Cruising with Friends

The last time we cruised with this group, it was a larger group.  We missed some of those missing this time; others not so much.

This time our packing had to include our costumes for Hallowe'en!  The group included one Wendy, one Smee, one hungry crocodile (with tick-tocking clock) and a bunch of the lost boys dressed in disguise as animals.  I was the crocodile and Michael was a fox.  Although most of us didn't make it back to the Lounge for judging (didn't even check our telephone in the cabin until the next morning), our group came in second for Groups!  Bravo to all those who braved costumes for drinks and dinner!  But never again!

We've decided that we're done with Tortola after this trip.  Saw very little of it as we transferred to St John's for a tour of that island.  Which is beautiful!!!  And the Rockefeller property is now a private hotel - right on the ocean.  The property that was formerly a sugar plantation is great, too.  Had a really interesting guide on the tour, even if he was a little too much into healthcare and the use of natural plants.

WDW was ideal.  Our room at the Boardwalk was not the 'upper floor' that we had requested, but nicely furnished if a bit of a trek through corridors.  It was close to boat transportation to the backdoor of EPCOT, though - which we used a lot.  Got our commemorative tumblers, saw the new version of Soarin', used the various transportation options to visit Animal Kingdom/Lodge where we caught up with friends with whom we visited on last year's trip, the Party of the Senses (wonderful food and matching wines), all the little booths around 'the World', and even enjoyed the new ride in Norway - Frozen, of course.

The last morning found us waiting for our bus to the airport and thence onward to Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende.  Thank goodness AeroMexico still believes in feeding us - for free - on the nonstop trip home.

When we finally woke up, the next day found us unpacking, washing, and waiting for the doglets to come home - which they eventually did! Now it's a few weeks at home and then it's off to Puerto Vallarta for a few days after Thanksgiving.