Cruise in Review

Let me preface the following summary by saying that after our experience, Justin and I have decided that we will not ever cruise on Carnival again. I was worried about the ship not being quite big enough, but even the space they did have was used more for things Justin and I aren't interested in -- namely, lots of bars and a big casino. Furthermore, we probably won't fly to Orlando again if we can avoid it. I hadn't really considered the Disney factor ahead of time, but a couple of plane flights full of screaming children will make me more cautious in the future. We did enjoy ourselves overall, and after everything (stress and house included), I am very glad we went. Day 0 We started out with a long, cramped bus ride from the airport to bay. The weather was pretty grey and windy, which didn't seem to bode well either. After standing in many long lines, we finally made it on the ship and had our first of many buffet meals. (Note: Be sure to fast for a few days before going on a cruise because you will more than make up for it while on board.) We walked around and explored the ship most of the afternoon and met my parents in the fancy dining room for dinner. Travel is hard work, so we bascially crashed that night. Here is a picture I took from our room balcony, looking out to Port Canaveral. You can see in the background, another cruise ship -- of course, of the Disney line.