For Day 5 of our cruise, we decided to stay onboard. The port of call on this day was Costa Maya, Mexico. Here are some cruise pix taken by the NCL photographers. Our original itinerary before (Hurricane) Sandy altered it. We did not expect to end up in Mexico, but no complaints. We had fun and saw the Mayan ruins in Tulum - a big bonus for Joe! Most importantly, we are thankful that we were safe throughout the whole trip and got out of Sandy's way. Stay ... View the Post

After marveling at the Mayan ruins and its picturesque site overlooking the turquoise Caribbean Sea, we were driven to this beautiful beach. El Paraiso beach is located south of the Tulum ruins. You knew this was going to happen, right :) ? We spent a few hours relaxing and enjoying this beautiful beach before our 2 hour trip back to the cruise ship.  ♥ Emms   ... View the Post

Our port of call on Day 4 of our Caribbean trip was changed to Playa del Carmen in Mexico instead of Ocho Rios in Jamaica. It worked out well. We were out of (Hurricane) Sandy's way and Joe got to see the Tulum ruins. He's been waiting to see this place for a long time. Tulum is known for its ruins that was constructed during a time period of Mayan culture that was waning. What a location! Mayan ruins on a cliff overlooking the ... View the Post

October 22 was Day 2 of our Caribbean Cruise. The plan was to take a Wave Runner/ Jet ski tour but it was cancelled due to weather conditions. We didn't know it then but learned later that (Hurricane) Sandy developed into a tropical storm in the Caribbean on this day and eventually became a Hurricane Category 2 and then 3 at its peak intensity in the following days. We are so grateful and thankful that we were kept safe throughout our trip. Thank God! Our sympathy to everyone affected by this ... View the Post

We got up early, so someone can say Hi to his "friend", I meant so we can have breakfast before our trip. No, we didn't have any beers, yet ... just food. And we are all set to go.     Embarkation process checked. Time to relax and enjoy this trip with my love :) ♥ Emms ... View the Post