During the cruise we laughed a lot at funny people and funny things. Often we were the funny people doing the funny things...
#1 - As we boarded the boat, the workers took an ID picture of each of us that was used throughout the trip to identify us as we boarded the boat after touring at a stop. Aubree loves to make funny faces for pictures, so she pulled one for her ID shot. Every time we boarded the boat, the crew member would chuckle or laugh out loud at her picture. We loved watching their faces and reactions. It gave us a few good laughs almost everyday. Below are a few of her funny faces (unfortunately we don't have her ID pic!).
#2 - After coming back from scuba diving and snorkeling the first time, Rick announced that we needed to clean off the salt water from our gear. We went to one of the pools to wash it off. Looking around the pool, I noticed several tough guys w/ their Barbie doll wives. They were sitting right along the edge of the pool sun bathing. They seemed annoyed that we were cleaning our stuff and making too much noise. I couldn't take it. I decided to get out and do a big cannon ball that would soak these stiff people! Granted I indirectly warned them by asking the family if I should. Rick and Taylor said that I shouldn't, but I couldn't resist. I ran and tried to make the biggest splash I could!!! People grumbled and shook their heads. Knowing at least one of the guys could take me, I immediately exited the pool, grabbed my stuff and headed back to room...laughing inside the whole time!
(the pool was slightly larger than the one furthest away in this picture)
#3 - It was several mornings into the trip before we actually went to the formal dining area for breakfast. That morning we had Corina, the Romansh waitress, for the first time. She doted on us and gave the great service you always hear about when someone talks about a cruise. Rick was not embarrassed to ask questions or see if certain exceptions could be made. Almost everything he asked for was not listed on the menu. Corina then said in English, "You make me feel...emotional." Rick turned a little red. He at first seemed to interpret this to mean he was a hunk. Mandee and I interpreted it to mean that he made her nervous with all his requests and orders!
(Eggs Benedict is one of the things not listed on the menu that we ordered that first time)
(Eggs Benedict is one of the things not listed on the menu that we ordered that first time)#4 - we all took turns helping Cindee eat throughout the cruise. It was fun and also made us laugh together from time to time. One night I was feeding Cindee a pallet cleanser, a Thyme sorbet. I had already eaten mine and did not enjoy it too much. After giving her a couple of bites, I asked, "Do you want any more?" She seemed to grimace and then said with hesitation, "Well...how much is left?" We all irrupted in laughter. No one had enjoyed it, and even Cindee who loves cruises mostly for the food couldn't bare the thought of more bite of pallet cleanser!
(For the record, she cheered up quick afterwards and had fun snorkeling)
#5 - One morning we were up a little early and headed to breakfast, and Aubree seemed put out. We asked her what was up, and she responded, "I just want to punch somebody in face." Whoa! We couldn't help but laugh and repeat the line several times throughout the rest of the trip.
(For the record, she cheered up quick afterwards and had fun snorkeling)Anyway, sorry if some of these were "had to be there" humor, but if that's the case, drop us line and we'll plan the next cruise to include you and your family too. Making fun memories like these are what make the trip really memorable in the end anyway.
