Cozumel

We docked at Cozumel around 9:30 and could go ashore around 10:00. Amanda had booked us for the Party Boat and Playa Mia excursion, which left at 11:30. We dashed to the shops and bought a few things, dropped them off and met up with the party boat.

The party boat is for adults because it has an open bar. At first Tony and I were reluctant because we’re not big partiers, but we counted it a badge of honor that our 21-year-old invited us (i.e., we’re now cool again after being “dumb parents” during the teen years – those of you with kids know what I’m talking about).

There were about 50 on the boat, most of them college kids from LSU. Let me just say that there is nothing quite like being on a party boat with college kids to put you entirely “in the present.” They were a blast – conga line, electric slide and all. (There was a 70-year-old lady who joined them in the conga line; she was a total hoot.)

We went to a beach called Playa Mia, where there were paddleboats, kayaks, floating mats, snorkeling and other fun activities, all included in the price. Parasailing, jet skis and the banana boat were extra. Also food was extra at the restaurant.

The entire excursion was four hours – an hour there, an hour back and two hours at the beach. It rained on and off, but who cares – we were wet anyway.

After the boat dropped us off at the dock, we continued shopping, then back to the ship. It was a fun day!

Note: Tomorrow is our last day and a day at sea. My plans are to do absolutely nothing, including blogging. In fact, if I even think that I should be doing something, I’m going to tell myself to slow down and go take a nap!

But don’t despair on getting details – we return to Port Canaveral early Sunday morning, and we’ll be home by Sunday early evening. After we get home, I’ll post more details, including photos of sights around the ship.

Feel free to keep those questions coming – I’ll answer as soon as I can. We’re also bringing the daily Compass back with us and will scan them.