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Cruise Blog Grand Cayman Vista

Vista: Grand Cayman

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April 24, 2019

The day before yesterday I set my phone to not change time automatically. It worked great for yesterday. When my phone died and got recharged I guess that got reset some how. It was on eastern. I forgot to change it last night. So today I was up and…


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Cruise Blog Montego Bay Vista

Vista: Montego Bay

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April 23, 2019

Last night I set my phone not to change time and I set my first alarm for 6:30. I woke up at 5:30. I could sleep another hour. But I can’t get back to sleep. And the more I lay here the more hungry I get. I think for…


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Cruise Blog Vista

Vista: 2nd Sea Day

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April 23, 2019

Good morning from just off the coast of Cuba.

I got a good 7 hours of sleep after the kid next door quieted down. I woke up once at 7am. I think it was ship movement again. At 8:30 I knew I was pretty much up for good but decided…


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Cruise Blog Vista

Vista: 1st Sea Day

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April 22, 2019

Good morning! I got a good 8 hours of sleep. I needed that. We hit some pretty rough waters this morning. It woke me up at 5:30am. And we’re still experiencing some though not nearly as bad as it was a few hours ago.

Its been awhile since I’ve been…


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Cruise Blog Galveston Vista

Vista: Embarkation Day

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April 21, 2019

Good morning. It’s 7am here. My alarms don’t start going off for another hour but I’ve been awake for a half hour. I guess I’m up. I don’t know if  I’m nervous or excited. I think I’m nervited.

A little breakfast. They have sausages and eggs and pastries and yogurt…


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Cruise Blog Galveston Vista

Vista: Space Center Houston

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April 20, 2019

Lunch

Before heading to the Space Center I’m going to grab some lunch at a Mexican restaurant that’s just around the corner from the hotel, Lupe Tortilla.

I’m sure it’s fine.

I lived close to the Mexican border for a few years. This is the beer we drank back then. And if…


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Cruise Blog Galveston Vista

Vista: Pre-Cruise Hotel

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April 20, 2019

We are heading to Webster, Texas for a two-night stay at the Comfort Suites.

Originally only one night was booked but I decided I want the full day there tomorrow so I added another night. I got both nights for $70 each after taxes on Hotwire.com .

Hotel


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Cruise Blog Galveston Vista

Vista: Planning

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April 19, 2019

This is a 7-day Western Caribbean cruise on the like new Carnival Vista from Galveston to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. This will be my 10th Carnival cruise, first on Vista, and third out of Galveston. It will be my first time to Montego and Grand Cayman, and…


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Cruise Blog Dream

A Christmas Dream: 3rd Sea Day

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April 18, 2019

Good morning! This is the longest coffee line I’ve stood in this week. Seven people in front of me. I guess I did avoid the line on Belize morning by getting my coffee at the atrium bar.

I’ve been lazy this morning. I slept till 8 when the neighbors decided…


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Cozumel Cruise Blog Dream

A Christmas Dream: Cozumel

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April 18, 2019

Good morning from Cozumel!

I’m getting an up close look at my next ship this morning.

Let’s see what’s going on in Havana.

We’re also in port with Harmony of the Seas.

Last port day and the towel animals are out.

Breakfast

I grabbed a little breakfast from the Lido deck.

I woke up at…

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