I'm on a Boat!

Getting on the boat from our hostel in Puerto Rico was hilarious... we bused into town to find out you can't get to the ship from this side of town, thought it was a mere short walk from where we were, walked for EVER, then it started pouring... we ducked into a bus stop and hailed a taxi. Then we're there, in line "ready to board cap'n!" Oh, wait, we're trying to get on the wrong cruise ship? HA! We finally make it to our destination. . . The Brilliance of the Sea.

We are escorted to our room, then head straight for the buffet! And though there were other "complimentary" eating options, we typically ate here for at least 3 meals. =)

Yummy food of different types (sandwich-makings, soup, salads, pizza, burgers, meat n potatoes, pasta, Indian, fruit, desserts, etc.). The best part was watching Wren at his favorite place on the boat...in front of the soft-serve ice cream machine!

Next, we hit the pool (shown here is one of two, plus a kiddie slide with pool)!

On to the mandatory safety drill, then we watched us set sail! We went to dinner (one of 3 times) to the "fancy" dining hall where we met three of our assigned table guests Lisa, Kenny and Gerome. After dinner we watched our first show on the boat that included acrobats Donovan and Rebecca.

The theater was just gorgeous, and the entire show (which included the Brilliance of the Sea's singers, dancers, and orchestra) was so professional and entertaining! We were so happily surprised by everything! Hooray for travel, and adventure!