One thing that Steve and I have had on our "bucket list" was going on a cruise. Thanks to some encouragement from Stefani, we can now check that off the "list", although maybe not, because hopefully we're going to get to do this again.
Grandpa and Noah are so excited to be together.
Anxiously awaiting the shuttle to the port.
The Hoopers are on the ship and ready to set sail.
We're on our way . . .
The little tug that could.
Leaving Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale.
The beaches of Ft. Lauderdale and Miami -- this certainly doesn't look like the beaches in California.
Hmmm -- wonder who lives here? Obviously, they have $$$$$.
Arriving in the Grand Cayman's.
Noah, Sammy and Grandpa playing on the beach.
Beautiful water!!
So clear that you can see our toes!!
On 7-mile beach, (which is really only 5 1/2 miles), looking back to the port.
Sandy toes -- not my most favorite thing.
Headed back to the ship. The water is soooooo blue and clear.
Stef and Mike have just enjoyed a wonderful dinner.
Gene and Joeleen waiting for dessert.
Grandpa and the kids
What a handsome dude!! I sure do love this guy!!!!!!
Sammy models the napkin hat made by our head waiter, Eva.
A clever balancing act created by our clever assistant waiter, Deka.
Entering the port at Cozumel in a downpour.
Docked next the Oasis -- a ship 3 times the size of ours.
It also has 3 times as many people on it too.
The Hoopers are ready to check out the island. It started pouring again right after this picture was taken.
Our tour took us to a tequila farm. The agave plant is in the background and this is the fruit. They mash up the fruit and then let it ferment. They even offered free samples to all of us. We did purchase some Mexican vanilla here.
A stop on a rocky beach on the south side of Cozumel.
More crystal clear water.
Look what Steve created!! Just kidding.
A visit to the island's "famous" Mayan ruin.
Stef and the kids examine the infamous, but disappointing landmark.
Returning back to reality.
Waiting for our shuttle back to the hotel.
