Eastern Caribbean Cruise: Day 1

We love it when the countdown gets done!

We went on another cruise!!!! It was glorious!

We sailed out of Miami. Ben and I sailed out of Miami way back in 2006, but we really didn't remember any of it.

We stayed at this quirky hotel in Miami the night before we embarked. The girls really wanted to stay here because of the bunk beds- they thought it would be so fun.

I would personally not stay here again. It was definitely a college party hotel- people go here for spring break. And it is perfect for that- but not great for old people who want to get some sleep before embarking on a cruise.  Nevertheless, it was an adventure, and the girls enjoyed it's quirkiness, even if I was up all night worried Camille would fall of her top bunk and break an arm because the railing wasn't really attached to the bed and it was very unsafe.                          

                                               

Claire did everyone's hair in the morning

In the morning we went to a cute Italian bakery and got some yummy breakfast foods

And we are headed to the cruise! Finally!

                                               

Embarkation in Miami was not nearly as easy as in Tampa. Oh, well. But we were sure happy to get on the ship- Carnival Magic. We immediately went to get some Guy's Burgers and then to the slides before it got too crowded.

Of course we joined in for the YMCA!

Leaving the port- and we are off!

Our first dinner had beef wellington- Audra was the only one who ordered it, and everyone was jealous because it looked really yummy! Once again we lucked out with incredible dining seating- every time we have gotten great views.

We did all order the chocolate lava cake- our favorite (this isn't a picture of them, though).