the closest parking lot and prepay for 7 nights. One shuttle picks up our luggage while another shuttle
takes us to a nearby building for our required Covid tests. Plus, we had to show proof that we had each
training session was conducted via video on our television. No schedule... so its time for a little nap. In
an hour we arrive at the Garden Cafe Buffet. A watermelon had been artistically carved with a message
stop at 5:15. The visual trivia game is to identify Flags of the World. Images of 20 flags was shown on
the big screen. I knew four of them. And that was better than half the people in there. Ill have to study
International. The seahorse charm represents Puerto Vallarta. Well have to visit there one day. These 24
charms from D.I. represent different cruise ship ports of call. And Janet wore her charm bracelet today
It was delicious. I loved all the desserts, but only got two. My absolute favorite had to be the strawberry
chosen and I was one of them. There were several categories such as movies, drinks, animals with four
legs, Presidents, etc. There were 60 seconds for all of us to step up to the microphone and give answers.
After a correct answer, we moved to the back of the line. However, we could not repeat an answer. The
person at the mic after 60 seconds was then eliminated. Well, it is very fast paced and I repeated bear
At 10:30 we are back in our cabin. Fresh towels have been brought in and also the Freestyle Daily. It
is the itinerary for Day 2 activities. And there is a card to alert us to a Time Change early tomorrow.
The watches are set forward one hour. I go onto the balcony for just a little while. I can still see lights
along the southern part of the river banks. Above are a few dozen stars and the constellation Orion. Its
I see 3 birds flying around. We are 100+ miles from south Louisiana. I enjoy watching them diving for
and the plank. Were about 30 feet above the 17th deck. My favorite might have been the plank. Its an 8
At 1:20 Janet and I go up to the pool deck (# 15). There is plenty of fun music to entertain us. Next,
15 men sign up for the Mr. Sexy Legs contest. About half are college aged and the other half are older
men. Five years ago, I won this contest on a cruise out of Venice, Italy. There was a small dance area
of folks around the poolside graded us; on a scale of 1 – 5. After the votes were tallied, there was a run
by a large window and just enjoy the blue views. The Gulf waters are smooth this afternoon. Finishing
camera to get a few photos of me. Im getting pretty good at this. There are 3 more trips upon the plank.
This rice dish originated in Valencia, Spain. And we ate our first paella in Valencia several years ago.
There is so much good stuff to choose from tonight. Of course, there is a lot of shrimp!! And Ive got to
cookies and sliced apple pastry that needed to go to my table. This has been a tasty ending to a very
peddle bike. It is quite a little walk to the end of the pier. So this really helps. Hello Cozumel. It has
I choose a margarita as we start. At the edge of the water is a pretty sculpture. Eleven dolphins make
lush, green paths. We start at the Maya Garden. There are at least 60 of these mystical ruins (replicas)
Theres a huge blue agave plant, which is the source for tequila. There are a few iguanas, just enjoying
down to the beach. There is a concrete platform which overlooks a lake. It has 3 foot letters spelling out
my snorkel mask. Wow! The water is so very clear. I see at least 8 different species of fish. And there is
coral, mostly purple in color. It was beautiful. It was fun reaching out and actually touching a fish. 12
Discovery spot. There were 3 sea lions from California that had been trained. They stood on their back
flippers, stood on their front flippers, rolled over, roared, clapped their hands, stuck out their tongues,
found a great deal on some face lotion for youthful skin. She was pleased.
