From Feb 14-22, 14 members of the Swedlow family went on a cruise to the Southern Carribean on the Carnival Fun Ship Victory. It was a helluva of a good time. We visited 5 countries, plus San Juan, PR and St. Thomas, VI. We flew to San Juan on Feb 14th, spent valentines day in Old San Juan and boarded the ship the next day. Old San Juan is beautiful- we could've spent a few more days there!
(Doesn't Barry look like an angel? - this is Jacko Falls)
Waiting for the R-rated comedian to start!
I clean up nice (this is one of the formal nights)
An amazing view of our ship (on the left) on the island of St. Lucia
One of Barry's classmates is from St. Kitts and mentioned that the best local dish to eat in the islands is Roti, kind of an Indian/Carribean burrito. Needless to say, it was de-LISH and we tried to find some on each island as each one cooks them just a bit differently. Roti King was our favorite. SO GOOD!
(One of San Juan's many sloped coblestone streets)
I could write forever on the daily events, but I'll just mention my favorite day and just show some pics from the other days.
My favorite port, by far, was Dominica (pronounce DOM-a-neek-a). Five of us picked up a taxi in town and our guide, Bobby, gave us the best tour ever. We walked on black sand beaches, soaked in a hot spring, swam in crystal waterfall pools, and felt the heat of their volcanos. It is simply the best kept secret in the Carribean. I hope maybe sometime soon to spend a week there to experience all the amazing things to do on this awesome island. (we didn't get to dive!!)
(He even bought us the local beer! YUM!)
(Barry, Rachel & Sharon in the hot spring)
(I love this picture!)
(Doesn't Barry look like an angel? - this is Jacko Falls)
All of those pictures were from Dominica. Here are some other pictures from the cruise :)
Josh & Barry (Cousins) by the smoke stack
Waiting for the R-rated comedian to start!
(In order: Dave, Rachel, Stephanie, Melissa, Mandi, Barry, Sharon, Bruce, Josh)
I clean up nice (this is one of the formal nights)
Relaxing in the hottub after a "brutal" day on the islands
An amazing view of our ship (on the left) on the island of St. Lucia
One of the lounges on the ship: we thought it looked like a strip club :)
One of Barry's classmates is from St. Kitts and mentioned that the best local dish to eat in the islands is Roti, kind of an Indian/Carribean burrito. Needless to say, it was de-LISH and we tried to find some on each island as each one cooks them just a bit differently. Roti King was our favorite. SO GOOD!
This is the Skirt Steak with Yuca Mofongo from El Jibarito in San Juan. OMG, this was one of the best dishes i've EVER had - and that's saying alot from a foodie. We ate there 3 times in the 2 days we were in San Juan.
Me and one of the cruises infamous towel animals
A crowd of us just before we board the Carnival Victory!
The Gang
1 comment:
That cruise looks AMAZING! I love the picture of you guys kissing in the waterfall. So glad you had such a good time. Take me with you next time. :)
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