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Title: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: the_Journeyman on August 01, 2009, 01:02:44 PM
Honeymoon pictures!

Starting with arriving & the following day which was a day at sea.

We were on RCCL's Adventure of the Seas for seven nights in the Southern Caribbean

Lots of cool sculpture were all over the boat.  Here are some examples:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0037-1200.jpg)

This one was called "The Dive"
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0046-1200-1.jpg)

There was an oriental themed bar at one end of the promenade deck where you found this:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0063-1200.jpg)

Before we sailed away, I did slip topside and grab a picture of the Carnival Miracle, also about to set sail:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0075-1200.jpg)

The promenade deck was really awesome.  They had celebrations there and it was just cool.  Our favorite bar was located on the promenade as well, a English style pub called "Duck & Dog"

Royal Promenade set up for the "Sail Away" party:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0039-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0046-1200.jpg)

The casino, it was classic film themed:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0049-1200.jpg)

Our dining room for the next seven nights, one of the largest in the Caribbean!
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0066-1200-1.jpg)

There was really interesting 2-story disco called "Jesters" with a very dark & medieval theme:

These two stained glass works were in the entryway
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0056-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0058-1200.jpg)

This guy was roughly human sized
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0059-1200.jpg)

Lots of interesting booths & dark corners:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0060-1200.jpg)

Like two kids on Christmas eve, we were so excited about everything that had gone on and excited about the ship, we got up a 4AM to check out a Caribbean sunrise:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0041-1200.jpg)

Later in the day, we see just how blue the Caribbean waters are:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0049-1200-1.jpg)

Late on our day at sea, there was a Honeymooner's reception at Jesters:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0067-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0069-1200.jpg)

That's all for the arrival day & the day at sea!

More in following posts

JM
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: the_Journeyman on August 01, 2009, 01:03:44 PM
Day 2, Barbados

It was pouring the rain in Barbados when we arrived, so we didn't get to explore much.  We did try to walk to town, but it wasn't impressive.  We took a Pirate & Shipwreck snorkel excursion in the afternoon though.

Beaches:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0029-1200-1.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0037-1200-1.jpg)

Once the snorkeling was done, two of these were placed where all could enjoy!
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0030-1200.jpg)

A couple random shots:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0013-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0074-1200.jpg)

More still coming!

JM
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: the_Journeyman on August 01, 2009, 01:04:20 PM
Day 3, St Lucia

We took in a lot of scenery in St Lucia.  I'll let the pictures speak:

Taken from the boat right there in port:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0009-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0015-1200.jpg)

The boat:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0029-1200-2.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0034-1200-1.jpg)

Scenery:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0037-1200-2.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0080-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0123-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0129-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0024-1200.jpg)

The Pitons, the icon of St Lucia:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0061-1200.jpg)

One of the famous black (volcanic) sand beaches:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0114-1200-1.jpg)

Still more coming!

JM
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: the_Journeyman on August 01, 2009, 01:05:59 PM
Day 4, Angtigua

Neat place, we snorkeled & sea kayaked while here.  Also ate at Hemingway's Café. 

Town around the port:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0005-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0044-1200.jpg)

Area where we snorkeled & kayaked:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0016-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0021-1200-1.jpg)

A snail my wife found after we went snorkeling:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0029-1200-3.jpg)

“Africa” in Hell's Gate where the Caribbean sea meets the Atlantic Ocean:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0037-1200-3.jpg)

General scenery:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0007-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0053-1200.jpg)

Still more!

JM
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: the_Journeyman on August 01, 2009, 01:07:19 PM
Day 5, St Maarten

We ported on the Dutch side and rented a car so we could drive over to the French side where we had lunch at a great little French sidewalk café:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0023-1200.jpg)

Ships moored at Marigot, the town we were in:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0027-1200.jpg)

Water was beautiful:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0010-1200-1.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0012-1200.jpg)

We even found a Harley Davidson dealer, but forgot to get pics.

Back on the Dutch side, we were thirsty.  We found a place we thought we'd enjoy:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0036-1200.jpg)

Fruity island drinks while in the islands.  They tasted better down there.
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0040-1200.jpg)

Almost done, two days left!

JM
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: the_Journeyman on August 01, 2009, 01:07:55 PM
Day 6 St. Croix

We found more very blue water.  This is right where the ship ports:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0046-1200-2.jpg)

Lots of little boats around:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0006-1200.jpg)

All manner of conch shells wash up right at the sea wall
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0012-1200-1.jpg)
Pictures of paradise:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0031-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0029-1200-4.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0026-1200-1.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0017-1200.jpg)

Back to the boat for some drinks on the last night of our cruise:

Fancy piña colada for my wife:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0058-1200-1.jpg)

Bookers neat for me:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0060-1200-1.jpg)

One more day!

JM
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: the_Journeyman on August 01, 2009, 01:09:02 PM
Day 7, Walking about in San Juan.

Walls and such of Old San Juan:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0008-1200.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0013-1200-1.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0016-1200-1.jpg)

Fountain along the walk:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0026-1200-2.jpg)

Streets of Old San Juan:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0034-1200-2.jpg)

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0038-1200.jpg)

Some building I don't know the purpose of:
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0066-1200-2.jpg)

McDonald's anyone?
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0037-1200-4.jpg)

Two of Carnival's boats, Miracle (blue lights) and Victory white lights.  The blur behind them is the Adventure of the Seas leaving for it's next seven night adventure ~
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn168/the_journeyman/Honeymoon/DSC_0060-1200-2.jpg)

Hope you enjoyed!

JM
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: Bun-bun on August 01, 2009, 01:30:10 PM
 [clap] [clap] [clap]

We took a cruise on RCCL's Freedom of the seas a few years back, about three weeks after it was christened. Love that new ship smell! [cheeky]

They really are floating cities, aren't they.
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: superjohn on August 01, 2009, 02:23:51 PM
Wow. That looks fantastic. Great pics!!! [thumbsup]

I'm afraid if I got down there I'd never come back  [laugh]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: Grampa on August 01, 2009, 02:34:39 PM
very cool  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: erkishhorde on August 01, 2009, 02:59:52 PM
Is that a monster riding in front of the McDonald's?
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: Got Duc on August 01, 2009, 03:03:37 PM
NIce pics  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: DesmoDiva on August 01, 2009, 03:25:13 PM
Thanks for sharing the picts, JM.   [thumbsup]

Looks like you and C had an awesome time.   [beer]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: somegirl on August 01, 2009, 05:27:15 PM
Glad you two had fun, thanks for sharing! :)
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: Super T.I.B on August 02, 2009, 12:07:55 AM
Quote from: erkishhorde on August 01, 2009, 02:59:52 PM
Is that a monster riding in front of the McDonald's?

696. I think.


Nice pics, looks like you enjoyed yourself.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: DoubleEagle on August 02, 2009, 04:50:55 AM
Wonderful photos.

Looked just divine.

Hope you two enjoyed every minute and have lots of good memories stored up.

Best of luck to you both

Dolph      :)
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: Ddan on August 02, 2009, 06:27:36 AM
Sounds like you two had a great time, congrats   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: Statler on August 02, 2009, 07:02:37 AM
awesome.
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: mitt on August 02, 2009, 04:50:57 PM
Cool pics, thanks.

Congrats  [thumbsup]

mitt
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: TiNi on August 02, 2009, 05:38:53 PM
thanks for sharing JM  :)

i will be sipping frozen drinks on the beach in jamaica in just 2 weeks from tomorrow  8)
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: Stella on August 02, 2009, 06:52:15 PM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on August 01, 2009, 01:02:44 PM
Honeymoon pictures!
That's all for the arrival day & the day at sea!
More in following posts

JM

Congratulations to you and the Mrs. JM!    [beer] 
Beautiful beautiful pictures....


Quote from: Statler on August 02, 2009, 07:02:37 AM
awesome.

Statler, I think we should organize a DMF bareboat trip in the BVI's after looking at these pics....  Feb.? March?  What say you?!  Who else is interested?  Or we can all stay put for the winter and knit alpaca sweaters and pot holders.      [evil]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: red baron on August 02, 2009, 07:03:47 PM
Quote from: Stella on August 02, 2009, 06:52:15 PM
  Or we can all stay put for the winter and knit alpaca sweaters and pot holders.      [evil]

As long as it's in Telluride. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: Big Troubled Bear on August 03, 2009, 12:39:33 AM
Awesome thanx for sharing JM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: IZ on August 03, 2009, 05:37:26 AM
Great pics!!  Congrats!

The pics with those red flowers on the trees are gorgeous! 

I've never been on a cruise. Those first few pics of the interior make me want to go now.

Couldn't imagine living there on the water and having those GIGANTIC ships float by!!  :o  Then there were 2 side by side!!
Title: Re: Journeyman's Honeymoon pictures!
Post by: dolci on August 03, 2009, 07:59:30 AM
Great pics - thanks for sharing them. It looks as though it was a great trip! [thumbsup]