Sooo, better late than never, right?
Things have been insanely busy around here.
However, I finally decided to sit down and
pull some pictures together to share with all of you
my birthday cruise to Bermuda. Woo-Hoo!
WARNING: This is a lengthy post due to lots of pictures.
If you make it to the end — you get a cookie!
This was my very first cruise and it was to celebrate
turning the big 4-0. A girls only trip with my mom and sister.
Here we are right before boarding — we were giddy!
I’m going to be honest. I have a gazillion pictures, so
it was impossible to pick and choose. I tried to pick the
ones that will give you a sneak peek into our 5 days at sea.
This was our boat. Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Sea.
And this was our cabin on Deck 8, Room 8268.
I volunteered to take the pull out bed; however, I had
no idea it was a ‘pull out’ from the ceiling. Hello bunk bed!
It wasn’t ideal, but I made it work… by being a dork, of course!
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While at sea, we enjoyed catching some rays during the day…
And some great entertainment at night!
The ice show was AWESOME-sauce. The late night
entertainment in the promenade was ‘hot-hot-hot.’ {giggle}
Lots of fun dancing and singing along with the crew to the ‘Y-M-C-A.’
The theaters were so large too (as you can see above).
Cruise ships are truly amazing to me. Big. Heavy. Floating.
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Anywho, I absolutely loved our dining experience!
We had fantastic wait staff and an ocean view.
The Captain’s Dinner was pretty neat as he recognized
the kitchen and wait staff… they sang too!
It was fun getting all dressed up each night too!
Not the ordinary for this yoga pant home-girl….
We enjoyed the incredible views of the ocean blue too!
Then we ported in Kings Wharf, Bermuda.
We were in Bermuda for two days.
Day One: Horseshoe Bay
It was a perfect day too! We enjoyed every minute…
and wished we could’ve stayed longer.
Unfortunate memories were made here too,
this is where I dropped my Fuji Instax into the ocean.
Yep, just call me butterfingers {hee-hee}.
Day Two: Shopping in Hamilton
Another perfect day on the island. We took the ferry over,
did a little shopping and grabbed a bite to eat.
It was a lovely day that ended at the spa! Pure bliss.
Then we were back to sea and entering the belly flop competition.
HA HA. Just Kidding!
The competition sure did draw a crowd though.
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We hung out at the Cafe Promenade every now and again.
Free coffee and food 24 hours a day… Starbucks was here too!
Plus it happened to be a hotspot
if you bought the over-priced wi-fi.
#guiltyascharged — can you tell we’re twins?
If you made it to the end, you’re my superhero!
Be sure to treat yourself to a cookie. You totally deserve it!
It was a fabulous trip!
Thanks for letting me share.
Care to stay in the loop? I’d love to have you!
Catch me snapping + sharing pictures over on Instagram.
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Terry says
Thank you for sharing! I got a good giggle out of this ~ pictures of beach were amazing but the candid shots of you were super cute! Happy 40!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Terry! I know…candid’s are some of the best captures really because they aren’t planned. 🙂 xo.
Beth says
Thanks so much for sharing! It looks like you had a nice and relaxing time! I need to put this on my bucket list!
Kelly Rowe says
Appreciate it Beth! It’s well worth adding to your bucket list. 🙂 HUGS!
Kristine says
It was a GREAT trip sis! So glad we did it….we sure know how to take the good with the bad and make the best of EVERYTHING. A wonderful summary of a memory filled trip. 43.
Kelly Rowe says
Yes, we do know how to make the best of all kinds of situations. 🙂 Love you sis. HUGS.
Sharon Kuert says
OMG!! Memories how they linger on our minds but these pics really brought back memories of a wonderful time with my beautiful daughters. What Kris said was true about the good with the bad BUT the good outweighs the bad. It was a great cruise (wish it could have been a little longer) and gorgeous weather on a gorgeous island. BTW would love to have some of those pics.
Thanks for the tour! I needed that. 🙂 Momma
Kelly Rowe says
Aw, thanks mom! It was a great time! I think Kristine mailed the cd of images to you. Love ya! HUGS!
Crystal says
Love the pics!! What a fun cruise!! You were brave to sleep on the the bed that pulled out from the ceiling.
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Crystal! Trust me…I know on being brave to sleep on the bunk bed. lol. It all worked out though and added to a memorable part of the trip as well. 🙂 xo.
JaneEllen says
Was that bunk comfy? Did you feel silly climbing up into that bed? Wouldn’t work for me, when I gotta go, it’s that second. no waiting, lol Was so glad to see photos of your cruise. Did you get sea sick at all? Don’t know if I could handle that part either. So beautiful there, how I’d love for hubs/I to get to do something like that before we’re too old to walk around and enjoy it. Bucket list here we are. Glad you had great time, looks like there’s lots to do, lots of sunshine, better bring really good sunscreen. You’ll remember that b/d for rest of your life, very memorable. Happy summer days
Kelly Rowe says
The bunk bed wasn’t too bad really. It was a little weird climbing up into though. lol. I didn’t get sea sick at all..so grateful for that! 🙂 I’m sure you and your husband would love it! Enjoy the rest of your weekend. HUGS!
DJ Remington says
Great pictures! Looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing them!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks DJ! Appreciate it. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. xo.
TidyMom says
looks like so much fun! I’m going on my first cruise in January!! I’ve always been a little nervous about cruises
Kelly Rowe says
January, huh? I’m sure you’ll have a great time! It’s natural to be nervous…but there is really nothing to be nervous about. 🙂 xo.
Amy at Living Locurto says
That blue water looks amazing! What a fun time!! Happy B-Day!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Amy! Appreciate it. HUGS!
the cape on the corner says
happy birthday! looks like a great trip. we went on a cruise last year and it was amazing, too.
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Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much! Cruises are great! 🙂 Have a wonderful holiday weekend. xo.
Stretchingittotravel says
Looks like a great Birthday trip!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says
How fun to go with your mom and your sister. Love the color of the ocean in Bermuda.
Kelly Rowe says
It was so fun being able to go with my mom and sister…a “girls” vacation! 🙂 The color of the ocean was amazing! It’s even better in person! Enjoy your day! xo.
Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says
Sounds like the perfect trip for celebrating the big 4-0!!