Cruising Again

And we’re off again!  This is a short cruise, just from Galveston to Cozumel and back.  It’s one of the “free” cruises Charlie qualified for, but he upgraded us to a balcony cabin. We ought to try an interior room sometime, I suppose. 


I really packed lightly this time, wearing the only pair of pants I’m taking onto the ship. I packed one RipSkirt, a skort, and two sundresses (to wear to dinner), plus three tops, PJs, and exercise wear. 


As always, we’re looking forward to not having to cook or clean for a few days!  


We drove to Galveston and parked near the terminal, then handed off our small rolling bags to the luggage guys. Check-in was a breeze, with no line there or at Security. We waited about 15 minutes before they called for Diamond members to board. After boarding, we grabbed drinks at the Solarium bar and settled in to wait for lunchtime. 



Lunch today was at Jamie’s Italian. We both ordered the “meat plank,” a mini charcuterie board. I had a big avocado Caesar salad as my entree, and Charlie had the burrata and a side salad. For dessert, I had gelato and Charlie had the lemon cheese cake with toasted meringue and blueberry compote. 



Now we’ve unpacked and are ready to relax until Sailaway at 4:00. More tomorrow!

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM

    Nice! Have a very relaxing time. I assume you have plenty of books loaded on your Kindle 😀

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  2. RachelApril 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM

    Lemon cheese cake sounds amazing! Enjoy - I am jealous!!

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