Legend trip report September 27 2009

[OrdieJ]

Hey guys,

Sorry for the late trip report but the net is so slow in Uzbekistan. Then I have been getting ready for home. I am finally home, but report in to my next post at the end of the month. Any ways, on with the review.

 

We got in to Tampa about 0300 am on the 26th. It was a long flight. So getting in to the Sheraton Riverwalk was great.

 

Our view from our balcony.

The room

[OrdieJ]

We went to the riverwalk to eat and see the aquarium and what do we see

 

 

Brie at the aquarium next to a big grouper

 

 

 

Mermaids!

[OrdieJ]

After seeing the fishes I got a craving for some sushi

 

After lunch we walked around and sat and people watched, tehn we were approached by a lady who asked if we wanted to be a part of a commercial for the newest ab machine.

 

Day 1 of the cruise coming up

[OrdieJ]

Day 1.

Brie and I got up early and went to the gym before meeting my parents for breakfast.

We got to the port around noon. I wanted to get there earlier, but my Grandparents got there earlier and my parents and I were surprising them on this cruise! I hadnt seen either of them in over a year. Ill post videos on youtube of the surprise later.

 

View form our aft balcony room 6331

 

Then we decided to go watch a game on the sports lounge and who do I see?

Yes that is Mr. John Hield himself

 

The magnificent life boat drill

[OrdieJ]

sorry double post

[ll_california]

great pictures. please keep it coming ...

[OrdieJ]

Leaving Tampa

First bingo game of the cruise

First towel animal of the day

 

[OrdieJ]

Day 2

Waking up early on a sea day to hit the gym

 

On to breakfast with BACON!

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Day 2 sea day afternoon

 

Brie and Nancy loungin

 

My parents were sitting behind us

 

She wanted to get the special monkey drink. (hers was non alchoholic)

I know I know, my skin is blinding all of you

[OrdieJ]

Ok guys, I will post more later. I need to go get some chow.

[Delta Dear]

Fabulous pictures and some views I've not seen in other posts. Chew quickly so you can get back and post some more. (What kind of camera were you using? I want a new one before our Feb. 7 cruise on the Legend.)

[ll_california]

Do you recommend visiting the aquarium before the cruise?

[marshhawk]

Great Pics! Hurry back and post more!!! We want more, we want more(etc):)

[yogimax]

Thanks for the wonderful pictures!

[OrdieJ]

Do you recommend visiting the aquarium before the cruise?

Yes, it was very cool.

 

And sorry guys about not posting yet. My water pump went out on the way to lunch, so I had to deal with that.

[CMM]

Wow I can't wait to sit at a table like the one in the photo of your parents! What a view.

 

Looking forward to the rest of your report.

[OrdieJ]

On to the 1st formal night

 

With the Captain

 

Our dinner table with my parents and Don and Nancy

 

 

Some of the food that night.

[OrdieJ]

A nice cigar after dinner

 

Don, Dad, Me

 

2nd towel animal of the cruise

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Day 3 Grand Cayman

Getting on a tender

 

Leaving the ship

 

Were in the CAYMANS!

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On to our first excursion

[OrdieJ]

Sting Ray City

[OrdieJ]

Kissing a stingray is 7 years good luck

 

Don wants his good luck

 

 

Nothing like a sting ray back rub

[OrdieJ]

All that swimming made me hungry and thirsty

 

[OrdieJ]

Look at this small "perfect" margarita

(Well that small thing hit me later)

 

This is more my speed

 

and then

 

and then

 

Brie with Ice Tea

[OrdieJ]

Some good guacamole

 

 

All that booze made me kinda hot