It's Better In the Bahamas ...

We boarded our cruise ship at around 1:30pm and didn't shove off until 7pm. Now, neither me or my husband has ever been on a cruise before so this was, nonetheless to say, very exciting! We spent the time before shoving off exploring the ship. I'm amazed that on a cruise, there is ALWAYS somewhere to eat, and since meals are included, you can eat your fill! Now we didn't overdo it at all, but it was nice to know if I got hungry, I could eat. We swam in the pool, explored the ship, layed out on the top deck of the boat ... and bought a 45oz. margarita in a souvenir cup. Yup, 45oz. It was delicious. We chose that night to dress up and have fancy dinner which was nice. I got a little bit sick for about 2 hours but I napped and it passed. We watched the beautiful sunset as we left Florida and enjoyed our first night out on the ship.

We arrived in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island the next morning at 8am. We scheduled our day to include Snorkeling and then spending the day at Lighthouse Point at Our Lucaya Resort. I have never been snorkeling before and I'm generally terrified of being attacked by animals in the ocean but, I wanted an adventure and my husband wanted me to enjoy a new experience, so I did it. Now I will tell you, I got into my snorkeling gear and literally just jumped into the ocean (and the experience) It was amazing. Amazing to see this beautiful reef with all the beautiful fish living on and around it. We spent just over an hour in the water and I can say I will cherish that experience forever and hope to do it again in the future.

We headed to the resort and had lunch and then spent the majority of the day on the beach. Now, at Lighthouse Point, there is an infinity pool. For those who are unfamiliar. it is a pool that has a well where it looks like the pool goes straight into the ocean. It was absolutely beautiful. The beach was right there with its white, soft sand and warm, crystal clear water. We had an amazing day just relaxing and enjoying the pool and the ocean, the pool then the ocean, the pool then the ocean ... you get the point. We did a little bit of shopping where I got two really adorable handmade bags and little gifts for my mom and my sister. We boarded back on the ship and decided that night we would see the show on the ship. It was a set of three performers. The first: a magician. honestly amazing and mystical. I mean, I always wonder how they do it. The second act: a father, daughter team. the father held a dagger in his mouth and balanced ... just about everything on the edge. It was pretty amazing, especially when he balanced the tip of a sword with a mirror and chalices on the hilt of the sword! The daughter was a crazy hula hoop girl. I mean, like twenty hula hoops at once. She was also an acrobat/dancer. The third act: comedian: SERIOUSLY FUNNY. We laughed the entire time. After the show it was late and we decided to head up to the deck and just take in being out at sea. Lounge chairs should be everywhere in the world for everyone's convenience.

We came back to port and flew home that night. I can honestly say that it was the best trip I've ever taken with my husband in all our years together (seven this year in October). I enjoy times where we can talk, converse, hug, kiss, cuddle, watch tv and just enjoy each other. That is a really important part of a relationship and a marriage. I got to experience things on this trip I never thought I would be able to experience and I'm truly grateful. So, Sarah, if you read this, THANK YOU. I will never be able to repay you for the trip and what it meant to us. You have been the best friend I could ever ask for and I love you so much.