Our Cruise Vacation
by Jenners • 01/30/2009 • Travels • 38 Comments
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A year ago on vacation (yes…we go on a lot of vacations … it is our “thing”), a woman asked the Little One “Are you having a fun time with grandma today?” I could have punched her! And since you asked, my reaction yesterday was stunned disbelief followed almost immediately by the thought “This will make a great blog post” to laughter. I think the lady corrected the nurse right away (probably along the lines of “I don’t even know that woman”) and the nurse slunk away to the back of the office–never to be seen again. Needless to say, I’m looking for a new pediatrician.
So, now I can proceed with the post. If you are regular reader, you’ll know we just got back from a Caribbean cruise. My shutterbug husband took 1,800 photos so I’ve been going through them all this week to find some of the best to share. If you want to see even more photos (especially of the ship’s interior), you can visit my husband’s cruise photo albums on Webshots. (Photos from our other cruises can be found there too.) On this cruise, we sailed on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Jewel out of Miami, with stops at the Grand Cayman Islands and Cozumel, Mexico. So, without further ado, here are our cruise vacation photos! Hope you enjoy!
The Norwegian Jewel – Our Home for 5 Days
It was a lovely ship — the Webshots albums give you a tour of our cabin and the public areas.
Deck Chairs
I just really liked the way my husband took this photo. Good job, hon!
View from Our Balcony
I love the reflection in the windows. Looks like a mirror image.
Ship At Sea 1
I just love this photo. It has such a lonely feel to it. And I love the rays of sun coming down — I always think of this type of light as “God light.”
Ship At Sea 2
You can just see that the sun is ready to burst out from those clouds! I also like the contrast of the blue sky at the top and the hazy yellow sky at the bottom. And again, I love the ship in the background. I always enjoy looking for other ships when sailing.
Ship at Sea 3
This is my favorite photo that my husband took during the whole cruise. I think he should enter it in some kind of contest, don’t you?
Sunset
Of the 100s of sunset and sunrise photos, this was my favorite. It is so vivid and I love the dramatic shape of the clouds in the foreground. Watching the sunsets is one of our favorite cruise activities. My husband watches the sunrises … but I prefer to sleep!
The Little One Going Down The Water Slide
I posted a photo of me going down the water slide the other day so I’ll spare you that one again.
The Main Pool Area At Night
I tell you, those people swimming must have been freezing because once the sun went down, it was quite windy and chilly!
Fun With Slow Shutter Speeds
I hope Blogger prints these photos side by side so you can see the cool effects of slow shutter speeds.
Towel Animals! The Best Part of Any Cruise!
Finding the day’s towel animal on the bed is the Little One’s favorite part of the day. This guy had some little chocolate eyes but the chocolates were eaten before my husband could take the photo. The Little One doesn’t waste any time!
Hubby and the Little One Freezing in Cozumel, Mexico
We went to a great little beach resort (Paradise Beach) while in Cozumel but the water wasn’t too warm. Luckily, I had a cold so I didn’t’ have to go swimming in the water … I just lounged in the beach chairs and blew my nose.
Feeling a Bit Better After A Tequila Sunrise
Heyyyyyy….I’m Fonzie!
Hubby Getting Tequila Poured Straight Into His Mouth
This was one of the perks of the very easy-going Paradise Beach area. They walk around and pour tequila into anyone’s mouth who wants it. Hubby was quick to accept the offer!
A Cayman Islands Sign
Unlike so many of the Caribbean ports, the Cayman Islands are pretty well off. You don’t feel guilty walking around while you see poverty all around you.
A “Yield” Sign in the Cayman Islands
I always like how other countries have much nicer signs than in the U.S. My all-time favorite sign was in the London Underground where it says “Mind the Gap” instead of “Watch Your Step.” Just a much nicer and interesting way to say the same thing.
Returning to Miami in the Morning
The Little One and I were sleeping while hubby took this early morning shot as we pulled into port. I just love this photo.
The Miami Port
Another shot of the working side of the port while arriving. The quality of this photo makes everything look a little surreal and like little models or something.
Taxis At the Port
I know, I know … out of 1,800 vacation photos, I pick one of the taxis waiting outside the port? What can I say, there is just something I really like about this photo.
View Out The Airplane Window As We Fly Home
I always like photos showing what it looks like from an airplane and this one came out pretty good.
And so he doesn’t complain, all photos (except for the two of him) were taken by my amazingly talented photographer of a husband. He fought hard for his digital SLR, and he has earned it!
Those were awesome pictures of your cruise experience. I wish I can go back again on a vacation in a cruise line. It is so much fun but its a little bit expensive to be paying for a week of tour.. Need to save up more.
Wow! Cruise Holidays are dream come true. The pictures are great. My favorite is Ship at 1. yeah it has a lonely feel on it.
That makes me wish I was back on a cruise…. memories… sweet memories
Great photos! my faves are the time lapse and that superb sunset photo – wow, seriously.
Oh, and I like the Taxi photo too – something about it is compelling.
So glad you had a great vacation, …sigh… I’m just a wee bit jealous.
Those are great pictures!! Thanks for sharing! I’m glad you guys had a good time!
We went on a cruise two years ago. And now the hopes of going on another one is what fuels our days and what occupies our dreams!
Looks like you had a great time! I’m happily jealous!
Hi Fonzie!
Oops! I mean Jenner!
What a "Grandma" story!
Course it's only funny when it happens to someone else, huh?!
I have 3 grown kids & 3 granddolls, as well as our baby, a 14 yr old daughter. When I talk about our youngest dd and the granddaughters I can see people doing the math in their head. Sooo funny! Sometimes I just let them wonder.
Loved all the photos.
What a great cruise experience!
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the water slide looks soooooooooo much fun!
must… restrain… my… snarky… jealous… comments…
hehe GREAT PICTURES! With shots like that, you are right, he deserved the camera… What’s up with the Fonzie pose?? too funny…
You had a balcony room? Lucky duck! And we went to that same beach!
Wow, 1800 pics, he really likes to take photos! You got a great selection though, wish I was some place warm right now:)
Great photos. You have a nice eye.
And I can’t believe anyone thinks you’re grandma, you have such nice skin. I don’t think you look old! What is wrong with people?
M
Great writing and great photos
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J
Oh, please tell your husband that I am soooo impressed with all those photos. They are stunning and creative!
It looks like you had a wonderful time – lucky you!
Great pics Jenner. You make that cruise look so fun & beautiful! I've never done a cruise tho we have talked about it a bit. Enjoyed your pics a lot.
Those night time pool pics are awesome. I am going to check out that other post now…THAT IS CRAZY!
Enjoyed your cruise! I think it an addicting way to vacation, I’d got on a bunch more if I weren’t poor!
REALLY fabulous photos!!
I always like the idea of a cruise – until I get on the ship and I can’t get my head out of the toliet!
I love all of the shots. Very artsy. If I haven’t mentioned it before, which I am sure I have, I am so jealous.
And hey, they didn’t pour tequila shots in our mouth when we went to Paradise Beach! I feel gipped!
Cruising is one of the best vacations ever! I’ve been to Cozumel twice and loved all the wonderful shopping and beaches there. It’s been four years, however, since I was last there. Was there still a lot of construction going on when you were there?
Wow, hubby got some great pictures! I love how everyone takes pictures of the towels folded into animals! LOL!
OH WOW, I don’t know what I love more – the vacation or the photos of it! That looks like one lovely time alright; isnt’ vacation grand??
Wow! Those are some beautiful photos, especially the sunsets and the slo-mo lights. Give the hubby a huge hug for doing such great work. Looks like you guys had a delightful time.
oh yeah, I don’t think you look like a grandmother at all. Don’t worry about it, people often think that I am much older than I am
I love all of your pics, especially Ship at Sea I. It looks like you had loads of fun!
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That looks like an awesome time. thanks for sharing the pictures – it was a nice break from all the ice and snow we’ve got here.
All of the photos are super good but the one of Miami in the early morning is spectacular. Thanks for sharing your cruise pics.
Oh, what beautiful photos. I wonder if you can get paid for some of these? Just, wow. I am not a good photographer at all, but you and your husband certainly are!
And it looks like you had an awesome time, too.
WOWZA! You guys take incredible pictures. I am just amazed at them, and it really makes me want to go on a cruise (I’ve never been on one). I mean, it just looks like such a happy place. And man, you guys saw some incredible scenery. I’m glad you got lots of support in regards to the psychotic nurse. Jenners, you look like a cool, hip mama! I honestly don’t know why should would have said something so ridiculous. Thanks for sharing these awesome pictures with us. It looks like you had a BLAST. Good for you.
Beautiful photos, make beautiful memories.
Enjoy. Your Husband did a great job!
Have a wonderful weekend~
Looks like you had a wonderful trip.
Great photos! My husband and I need to seriously consider a cruise vacation! I really loved the photos of the sunsets…beautiful!
Loooove the pictures. Looks like y’all had a great time! And your hubby is quite good with that camera!
Towel animals. tequilia and water slides…sounds like heaven.
gorgeous shots of your trip…i love the sunsets! and the sun peeking through the clouds!