It left on January 2nd from New Jersey.
It was on the Anthem of the Seas,
a most spectacular ship.
a most spectacular ship.
I could get a single balcony room--rare!
It was for 12 days, so it was a bargain!
Then...
I decided that even a bargain 12 day cruise
was just too long.
was just too long.
My usual dog sitter could not keep Charleigh-Girl.
The weather? It's January! What if it's terrible?
But...it was too late to cancel.
So, alas, I must make the best of it.
(Secretly, I think I was glad I had forgotten to
take insurance!)
Before I left I was upgraded to a larger balcony room.
My friends Bobye and Adelene agreed to come
here and stay with C-G.
The weather was exceptionally mild.
And so I went--still apprehensive about the 12 days.
I went a day early to be sure I made it.
Leaving the Marriott Airport Hotel in Newark
to head for the ship!
My first view!
Okay, I am a little excited.
Maybe even more than a little.
That's Lady Liberty in the center of the picture
from the Solarium of the Anthem.
And at 1:00 sharp we could get into our rooms.
And my luggage was already there!
This room was much larger than my single room
would have been, but...
the trade off was that it had a "partially obstructed view."
Which I considered more than partial.
Here we are getting ready to go under the
Verrazano Bridge from my stateroom.
My Diamond+ status (ahem) entitles me to use
this wonderful place all the way aft on Floor 12.
There is a fancy espresso machine available 24/7,
and there are extensive appetizers and drinks every
night before dinner.
Reading John Grisham's latest,
The Whistler.
Contentment personnified.
Our first port was San Juan, Puerto Rico.
I took a overview tour.
I tend to forget that Puerto Rico is part of the U.S.
(I could use my cell phone there!!!)
This was the old fort,
which I had previously only seen from a ship
sailing away at night.
I could have seen more if I had climbed that steep
ramp, but I decided it wouldn't be lady like.
Yes...that was the only reason.
Yes...that was the only reason.
Absolutely loved getting to take this beautiful shot
of the Anthem and the Breakaway
as I returned "home" at dusk in San Juan.
Approachingt the North Star for my ride!
It is descending.
The arm ascends almost straight up.
St. Maarten
From 330' above the ship!
We stopped in Antiqua, but I stayed on the ship.
The adults only solarium was virtually empty,
so I took advantage and spent most of the day there.
Fabulously enjoyable!
My prize winning shot of the trip was taken in
Barbados.
What could be more exciting than thinking
"It's waiting out there just for me to get back on board!"
Some fun spots on the Anthem...
This is a food truck whose
cab is outside!
Oh my, I don't think it looks very good,
but it was. And messy.
There are bumper cars
(Basketball, roller skating, etc.)
I took a very pleasant ride on a train older than I am!
It was double decked, and I sat on the top in the
very back.
It traveled through what were once sugar cane
plantations, but the stunning views of the
coast were the best part.
I took approximately 1000 pictures, but I promise
I culled them down to just a few.
an electric train set?
deemed this very safe.
I always checked on my room service breakfast card
that it was for ONE (1) person.
Danishes, raisin bread, coffee, and milk.
I asked for the raisin bread, but I meant in place of
the Danishes, not in addition to!
And two cups. Always two cups.
I got my hair done!
This may be the ultimate luxury to me.
My delightful tablemates for dinner.
From left: Wayne, Elaine, Sue
We ate together every night except one and
had the best time!
So, I may have begun this trip with cold feet,
but this is the way it ended!
Do I really have to get off?
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