Viera Wetlands - Melbourne, Florida

Good morning,

We are off the ship on the way North to Ohio again, but first I'll share some images we took at Viera Wetlands, near Melbourne, Florida.

We have been here several times.  Sometimes we are able to drive these roads, but this time they were only open to foot traffic.

Since this is Florida, of course, there are always flowers. :)

This area was formed and is maintained by waste water. 

 There are numerous observation towers.  Sometimes when we are here we see quite a few people taking pictures, but this time we were almost alone walking the roads with cameras in hand.

 Out there is an island where the birds are safe to nest.

 I used to see quite a few red winged black birds back home in Ohio, but not so often any more.

 Ah, and look who lurks looking for a meal.  Yes, we are walking along a road near the water's edge.  I truly do prefer driving here!

 This was a noisy fellow!

 The wildlife don't see to be bothered by us at all.

 So pretty!

 Tomorrow I'll have a few more images from this trip to Viera Wetlands.

All the best,
Lois

Navigator of the Seas - Falmouth, Jamaica

Good morning,

This time when we arrived in Falmouth, Jamaica, aboard Freedom of the Seas we saw Navigator of the Seas already tied up and waiting for us.

These pictures were all taken from my living room window.

 Navigator guests were watching us while we were watching them.  ;)

 

 Navigator is one size smaller than Freedom, but both are built on the same general design inside and out.

 

 It's fun to be in port with Royal Caribbean sister ships.  What great photo ops!

Enjoy,
 Lois

Pirate of the Caribbean - Melon Art

Good morning,

Here's another melon art character.  There seems to be an endless variety of characters and animals the culinary team can make.  That piercing black eye is a black olive. 

Fun!

All the best,
Lois

Sharing the Dock in St. Maarten, Dutch West Indies

Good morning,

I leaned over the side of Freedom of the Seas to take this image of guests returning from a day ashore in St. Maarten, Dutch West Indies.

Tied up along side us was Celebrity Summit, another member of the Royal Caribbean family.  Celebrity Cruise Line is owned by Royal Caribbean, but is operated as a separate company.

They are all beautiful ships.

Enjoy,
 Lois

Schooner Bar - Freedom of the Seas

Good morning,

I'm still walking around Freedom of the Seas with camera in hand. 

Today's images are of the Schooner Bar, one of the more popular places to relax, have a drink, and watch the world pass by.

The Schooner is a "walk through" bar so if you sit here long enough, just about everyone on board will eventually pass by. 

This is also one of the areas where trivia and other games and activities are held.

Enjoy,
Lois

The Crypt

Good morning,

There are many different venues for food, drink, and entertainment on board Freedom of the Seas. 

Above is an image of one of the entrances to The Crypt. 

 

 This bar and the music found here generally attract young adults.  There's a dance floor and the area is usually quite busy well into the late hours.

There's something for everyone!

Enjoy,
Lois

Casino Art

Good morning,

This is part of the casino art at the entrance to the Casino Royale on board Freedom of the Seas. 

The art theme is of the 1920's Flapper era. 

There is fantastic art everywhere you look here on board!

All the best,
Lois