Miami Beach, Florida. We arrive in the afternoon, the day before we're to set sail. Our hotel is on the beach!
Soaking in some sun and humidity on Miami Beach.
Boardwalk, Miami Beach.
One of many hotels along the boardwalk, Miami Beach.
Boarding the Carnival Destiny in the Miami Port, Saturday noon.
The Carnival Destiny has wings. Does this boat fly?
On the lido deck, leaving Port of Miami.
Exploring the ship as we depart. Has a running track.
Our travelling partners (l to r): Chance, Evan, Rose and Tony. Hoping the captain doesn't decide to toot the horn.!
Rick & Wendy on the Carnival Destiny. This boat has a putting green, which was popular with the kids.
Leaving the Port of Miami.
A nice gift, sent to our cabin. Thanks Rose, Tony, Chance and Evan!
Digging in. The start of a food and desert vacation.
Video, live music and pools on the lido deck.
Time for a drink!
Find Wendy dancing with the group.
Leaving the Port of Miami, downtown in the background.
Approaching open water after leaving Miami.
One guy waving at the end of the jetty.
Cheering on Rick for the martini tasting.
Rick sampling the 2nd martini.
Full day at sea (Tuesday)
Full day at sea (Tuesday). Getting in some reading, in the shade.
Pulling in to Grand Turk, our first port.
Grand Turk.
Grand Turk. We'll be doing some snorkeling today! Too bad I forget to bring the camera along for a swim (it's waterproof). Dang!
Leaving Grand Turk.
Second port: Half Moon Cay, which is Carnival's private island.
