The driver decided that since no one else could hear the speaker... except us drinkers in the back. Stated he would switch up the plans and hit the Beach 1st then an hour later do the Lighthouse. Well that ruined a lot of our plans. 1)we had planned to just be on track to do the beach last so that we could stay more than an hour and then leave when we wanted to. 2) others in our group had planned a catamaran sunset excursion and that was supposed to pick them up at the beach where we ended.
In the end we stayed and just didnt get back on the bus. It all worked out for everyone too as those on the next excursion were brought back to the beach for their pick up also. When we went back up to the parking lot where the driver was working on the speaker. we let him know that we werent staying but wanted to pay him. So he was nice enough to discount us for half price making it only $50 for 4 of us. I ended up tipping him $20 (I mean I did drink about a 6pack alone and hubby had maybe 2.. plus the 1 he passed to the guy on the other bus LOL)
You know know how bad I wanted to do this! But it didnt look like anyone was running it.
Just to remember the beer from here. Need to find a list of beers from around the world and start checking them off. I have goals to finish here LOL.
Didnt take long for my lil fishy to get snorkeling. There is a rock barrier to break the surf, making Mambo beach (at the Blvd as it was called) very kid friendly
Its not far as the boys swam out there too, all kids of people were checking out the pools that had formed in the rocks and the sea life that formed in them. There are cabanas that you can rent but we love the sun. Our friends stayed with us and we grabbed 4 lounge chairs. Eventually someone came over to charge us for those chairs. She wanted $10 each, but I grabbed my translator hubby and he talked her down to $5each. He comes in handy every now and then!
Water was crystal clear water.
He forgot to grab a piece of bread like he was given the idea in La Romana. But looks like they had no prob with him around.
Meanwhile, I held down the fort by having a beer!
A few hours later we had enough and were getting hungry. So we walked back to the parking lot where cabs were lining up. We got a van for the 6 of us (4 of my crew, and the couple that we became friends with.)
15mins later and $20 the lesser we were back home.
Everyone took turns jumping in the shower to get ready. I wanted to be back on the dock or on a higher deck on the other side to get the sunset. But that didnt happen, this was as good as I got.
Kids didnt want to go with us to explore port at night, so we told them to be on their BEST behavior and text if they needed anything. They know the rules, no one in our room, they dont go into anyone elses', etc etc.
So we went to grab a quick meal before jumping back off board.
Another piggy burger, with bacon and fries.
Tacos for the hubby. We ended up sharing with each other.
Then we were off to do some more souviner shopping. We stopped at the big tents on our way back in and got the esentials, mailed a couple post cards. But E loves his shirts so he wanted to get a few more.
Took a few pretty pics of the ship. I wish I would have grabbed the good Canon but didnt want to lug it around as I thought we would have a few beverages... you know me lol.
Off to the moving bridge, when we 1st went by the bridge was next to the port which made us wonder if it was closed. But seems we just missed a large pirate like ship coming into port. So we took the ferry over. A quick boat road and we were on the other side checking out restaurants and shops, yet most were already closed. It was maybe 8?
Before we got on the ferry we noticed a new samich from McD's... the McKrioyo.. umm no thanks LOL
We didnt want to venture to far out so after walking down the road the moving bridge was back into place so we strolled along hand in hand... ha not. More like hubby took off he had shopping to do lol.
Oh wait lets hit the fort 1st... my thats a very big cannon you have in your hand LOL.
Inside the fort there were a few shops... actually outside on the sidewalk they had a vendor marketplace. But hubby didn't find anything he liked.
Once inside the fort he found a shop with lots of choices..... which took FOREVER. I swear he's worse than a teenage girl prom shopping.
FINALLY he was finished, so we were on our way back to the ship when I saw a sign for a Frozen Mojito. It perked my interest, so we sat at a table and ordered one. Then did a little people watching. It was a bit to sour for my taste though... I mean I finished it, wasn't going to let good alcohol go to waste.
When we were walking back I tried to see if we could locate our cabin. We put out a Marine Corps Flag (inside the room), with suction cups hooks. Problem was the lights were off in our cabin and the flag wasnt a standard size, more like a garden that I put in our backyard. Yet again, maybe if I had the zoom lens and good camera... and not my phone this would have worked out better.
\They had a photographer snapping pics so we picked one up to remember date night with. Had to have a nice shot compared to our many selfie shots with arm extended LOL.
We were back on ship early enough to get dinner.. well it was a bit late as many were already fully into their entree when we wandered in. All we were going to do was grab dessert. But then E saw the pork chop on the menu and asked for that.
So I got some soup and a baked potato.
THEN we got dessert! Bitter Blanc for me to try, thanks to Sean's (seannyice81) suggestion. We were on the same cruise... make sure you check out his review also. GREAT PICS! Sean's Trip Report'
Hubby of course got Chocolate melting cake. Tonight with 2 scoops of ice cream... and it made a hidden mickey, actually looked more like a puppet face eyeballing his sprite. lol.
After our 5th meal, we finished in time to rush off to the Love and Marriage Show. Now I personally like how Disney does this (or at least did in 2008). When they are interviewing one spouse they take the other off the stage and give them a drink. Who doesnt like to liquor up people before getting them to confess their dark secrets. Other than that, I know people think the game is old but I find it hilarious still. The older couple was adorable. The younger couple just sounded bitter, and the middle couple just loved to drink. I think that gets you thru any good marriage. Someday I told hubby we are competing. He always just laughs like ya right. MARK MY WORDS... some day you will read a trippy with us in this show.
After the show I dragged E (who REALLY wanted to go to bed) to the Blue Iguanna Mexican Fiesta on the lido deck. Got there just in time to do all the line dances. Funny enough we found out later (after looking at pics) that I was on the left side, and our 16yr old P, was on the right with his friends. After a few dances my legs were killing me, I was tired, and now sweating... wow Im out of shape. Cant even wobble without weezing lol.
The usual bed time routine was done, I got on the hub and our cruise thread. Checked in on what time and where we were meeting for our excursion tmrw. Posted a few look what I did today pics and waited for the boys to come in... meanwhile E was out like a light. Party Animal I tell ya.
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