Jamaica, Ya Mon

Our first stop was in Ocho Rios, Jamaica and it was so beautiful there. Pretty much paradise! I loved going to sleep in the middle of the ocean and waking up to the view of this beautiful island. We grabbed a quick breakfast and then walked around the ship while we waited to get off. 

I don't remember much about Jamaica from when I was a teenager, but I do remember everything being so green and pretty. Here are some pictures we took as we got off the ship, on our way to get on our excursion bus. I love Brian's new pineapple shirt! =0) We had FUN in Jamaica!

Our view of Jamaica from the cruise ship! 

We went up to the Serenity Deck while we were waiting to get off and it was all but deserted. I was wishing we had time to get in this empty hot tub! 

Night Two - Formal Night

The second night on our cruise was a formal night, and it was very fun to get dressed up. Well, at least I thought so! Brian wasn't overly enthused about having to tuck his shirt in! I couldn't decide between steak and chicken alfredo, so I just ordered both. That's the fun thing about eating on a cruise ship! I just got fruit for dessert since I had two entrees...that makes up for the additional calories, right?! After dinner we went to watch the Vintage Pop show in the main lounge.  

So thankful for this time we got to spend away together!

I've never had a headshot of just me, so I decided to go ahead and buy one at the last minute at the end of our cruise. I was rushing to do it, and accidentally bought the wrong one...my arm looks so weird and twisted out of place in this picture...looks like a Glamour Shots pose from 1993! LOL Oh well, I still think its a pretty picture, and that's saying a lot because I'm VERY critical of pictures of myself.

So handsome!

After dinner drink! (non-alcoholic)

This is the picture I meant to buy! =0) Without the twisted arm!

A Relaxing Day at Sea

Our trip started out with a day at sea. It was SO nice to sleep in, and wake up to the beautiful blue ocean all around us. Then we went to the sea day brunch in the main dining room, which was the only time on the ship that I just did not like the food at all. (worst chicken and waffles ever) Brian still had his patch on and felt pretty awful too, so it just wasn't the best experience. That's okay though, because the day improved greatly after this...

We made our way out onto the deck where we found a shady couch and chairs to relax on. 

Cruise ship + Good book + Good drink + Great company + No kids = Perfection! 

(I LOVE you, kids!! I just really enjoyed a few days of solitude! You will understand when you have children of your own someday, I promise!) 

We got lunch at the salad station & encountered the rudest old man ever--he did not appreciate that Brian came and got in line with me, after walking around to try and find us a seat while I waited in line, and he was extremely rude about it. I'm not sure how you can be on a cruise ship and act so miserable and unhappy. I actually felt very sorry for him...and for whoever was traveling with him! 

And of course we hit the cake station again!

We spent a few hours lounging by the pool and then went back to our room to rest and get ready for dinner. It was a very relaxing afternoon and I loved every minute!

The best part of brunch was the Diet Coke I brought myself.

I was excited to return to our room and see our first towel animal!

This is a good time, right here!