Flowers Flash Back

Good morning,

I'm going through pictures I haven't shared here yet.  Here's a flashback to flowers we had in our suite on board Freedom on Valentine's Day last month.  They were so pretty and I love having the pictures so we can enjoy them long after the real ones have faded.  Thank you, Honey.

We will soon be home and I look forward to seeing flowers in our garden! 

All the best,
Lois

Brevard Zoo Birds

Good morning,

At the Brevard Zoo in Florida, you're able to get up close and personal with many of the animals.

These children were having a grand time feeding the birds.

Of course, the birds were very tame...

...and lined up on the rail waiting for the next human to arrive with food.

 Watch your step!

 It was such fun to visit and photograph these beautiful birds in their very comfortable surroundings.

Enjoy!
Lois

Scarlet Ibis

Good morning,

What spectacular color!

These beautiful birds live in the Brevard Zoo in Florida.

Oh, hi!  Are you looking at me?

;),
Lois

Never Smile at a Crocodile!

Good morning,

This American Crocodile lives very comfortably at the Brevard Zoo in Florida.

He looks innocent enough, doesn't he?

But, I don't think I want to get close.

 I don't want to take the zip line over the Crocodiles, either!

 "Hmm, is that food passing over?"

 "Yep, that's food!"

Oh, my!

I'll leave others to enjoy this adventure!

All the best,
Lois

Interior of Navigator of the Seas After Dry Dock

Good morning,

Today's images are courtesy of our dear friends, Martha and Russell.

They took these pictures during the first cruise after Navigator of the Seas came out of dry dock and a major make over.

You may notice the inside of Navigator of the Seas looks somewhat the inside of the ship I am on, Freedom of the Seas.

That is because the ships are sisters in the same fleet, but are different classes or sizes of ship.

 Navigator is slightly smaller than Freedom, but has all the same beauty and a few differences in design.

 Shown are various dining and entertainment venues aboard Navigator.

 This is a lovely, spacious stateroom with balcony.

 Hallways are bright and beautiful...

 ...and artwork is to be found all over the ship, including hallways.

 The nice lady seated at the table in the above image is our friend Martha...

 ...and this is our friend and her husband, Russell.

 

 Thank you so very much, Martha and Russell...

 ...for sharing your pictures of this newly renovated ship!

 Enjoy,
Lois

Departing Cozumel, Mexico

Good morning,

These are the last images of the departure of Freedom of the Seas from Cozumel, Mexico, and of the exterior of her fleet sister, Navigator of the Seas.  See yesterday's post.  Tomorrow's post will feature images of the newly refurbished interior of Navigator sent to us by Martha and Russell who were on board Navigator of the Seas for this first cruise out of dry dock.

 As the light of the day faded into evening pastels...

 ...Freedom of the Seas pushed away from the dock...

 ...that she shared for the day with Navigator of the Seas.

 Navigator's gangway had also been removed...

 ...and her lines dropped in preparation of departure.

 As Freedom pulled away from Navigator, the evening light provided beautiful views of the ship across from us.

 The traditional ship horn "goodbye" blasts were sounded...

 ...and guests waved and cheered.

 Pushing further away...

 ...both of these beautiful ships...

 ...were on their way to the next ports of call.

Gorgeous!

Enjoy,
Lois