Favorite Picture of All Time

[dolfansam]

There is a story that goes with this picture. At 41 my sister had a major stroke. To save her life they had to do surgery and as a result, take out about 1/3 of her skull....it stayed safe in her belly for over a year (because she had a staph infection post op they did not want to put it back too soon) while she recovered. At her most critical moment in the ICU, I held her hand and told her if she would only open her eyes I would take her anywhere in the world she wanted to go....her eyes flew open (the first of many miracles!), and as soon as she came off the ventilator she requested we go on a cruise. So in late April this year, almost 2 years after her stroke, we boarded the Legend with our mom, our other sister, two nieces and my sisters’ best friend. My sister wanted to swim with the dolphins more than anything else, so I scheduled the Royal Swim. Although VERY skeptical when we arrived, given my sisters physical limitations, the staff agreed to "let her try”. This picture was taken during the foot push.....what you can't see are the six women standing in the water watching her, laughing and crying at the same time. Since this day, my sister has continued to recover, expanding her horizons daily; because this moment in time renewed her confidence and made her realize that ANYTHING is possible!

 

 

 

 

What a great story. It really hits home. This past year both of my parents had strokes. They are both doing well, but it takes a awhile for recovery.

[Julie Koefoot]

It really is a beautiful story and photo!!!

 

Bring on some more photos.

[dolfansam]

This is my first time ever posting a picture. Let's hope it works...

 

In Alaska (Juneau) near the Mendenhall Glacier...

Mendenhall Glacier is very likely the place I took my Best picture ever.

[alphakitty]

Right now these pics are just wonderful as I dream of my next cruise coming up soon! Here are a few favorites. :)\

 

Sunset leaving San Diego for Mexican Riviera cruise

 

Acapulco

 

Friar's Bay Beach, Saint Martin

[Julie Koefoot]

Those photos were awesome! i love looking at pictures. Keep them coming.

 

Thanks!

[adorethesea]

This is why I fell in love with cruising ~

 

End of a great day on the beach in Acapulco

 

Serge, the best drink waiter on the Spirit! He found us on the beach on his day off! :D

 

Refreshments in Manzanillo ~

 

And last but not least, does this guy seem provocative to anyone else?

[Hunter2]

What beach in Cozumel was that in your photo?? I'm going in two weeks and just wondering.

[GOTTA CRUISE NOW]

These were all taken in Feb 2008 when we were on the Imagination

The whole gang at our cabana on Half Moon Cay

 

I love this shot of my brother & sister-in-law... they just look so happy to be there!

 

Not that great of a shot, but he thought it was golden...

 

I think these next 2 could be in a brochure. They were taken in Coz at sunset.

 

[Julie Koefoot]

Great photos! I have a couple photos that I will try to post early this week.

[Sparky58]

Thought I'd keep this amazing thread going!

 

[Drew B]

Margaritaville, Grand Cayman

 

After taking a similar picture with my nieces, I kept talking to them about "Big Black Dick" for days. I probably should have been arrested... :p

[slotaddict]

This is a great thread, one of the more entertaining threads in a long time. I love everyone's pics - I always have a hard time trying to post a pic but I will try.

[laurierocs]

Rum Point, Grand Caymen and my daughter's honeymoon cruise. (yes, the whole family, 14 of us, went along on their honeymoon!)

[laurierocs]

This is a great thread, one of the more entertaining threads in a long time. I love everyone's pics - I always have a hard time trying to post a pic but I will try.

 

Just use the "Manage Attachments" located below under "Additional Options". It saves it as a thumbnail and you can click on it to make it bigger. You just find the file on your computer and upload.

 

Ha! Love your name! We too enjoy the gambling!

[slotaddict]

Ok just can;t do it - so I made the pic my avatar - Cabo San Lucas, 11/08 Carnival Pride.

[DelRio]

Vancouver, Canada Place.

[TMWTim]

Zip-lining in Jamaica...

 

 

[Kaboochi]

I love that this thread has gone on for such a long time, the pics are fantastic. The zip line was a great pic, loved all that green and then the colorful zipliner (is that a word?). Anyone have pics of the Victory winter cruise?

 

My favorite to date is the gentleman standing beside is open suitcase displaying a sumggled case of beer. I love the look on his face!!!!!! It made me laugh and still brings a smile to my face.

[ohmissfl]

This is one of my favorite swimming with the dolphins in Cozumel! Other pics of my first cruise can be seen here: http://techquarium.com/gallery2z/v/Cruise0307/

 

[5waldos]

this is one of my favorites click on pic to make larger. ...

 

Just beautiful- makes me want to go back to the islands- right now!

[cruzn buckeye]

 

11.2008

Dawn Beach, St.Maarten

 

wow!

[code_d]

 

We found the perfect coffee house in Cozumel- The Rockin Java. It is a truely local place that not only makes the perfect cappuccino but has the best coffee. So good that each time we buy some to take back with us when we are there.

[old sole]

I love this thread.

 

This is Rio Lagartos, Mexico, near Progresso.

 

[5waldos]

Same here.

 

We've been there quite a bit....including a week's stay at an all-inclusive resort there. And even then, EVERY SINGLE DAY, I would go out onto the balcony and be amazed. I've tried to explain it to people. I finally wound up saying "It is other-worldly"....

 

I know the feeling- I lived in the Pacific for 4 years and even with that much exposure was left breathless every time I was out on the water- the colors can be so other-worldly (a great term for it!0

[picklebongo]

I don't have any photos to share but I visit this thread often and have enjoyed all the ones here. It is so great to visit a thread where everything is positive and upbeat. Keep them coming please!! There are some fantastic photographers here.