Only the Beginning - First Meal in Windjammer

 Good morning,

When you arrive on board a Royal Caribbean ship on embarkation day,. your first meal is usually available in the Windjammer Restaurant.  

Cabins generally aren't ready until 1 PM so the Windjammer is the place to go to get a snack or a full meal.

This image is from Catherine when she and Erica were on board Mariner of the Seas recently. When we were on the same ship back in the Spring, we were delighted to see there are now hand washing stations at the entrance here.  They are located just out of the image to the left.

You'll find the ships are cleaner than most fast food restaurants on land.

Ah, yes, so much more to come!

Enjoy,

Lois

Houston Airport Tribute to Queen

 Good morning,

Today's images are from the Houston Airport courtesy of Catherine.

 I think this would stand out in traffic!

Thank you, Catherine, for sharing.

Love you,

Mom

Hard Rock Cafe Casino

 Good morning,

This is surely not good for us, but it does look good!

Catherine sent me this image of her "snack" at the Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati.  Sometimes she brings home carry out and we get to enjoy it, too.

Yum!

I think I just put on three pounds looking at that image....

Lois

Three Way Tie

 Good morning,

Kids will be kids whether they have two legs or four.

Lily, Teddy, and Elsa are all playing tug with the same toy.  They do have a wonderful time!

Love it!

:),

Lois

Duckie!

 Good morning,

Ducks on cruise ships is a new "thing" since we retired in 2016.

Erica and Catherine were cruising on Mariner of the Seas recently when Erica found this little fellow.

Guests bring ducks on board and hide them for other guests to find.  All different sizes and shapes of ducks are finding their way onto ships.  

It seems the cruise lines aren't thrilled with the concept and remove them if staff find them first.  There are certainly good reasons for this related to health and safety.

So, should you find a duck tucked away somewhere on a cruise ship, this is what it is all about.  The person who placed the duck wants you to have it to keep. 

;),

Lois

Shopping in Cozumel

 Good morning,

When Kjell and I were docked aboard Mariner of the Seas last Spring, we did not go ashore.  It was the old "we've been there before."  Actually, we were on board for the ship, not the ports.  The ship could have gone anywhere and it wouldn't have mattered to us. 

It's nice to have Catherine's images, though, for those who may not have visited this port before.

Back in the old days, when ships visited Cozumel, Mexico, unless they docked or anchored "downtown", it was a long walk into town to sight see and shop.

 More than 20 years ago, the powers that be in this port decided to build a shopping area right at the dock where most of the large ships are tied up.

 Of course, that makes it very easy to step off the ship, shop, and have a little refreshment.

 I've been in this shop when it was so crowded it was impossible to turn around.  It was obviously a slow day when Catherine and Erica were there.

Thank you, Catherine, for sharing your images with us.  It brought back memories of going ashore in Cozumel, Mexico.

Enjoy,

Lois

All Tied Up in Cozumel

 Good morning,

Here's a classic dockside image of a cruise ship.  Catherine took this one and shared it with us.

When Kjell and I were on board Mariner last Spring, we didn't get off the ship in any of the ports so missed getting this one.  

Mariner is a lovely ship with a great crew and wonderful food.

Ah, yes, what a lovely place to enjoy a relaxing time at sea, eat well, and not do any dishes.  

;),

Lois