February 29, 2020
Day #16 - February 29, 2020 - at Sea Last day of cruise. Great vacation. Lunch 0 American Diner - Deck #17 Dinner - "Q" Texas Smokehouse - Deck #6 Tomorrow: Los Angeles
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February 28, 2020
Day #15 - February 28, 2020 - Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars. Past the marina is Land's End promontory, site of Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) and El Arco, a natural archway in the seacliffs. Our cruise ship anchored off shore and tenders were used to transport passengers to and from the shore. Bill & I decided to stay on ship today. Here are photos taken from our ship of Cabo San Lucas. Ship's Camera Tender arriving from shore Photo from Deck #8 Teppanyaki Japanese Restaurant - Deck 6 Tomorrow: at Sea
February 27, 2020
Day #14 - February 27, 2020 - Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Puerto Vallarta is a resort town on Mexico’s Pacific coast, in Jalisco state. It is known for its beaches, water sports and nightlife scene. Its cobblestone center is home to the ornate Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe church, boutique shops and a range of restaurants and bars. El Malecón is a beachside promenade with contemporary sculptures, as well as bars, lounges and nightclubs. Bill & I decided to stay on ship today. Here are a few photos taken from our ship of Puerto Vallarta. Ship Camera Tomorrow: Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
February 26, 2020
Day #13 - February 26, 2020 - Mazatlan, Mexico Mazatlán is a Mexican resort town along the Pacific shoreline in the state of Sinaloa. Sandy beaches line its 21km-long malecón (boardwalk), and it's renowned for big-game fishing. In its Centro Histórico, or Old Mazatlán, 19th-century landmarks include the performance hall Teatro Ángela Peralta and the towering Immaculate Conception basilica. The modern district of Zona Dorada is known for nightlife and hotels. I was not feeling well today, so I skipped the shore excu rsion and stayed in my cabin most of the day. Bill, however, went on the short shore excu rsion and was not impressed. Glad I missed it. Below are a few photos taken from our cruise ship - Deck #8 of Mazatlan. Tomorrow: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
February 24 - 25, 2020
Day #11 - February 24, 2020 - at Sea Another quiet day at sea. Walk on Deck #8 after dinner Played slots today Day #12 - February 25, 2020 - at Sea Hanging out by the pool - Deck #16 Tomorrow: Mazatlan, Mexico
February 23, 2020
Day #10 - February 23, 2020 - Guatemala Guatemala, a Central American country south of Mexico, is home to volcanoes, rainforests and ancient Mayan sites. Antigua, west of the capital, contains preserved Spanish colonial buildings. Lake Atitlán, formed in a massive volcanic crater, is surrounded by coffee fields and villages. Puerto Quetzal is a great port for commercial shipping. However, the majority of towns, population and activities are inland in the more temperate regions, rather than on the humid coastlines. Our Tour Guide "Kristofer" A 90-minute bus ride to Antigua (elevation: 5,029 ft.) with vistas of volcanoes Antigua Town Square - Iglesia de La Merced Church Typical cobblestone street in Antigua - Santa Catalina Arch at far end Sunday market in Antigua Jade Museum in Antigua Jay & Mary Lou Ridinger from Texas, founders Mary Lou Ridinger gave a short lecture Jade death mask Bill touched the huge jade ...
February 22, 2020
Day #9 - February 22, 2020 - at Sea Another relaxing day on board the ship Observation Lounge - Deck #15 Morning lecture in the theater in preparation for tomorrow's shore excursion. Fun lunch at the American Diner - Deck #17 Tomorrow: Guatemala
February 21, 2020
Day #8 - February 21, 2020 - Costa Rica Costa Rica is a rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Costa Rica is known for its beaches, volcanoes, and biodiversity. Roughly a quarter of its area is made up of protected jungle, teeming with wildlife including spider monkeys, crocodiles, and quetzal birds. Puerto Caldera is the main freight port in the Pacific side of Costa Rica. Shore Excursion: Pacific Train, Boat & Costa Rica Traditions Savannah Oak Rail car - Tour Guide - Giovani Tomorrow: at Sea