mansion. Once the Governor has served his term, he must return to England and is never allowed to visit Grand Cayman again.

    Governor's Mansion. Once the Governor has served his term, he must return to England and is never allowed to visit Grand Cayman again.

  • Beautiful road side beach

    Beautiful road side beach

  • Yes, I have been to Hell and back. This was one of the stops on our tour of Grand Cayman.

    Yes, I have been to Hell and back. This was one of the stops on our tour of Grand Cayman.

  • Imagine walking through this. It is a composed of short, black, limestone formations in the town of West Bay. A devil statue has been placed in the middle of the limestone formations.

    Imagine walking through this. It is a composed of short, black, limestone formations in the town of West Bay. A devil statue has been placed in the middle of the limestone formations.

  • Hell, Grand Cayman

    Hell, Grand Cayman

  • Our guide explained the many stories about Hell, the limestone and encouraged us to send postcards from Hell to our friends.

    Our guide explained the many stories about Hell, the limestone and encouraged us to send postcards from Hell to our friends.

  • Frank in front of the Hell General Store

    Frank in front of the Hell General Store

  • Beach scene behind the Tortuga Rum Cake Factory. We sampled some rum and ate some rum cake.

    Beach scene behind the Tortuga Rum Cake Factory. We sampled some rum and ate some rum cake.

  • Restaurant next to the Tortuga Rum Cake Factory.

    Restaurant next to the Tortuga Rum Cake Factory.

  • Beach scene behind the Tortuga Rum Cake Factory.

    Beach scene behind the Tortuga Rum Cake Factory.

  • Turtle farm on Grand Cayman, where injured sea turtles are rehabilitated before returning to the seas.

    Turtle farm on Grand Cayman, where injured sea turtles are rehabilitated before returning to the seas.

  • Sea turtle farm

    Sea turtle farm

  • Sea turtle farm - Their shells are absolutely beautiful.

    Sea turtle farm - Their shells are absolutely beautiful.

  • You can even hold one of the baby sea turtles.

    You can even hold one of the baby sea turtles.

  • There were several species of sea turtles at the Turtle farm.

    There were several species of sea turtles at the Turtle farm.

  • Education center at the Turtle farm. There were incubators where the eggs were hatched. These turtles were raised at the farm until they could be released into the seas, increasing the populations as the survival rate is much higher when they are hatched here.

    Education center at the Turtle farm. There were incubators where the eggs were hatched. These turtles were raised at the farm until they could be released into the seas, increasing the populations as the survival rate is much higher when they are hatched here.

  • Dinner time at the Turtle farm

    Dinner time at the Turtle farm

  • December 7th - Roatan, Honduras

    December 7th - Roatan, Honduras

  • Coming into Roatan. Check out the satellite dish in the woods but no home in sight.

    Coming into Roatan. Check out the satellite dish in the woods but no home in sight.

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