We're Back!

Well we got back from our cruise late on the 21st. It was a lot of fun! We left last Sunday the 14th really early. We stayed in a really posh hotel that night in Miami right on the bay. It was really pretty! They had a big outdoor shopping mall right by our hotel. The had a live band playing and lots of food and entertainment. We ate dinner at Bubba Gump Shrimp from Forest Gump. It was really cool! The next day (the 15th- Jake's birthday) we headed to our port. We got on the ship around 2 and we left at 5. The cruise wasn't what i expected. We had a ton of fun at the islands and stuff, but the actual ship wasn't as exciting as i thought it would be. There just wasn't a whole lot to do, unless you drink and gamble. That's all people did. It was a little bit like Vegas, but not as bad. If we go again we will defiantly go with people. The food wasn't that great either. The first island we went to was Grand Bahama Island. It was gorgeous! We spent most of the day at the beach, and then did a bit of shopping. The people there are constantly trying to sell you stuff. The just thrive off the tourism and that is how they make there money. The next day we went to Nassau island. There we spent most of the day at the Atlantis resort. This place was huge and so nice. There we swam with the dolphins. It was so fun and exciting! They are such and amazing animal. I will defiantly do that again! The next day was Great Stirrup Cay. This is Norwegian Cruise Line's private island. There we went snorkeling and planned on going para sailing, but it was cancelled. The boat had leak in it and was sinking. I was so disappointed. We had been looking forward to the the entire trip. So instead we rented a giant tube and floated all day. It was so nice and beautiful. The beaches there are gorgeous. The water is so blue and the sand is so white. We then headed back to Miami and got there about 8 a.m on the 19th. Then we stayed in a Marriott right on the beach in Miami. It was beautiful. We had a lot of fun. We just relaxed by the pool and ocean, and walked the board walk. We had great time, and so grateful we were able to do something like this! Here is a slide show of our fun time. I still have a few pictures to add, but i want to get this posted. Enjoy!