Road trip to the Cruise Port
December 16, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
From Anderson to Abbeville to Jacksonville for the first, tri-generational family cruise. Of course my passengers didn’t last very long before it I was hearing some serious zzz’s.
J lands in the Security Office
December 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F
Accidentally leaving a bullet in your backpack lands J with Carnival Security while the rest of us patiently wait for him before we can board the ship. It’s going to be an interesting few days. 😂
All Aboard 🛳️
December 17, 2022 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Finally boarding the Carnival Elation after the long wait for J to clear security. First stop, Guy’s Burger Bar, for the Pig Patty 🐷, our all-time favorite.
Enjoying the Elation
December 17, 2022, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
First night on the ship listening to pop music in the atrium and dinner in the Imagination Dining Room. The first stop is Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, but since we don’t arrive until noon, weRead more
Just Beachin’
December 18, 2022 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
The sun has come out for us to enjoy a beach day at Freeport. We took a bus with fellow travelers to Paradise Cove to enjoy the clear, turquoise waters of the Atlantic. The water was chillier than IRead more
Making our way back to the Elation
December 18, 2022 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
We got crammed, sardine style, into the back of a minivan to get back from the beach to the ship. We arrived to our room with our towel frog and caught up with the other Rodillo’s. The kids enjoyedRead more
Breakfast Shenanigans 🍳 🥓 🥞
December 19, 2022 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Arriving at Bimini this morning and grabbing some breakfast in the Imagination Dining Room. Our Filipino waiter got a kick out of all the boys named “Eugene” and then thought Darlene wasRead more
Just another day in Paradise
December 19, 2022 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
We made our way to North Bimini and spent the afternoon relaxing at Paradise Beach.
Exploring Bimini Island
December 19, 2022 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Fun in the sun in Bimini - We rented a golf cart for the day and drove all over the island. We made it to the capital of Alice Town and got our passports stamped and finally settled in North Bimini toRead more
Last stop before reboarding
December 19, 2022 on the Bahamas ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Taking in more sunshine and clear water at another local oceanfront stop. We tried the Kalik Radlers - Cranberry and Mango flavors.
Formal Night
December 19, 2022, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 73 °F
Enjoying seeing everyone dressed up for Formal Night! Of course, we whipped out the captain’s hats for some shots with those, too! Fun family memories!
Do you like Green Eggs and Ham?
December 20, 2022, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Enjoying the Dr. Seuss themed menu and all the characters.
Dr. Seuss Friends
December 20, 2022, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
We are joined by the Cat in the Hat, Thing 1, Thing 2, and Sam I Am…do you like green eggs and ham?
A fun day at sea = naps and eats
December 20, 2022, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
Relaxing for a day at sea to head back to the Jacksonville port. Naps, the last burgers, ice carving, and one more photo night where we sported our red, shirt, and blue nautical theme.
