FromSea2ShiningSea

All good things must come to an end. We had an amazing time this week. It was such a pleasure and so fun meeting everyone. Thanks again to @John&LaLa, @Ourusualbeach, @Lionesssand @A&L_Ontfor organizing this cruise. So much thought went into it. New friendships were formed and memories were made. We are forever grateful. Until we meet again, stay healthy and take care. Last sunrise of Bella Cruise 1.0

Up on Deck 16 in the back of the ship, behind the FlowRider for the last sunset of this cruise. This is right above the Aqua Theater and there was the Aqua80 show at the time. You can see how high the diver has to jump for the high dive.

This week, Spring Break, we had the Blaine High School Band and the Menomonie High School Band from Wisconsin for a performance. They performed in the Royal Theater early in the week at 4:30 but no one really knew about it. The Cruise Director was there and saw what an awesome job they did that he found a venue and time for them to perform again. So today, they got to perform in the Aqua Theatre at 12:45. They really did an amazing job. I think they and their parents had an amazing time. For many of them, it was their first time on a cruise. It was really fun for them. Then got ourselves hot dogs from the Boardwalk Dog House And took it to the Rising Tide Bar

Anyone tired of sunrise & sunset pictures yet? I know they all start to look the same. It’s just that I don’t get these at home so I have to make a point in capturing the beauty of what is given to us in the beginning of the day and at the end of the day and to share with others what I see. Sunset last night (Friday) Sunrise this morning (Saturday). I was maybe a few minutes late in getting out there for it. The fountain turned on. Waiting for MDR to open for Brunch I forgot to take pictures of the food that I had (Eggs Benedict, Blueberry Pancakes). But I did not forget to take a picture of the Apple Blossom a la Mode. Apparently, they did not totally get rid of the Apple Blossom. They have it available for brunch but not available for dinner in the MDR. I usually don’t eat dessert for breakfast but in this case, I make an exception.

Very impressive, @A&L_Ontand Owen Lighthouse for @Ocean Boy My contribution of my feet picture

Decorations for St. Patrick’s Day

Kamikare shots Sorrento’s pizza sure smelled good Spiced Rum & Coke

Last night’s Frozen In Time Ice Show. Great show Getting warmed up for the 70’s Disco Inferno Party, Royal Promenade Our Cruise Director Ricky is wild and crazy. Lol YMCA!

Sunrise this morning (Friday)

Next Cruise Promotion: Book your cruise onboard by Day 3 and enter a raffle and a.chance to win $250 to use on this cruise. Yesterday (Thursday), one of the Next Cruise staff came in the Music Hall during Happy Hour, she told us they’d already picked the winner. Aw, shucks, we didn’t win. Today, we stopped by Next Cruise to make a change on our booking. That’s when we found out who actually won the Raffle. Well, guess who? Ah huh. Yours Truly! The agent who helped us with our booking was busy last night and didn’t get to call our room to let us know. But she was so happy for us. I feel like buying them all a drink.

Aqua80 show last night Afterwards in the Music Hall featuring the Bon Jovi Tribute Band. John and Laura out on the dance floor. About to make some fancy moves. Sorry they’re kinda hard to see.

Wandered around the ship while waiting for the sun to come up We have company. Norwegian Breakaway. Colorful and pretty ship A very short airplane landing strip in the middle section there

A little behind. Sunset yesterday Waited for the sunrise this morning. I went up to the deck so early (pitch black), it seemed like it took so long for it to rise. But it was worth the wait. And then these huge fluffy white clouds

Same size as before Lots of company today Sorrento specifically made

Got up super early because I missed the last few day’s sunrise. It was so dark. Something about ship time versus Cozumel time. I just waited for the sun to come up but the it was very stubborn this morning. Lots of clouds. So I went to the walking track and did some laps Sun trying hard to peek out of the clouds

Tribute Band this week: Slippery When Wet- The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute. They are so good!

Sunset tonight

Thank you, @John&LaLafor putting this special goodie bag together for us. Really appreciate the thought, time and care you put into it. View from the Flowrider

In the 10:30 check in line. Just met @Sea Dog! Inside the terminal at 10:09. Fast!

Good morning, Florida! Hello, Ft. Lauderdale! We made it! We arrived earlier than scheduled. Couldn’t really sleep during the flight. Only nodded off a little bit. Will take a Lyft to Miami port at 8:45. See you all then! WooHoo!!!

Just what I wanted to see: Ft Lauderdale 9:51pm jetBlue ON TIME. Hopefully I’ll be able to sleep on the plane. See you there!

@dani negreanuYes, my daughter would agree with that. She was so insistent in being born that month that she came 2 months early. March 20th. First day of Spring, no less. @h20skibum, Mark, Your sacrifice, constant and steadfast commitment to your daughter & family is inspiring. I continue to lift you all up in prayer. May the doctors work wonders in helping your daughter with the right treatment to overcome her recent challenges.

Just check "No". As long as you had the first 2 shots, you're considered "Fully Vaccinated" so you're okay to go.

Thank you, Dani. 🥰 ❤️ No worries. No need to apologize. There is a lot of us. Lol. Wish you were coming along also. I do want to wish you a early Happy Birthday (3/17). We will be in Costa Maya that day. Hope you and your DH have smooth flights and a fantastic time on your much anticipated trip to Marroco, Marakesh and Madrid..

We are on this same cruise to Hawaii with you. They cancelled the one last year that we had booked so we booked this year's. Really looking forward to it. We really like Ovation & Odyssey, too.