Flytko Posted July 28, 2014 #51 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Very nice review so far, this is the route that my wife and I had been wanting to take on the Magic, can't wait to see more!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted July 28, 2014 Author #52 Share Posted July 28, 2014 7/5/14 Continued.. There was hardly any wind on deck and although the beaming sun was great, it was getting HOT quick! A dip in the pool was a quick fix. (I assume the pools are filled with sea water, but I could be wrong on this. If anyone knows for sure feel free to chime in. The water is definitely saltier than most salt water pools, which isn't a big deal. There are fresh water showers next to both pools if you want to wash the salt water off your skin. These are very "public" showers so please people, keep your swim suits on!) We hung out (no pun intended) at the pool for a few hours, the kids joined us, and we watched an artist turn a very large chunk of ice into a sculpture; very cool. Unfortunately for us it was too hot! After watching the ice hit the deck and dreaming of much cooler places we decided to head down to our rooms to cool off and get ready for lunch. Headed back to the Lido buffet and tried the burrito bar; it was great! My wife and kids had other buffet options and as before all was consistently good. Finished lunch around 2:30pm and headed back to the room to chillax. Caught up on some work emails and watched some TV, enjoying the AC. Even the balcony was too hot to so we stayed inside until dinner time. (This is my first time cruising in the middle of the summer so I don't have anything to compare it to, but the Gulf of Mexico was calm like a lake. Maybe this is why it was so hot. As mentioned above there was very little if any wind at the beach pool, and only a slight breeze at the tides pool. Carnival has done a good job at designing the decks to be less windy. This would be welcome in cooler weather but in the summer, I would prefer a stiffer breeze.) A little sun burned and a lot tired we all decided to have room service for dinner. The reuben sandwich was fantastic! (As mentioned on day one I'm easy to please when it comes to food!) It is served with chips. Put the chips on the sandwich, even better! After we cleaned up we decided to go to the friendly family comedy show at 8:30pm. Caroline Picard was the comedian and she was funny, but something tells me her adult show would have been better. She is from Louisiana and I could tell she was having a difficult time keeping it clean. A few drinks after the show and it was time to call it a night.. I will send pictures later. In the field today and internet connection stinks. To be continued.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted July 29, 2014 #53 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I know how much time it takes to post a review... and I know how difficult to sort through photos and select the ones to post... But I'm sticking with you!!! I can't wait for more!!!! This is GREAT!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted July 29, 2014 Author #54 Share Posted July 29, 2014 7/15/14 Highlight pictures.. This bucket fills up with water and dumps every so many minutes; another nice way to cool off but you have to get to deck 12 aft. Spotlight Lounge. (Comedy, Open Mic, etc..) Spotlight Lounge Cont.. Up next..Day Four: Isla Roatan (At last!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted July 29, 2014 Author #55 Share Posted July 29, 2014 7/16/14 Land Ho!! I appreciate everyone's patience. I will get through this review eventually, I promise!! Any questions feel free to ask. I will try to answer as quickly as I can. After two days of nothing but water (Don't get me wrong, I love the water) I woke up, looked out the window, and saw land! It was a beautiful sight.. Clear blue skies and crystal clear blue waters, and rolling hills. I can only imagine how Christopher Columbus felt in 1502 when he first laid eyes on it. (There's a little trivia for ya.) I'm sure there are quite a few people that have never been to Roatan, so I will try not to blabber so much and share more pics. We backed into the dock, so the aft view balcony was the perfect place to be! Here are a few of my favorite pics.. We docked at Mahogany Bay. The other port on the island is Coxen Hole. Approaching the dock.. Dock close up. (I find this pic interesting. The entire ship fits at the lower section of the dock. Looks much smaller than it actually is. Over three football fields long.) To be continued.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmedic Posted July 29, 2014 #56 Share Posted July 29, 2014 OP has posted Fun Times for the first 3 days so far. Here's the movie list: Sunday, Seaside Theater-- Grown ups & Ride Along TV-- The Proposal & Grown Ups Monday, Seaside Theater-- Monuments Men & Noah TV-- Toy Story & Captain America Tuesday, Seaside Theater-- Captain America TV-- The Proposal & Grown Ups thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn4t5 Posted July 30, 2014 #57 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Attn Oldmedic John Heald just posted this on today's blog: "Here is the list of the Dive In Movies we will show on the 12 ships that have the big screens on Lido." XMEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG‐13) GRAVITY (PG‐13) FROZEN (G) RIO 2 (G) THE VOW (PG‐13) THE OTHER WOMAN (PG‐13) GROWN UPS 2 (PG‐13) RIDE ALONG (PG‐13) THE HOBBIT: DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG‐13) DIVERGENT (PG‐13) DIANA (PG 13) NOAH (PG‐13) THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2 (PG‐13) CAPTAIN AMERICA: – THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG‐13) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmedic Posted July 30, 2014 #58 Share Posted July 30, 2014 Attn Oldmedic John Heald just posted this on today's blog: "Here is the list of the Dive In Movies we will show on the 12 ships that have the big screens on Lido." XMEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST (PG‐13) GRAVITY (PG‐13) FROZEN (G) RIO 2 (G) THE VOW (PG‐13) THE OTHER WOMAN (PG‐13) GROWN UPS 2 (PG‐13) RIDE ALONG (PG‐13) THE HOBBIT: DESOLATION OF SMAUG (PG‐13) DIVERGENT (PG‐13) DIANA (PG 13) NOAH (PG‐13) THE AMAZING SPIDERMAN 2 (PG‐13) CAPTAIN AMERICA: – THE WINTER SOLDIER (PG‐13) Thank you!! looking forward to the rest of the review!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted July 30, 2014 Author #59 Share Posted July 30, 2014 7/16/14 Continued.. Here is the Fun Times for today.. To be continued.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted July 30, 2014 Author #60 Share Posted July 30, 2014 7/16/14 Continued.. We had pre-booked a private tour with ROA (Roatan Island Adventures). The walk to the meeting place was fairly long and uphill, but we knew about this ahead of time and were prepared. Although it was a bit of a workout, it was a nice walk, lots to see. We found the meeting point without any difficulty and Laura (One of the owners) was waiting for us there. We were quickly in her new model, clean, 4 door, 4WD Toyota Tundra, with the AC cranked. I think we were all a little sweaty but cooled off quickly. We headed to our first stop of the day, "Pirates of the Caribbean Zip Line Tours." We were the first ones there and had our safety harnesses on in no time. (We paid $ 100/ person when we met Laura and that included the tour, along with all of the activities for the day). She paid the friendly cashier and soon we were loaded into a 4WD truck and headed up the mountain to start the tour. Check in.. My wife and I ready to go.. First line.. (Was very long and high a bit unnerving, even for an adrenaline junkie like me.) We had a safety briefing and the equipment was demonstrated. All was in good shape and secure. The two guides were great! One went in front of our group of 4, and one went behind. To be continued.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharonlee912 Posted July 30, 2014 #61 Share Posted July 30, 2014 ............loving your review, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted July 30, 2014 Author #62 Share Posted July 30, 2014 7/16/14 Continued.. Very much like a roller coaster, the lines got shorter and less intense as we worked our way down, but all were fun, and the views from above the trees were great! There were a total of 11 lines. Our tour guide Laura was waiting for us when we returned to the base and we tipped our guides, and loaded up in the truck. Next stop, iguanas and monkeys. It was a short drive from the zip line location to our next stop. We got some photos of the iguanas and watched while they fed some tarpon a short walk to the water. Feeding the Tarpon.. View from the pier.. Another view from the pier.. Spider Monkey.. (He has quick hands and grabbed my wife's sun glasses off her head before she knew what happened. I was able to get them back with a little tug of war.) To be continued.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXCajuns Posted July 31, 2014 #63 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm wondering why I can't see your photos anymore. Everywhere there is supposed to be a picture, there is a box asking to upgrade to photobucket plus for additional bandwidth. Up until yesterday I was able to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rn4t5 Posted July 31, 2014 #64 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm wondering why I can't see your photos anymore. Everywhere there is supposed to be a picture, there is a box asking to upgrade to photobucket plus for additional bandwidth. Up until yesterday I was able to see them. Have exactly the same problem as TXCajuns re viewing your photos. I really want to see the rest of the Fun Times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted July 31, 2014 #65 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I'm wondering why I can't see your photos anymore. He has such a popular review...:) needs to update his account with Photobucket. Or wait until the month starts over. I think that's how it works.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktravis Posted July 31, 2014 #66 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I cant see any of the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXCajuns Posted July 31, 2014 #67 Share Posted July 31, 2014 It's a great review! I'm anxious to see more pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted July 31, 2014 #68 Share Posted July 31, 2014 Can't see the photos either... All we see is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted August 3, 2014 #69 Share Posted August 3, 2014 OH NO!!!! Don't give up!!! I love the photos -- but your review -- your words are very helpful, too!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleChell Posted August 4, 2014 #70 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Echo echo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seago2 Posted August 4, 2014 #71 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Can't see the photos either... All we see is: I thought I was going crazy and I was about to blame my iPad as usual! What is the deal? Why can't we see them and everyone else can? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LambKnuckles Posted August 5, 2014 #72 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I thought I was going crazy and I was about to blame my iPad as usual! What is the deal? Why can't we see them and everyone else can? We saw them in the beginning of this thread... But then they all turned to grey and we can't. I think it has to do with their "grade" of photobucket. I use snapfish when I upload here. They seem to last longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted August 5, 2014 Author #73 Share Posted August 5, 2014 I have been out of town for the past few days and away from my computer. Not sure what the issue is with the pics but I will figure it out, repost the ones that aren't working, and continue with the review.. Sorry for the technical difficulties!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted August 5, 2014 Author #74 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Problem solved! Pics should be back up now. If not just refresh your browser. Any more problems let me know. Glad you are enjoying the review! Now I will continue.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffw777 Posted August 5, 2014 Author #75 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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