Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. -- Brad Henry

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Easter Cruise, Part 3 of 3

For our final port of call, we docked at Freeport.  My son and I decided to try scuba diving.  It was amazing!!  We completed our first instructional course and are now ready to get certified.  




Our first dive was quite shallow, but we saw a few neat things.  We saw an anchor, parts of a ship, and a cannon.



Even I got to have a scuba picture!  Many thanks to our guide for snapping this one.


While we were scuba diving, Daddy and the little one explored a different side of the island with a snorkle boat.  They actually had better pictures with their underwater camera and saw more tropical fish!



Their boat was equipped with a rock wall, slide, and all sorts of fun for the kids!  Daddy captured an amazing shot of our little one shooting out of the slide and into the ocean.


As evening set in, a storm was brewing in the distance.  By the time we were to disembark, the waves were too rough.  The ship sat at the dock over two hours before leaving.



That night and throughout the next day at sea, it was a little rough.  Waves were about 4-6 feet.  After six cruises, this is the first time I started feeling a little queasy.  The picture below doesn't do it justice, but keep in mind that I was on the 12th deck looking down at the water.


I decided a pina colada would ease my stomach, and I was right.  Fell right to sleep afterwards on the pool side, then felt great afterwards.


Daddy and the little one enjoyed one of several hot tubs that last day at sea.


With all the rocking, no one was on deck playing putt putt golf.  They had the entire course to themselves.


We returned safe and sound, stopping briefly back at USC to see Ashlyn again.  We also renewed our passports so we can plan our next adventure!