Cruising the Costa Maya

Tom and I just got back from a great vacation with some really great friends.   We started in New Orleans, where Tom and I ran into Dale and Juliana in the French Quarters.  The next day we boarded the boat and reluctantly went to muster (note the happy faces).

 

Our first stop was in Costa Maya, where we went to some ruins and then hung out at a great little beach with some very pricey piña coladas and guacamole. 

 

 

 

 

 

Our next stop was a very hot and muggy, but extremely beautiful Guatemala.  We had a gorgeous and bumpy boat ride up the Rio Dulce. 

We went into some caves, visited a local school, and had an encounter with the local turtles (courtesy of some of the cutest kids on earth).

 

The boys even had a little time to give a cheer out to all the Ohio State fans in Guatemala.

The next day was spent in Belize on a zip line in the jungle and cave tubing.

 

On our last port day, Tom and I saw some amazing sights under the ocean in Cozamel.  I was a little nervous to dive, but Monkey (our diving guide) was great.

 

As always on a cruise, there was food everywhere, which we took advantage of.  Crepes every night for the boys, Sushi for Tom and a really gross Chocolate buffet where every thing looked like chocolate but must have been some other terrible ingredient.  We did get our chocolate fill with the molten chocolate cake one night though! 

 

 

Our last day at sea brought some relaxation in the sun on deck for all.  Tom and Koy entered the golf competition and of course Koy got the grand prize...(a beautiful Norwegian Key Chain) and Tom second place (Norwegian Luggage Tags). 

Disembarking was bitter sweet as we would be leaving our friends, but heading home to see the kids.  We had a great time with our friends in some amazing places and can't wait until the next time!  Hawaii 2012 here we come!