We sailed on the Carnival Magic which just a really beautiful (and brand new!) ship that had a ton of amenities for families (putt putt golf, children's camp, pools, water slides, movie nights, etc..). Also the food was delish! We would definitely cruise Carnival again!
Poor Ellie....on this cruise she got a cold and then we had to take her to the ship's medical center after she got a sprained elbow (from falling to the ground abruptly while we were holding her arm while walking). She had to see the ship's doctor, got 2 X-rays (or pictures of her arm - as she likes to say) an ace bandage and some ibuprofen and we got a $300 bill!!! However we had always been curious about the ship's medical center so it's kind of like we got an expensive tour of it.
We also attempted to take her to Camp Carnival so that she could play with the other kids (I think there were like 1200 kids on this cruise) in her age group instead of being cooped up with us. She did not appreciate this! The first time she ran in and began playing and running around ASAP - we then got a call 15 minutes later saying that she was crying and inconsolable. The next time I sat in with her and she eventually (30 minutes!) left my side and went to play -- I snuck out and watched her through the window. She was doing awesome -- 15 minutes later I got the call. We tried once more but she wouldn't even go in the door....can you say T-R-A-U-M-A-T-I-Z-E-D. She kept saying, "Mama come get you" any time I would leave...even to go to the restroom.
In spite of all of these happenings to her she still travelled like a champ!
Here is Ellie lounging by the pool....
Ellie and dada catching a karaoke show....
Ellie and dada (notice her new "pose" with her hand on the shoulder!!!)
My favorite people
Wemonade!
Too cute :)
Here is Ellie at the dining room with her window overlooking the water
Ellie and Sage (or Sour...)
I like to move it move it....MOVE IT!!
Party Animals
First stop: Jamaica
We decided to do the city tour so that we could see the sights in the city and do a little shopping. It was a really cool tour and perfect for Ellie! We drove through Montego Bay, stopped at a few shopping areas and then went to this cool flea market place where locals sold their carvings and crafts. It was pretty high pressure to buy but we made off with a few purchases for some pretty low prices.
Ellie and dada stopping for a quick cool bev
Street view
Old Mill
Shopping!
Yes, yes she did eventually get her head stuck
Our tour bus!
Traffic here was INSANE!
Our ship in the distance
Beautiful
Riding in a bus.....Vroom Vroom
Back on the ship and looking out at Montego Bay
Boat
View from the Balcony
Ellie and dada chillin'
A band they had playing songs while the ship was getting ready to depart....
View as we sailed away....
No worries mon......
