Review of splendor 06/27/2010 to mexican reveria

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

We chose to do the Salsa and Salsa excursion primarily because if I can get served free margaritas and food....I am there!

 

 

They had us meet in the lounge and then took us to the resort in vans. Once we arrived at the lovely resort this great blonde lady greeted us, escorted us to the patio where we were handed a margarita! Yaaaa!! and then escorted to our table where our chefs hat and aprons awaited us...

 

here is Steve...the Mexican Chef...

 

 

and of course me!

 

 

I know, I know, I look like Lucy..ok...people have told me that!

 

my margarita...

 

 

us....

 

[Wavesprite]

I'm happy to hear about bargaining for the pictures at Aquaventura. We're going in October and booked off the ship. Was Steve able to bargain for the taxi ride back too? Was it still $7 and did the park call for a taxi for you?

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Now, the first thing they taught us was how to make genuine margaritas and they gave us TWO shots of tequila..one was sweet and one was not...

 

 

 

Now, after we did that, we were going to learn to make a STRAWBERRY MARGARITA...the dancing chef ladies (the ones running the thing) asked who was on their honeymoon??? OH....let me tell you I raised my hand so quick because I had been waiting all week to be able to do something like this, (I really wanted to be on the newlywedd game on the ship but somehow missed that) but oh well...I quickly raised my hand and they called us up there to help instruct the class!

 

 

as you can see, I am ALWAYS ready for a camera and Steve is still trying to figure out what the hell we are doing up there!

 

Here we are....

 

 

 

Boy was that margarita good too!!!

 

After that, we sat back down and now are going to learn how to make genuine guacamole....

 

 

Here is Steve doing the work while I am sipping margaritas...oh and taking pictures of course!

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

 

This is Steve asking me when I was going to start doing the work......

 

 

 

Lookin Good Honey!!

 

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Well, after the guacomole we learned how to do like three kinds of salsa...I was pretty buzzed by then, and so, no pics of the salsa.!

 

But we learned how to actuall salsa dance after that and Steve and I were picked as the best dance couple!

 

The excursion was over and we were put back on our bus and transported back to the terminal......

 

We had so much time to kill that we really did not want to go back directly on the ship so we decided to stop at the bar and have a few drinks...here we are doing a jello shot in honor of our marriage!

 

 

We did not go into the ocean because the jellyfish warning was high and we prefer not to get stung...so...back to the ship...we got dressed for dinner and then went to watch karaoke and then went to bed. We never made it to the dance clubs. They were playing alot of Michael Jackson videos and no one was dancing.

 

 

 

NEXT CABO SAN LUCAS.............

 

 

 

Cabo is so shallow that they tender us in...here are some tender boats waiting for us...

 

 

We arrived...

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Pretty Cabo....

 

 

 

Hey nothing like having a morning drink....right??

 

 

I mean we are on vacation after all!

 

 

Our excursion for this day was the Lands End Beach, Shopping and Sea tour....

 

This is the catamaran they took us on the sea tour with...

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

 

leaving the harbor...our ship...

 

 

found out our table mates from dinner was also on this tour...

 

 

some shots of Cabo...

 

 

 

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

 

 

 

FAMOUS ARC....

 

 

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

us in front of the arc...

 

 

more of cabo...

 

 

 

Doesn't this one below look like something out of a move????

 

 

[terreberre]

Me...

 

Congrats on the wedding. Love the tangerine colour. I am going out to buy some new clothes for elegant and and I just love this blouse! Where did you get it? It is perfect for elegant night.

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Ok, so our sea tour was over and we were loaded on chartered buses and driven to a private resort where we were given lunch and two drinks, either beer or soda or water. The lunch was great! It was at a place called Baha Cantina...I think...anyway....this was our "beach" tour but because of the jellyfish...no getting in the water....but here is a picture of Steve about as far as we wanted to go...

 

 

The beach was packed. With tourists....panhandlers....and because they had several bars on the beach...tons of waiters.....so...you would not go thirsty.

 

After this hour we were boarded back on our bus and taken to go SHOPPING!!!!............ in the mall.........yeah.......needless to say.....we did not like that.....we wanted the open market shopping which is what we thought we would get. But, our tour guide quickly reminded us that the company he works for Tropical Tours, was contracted by Carnival and that Carnival sets up the tour not them! note to self...write Carnival.

 

Oh well, we found some tshirts for the kids...got back on our bus to head back to the terminal because we had to be back on the ship by 2:30....and to our surprise...EVERYONE obeyed the rule and therefore the line through immagration and the tenders was long. It took about an hour to get through the line.....but....the ship did not leave us!

 

Our tablemates standing in line...

 

 

me in line...

 

 

so that was it for the ports....we got through this line and boarded our ship and watched as we left Cabo for our journey back home...boooo...our honeymoon trip was coming to an end......

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Me...

 

Congrats on the wedding. Love the tangerine colour. I am going out to buy some new clothes for elegant and and I just love this blouse! Where did you get it? It is perfect for elegant night.

 

 

Thanks...I loved the tangerine colors too....

 

I actually borrowed this blouse from my friend...this is my second cruise I have used it on. I have worn it more times than she has!! ha haha

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Picture of our door number...

 

 

Murals on the walls...

 

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

We decided to clown around on the last sea day....

 

AHOY MATIES!!

 

 

 

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Hope no one is lookin......

 

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

I'm happy to hear about bargaining for the pictures at Aquaventura. We're going in October and booked off the ship. Was Steve able to bargain for the taxi ride back too? Was it still $7 and did the park call for a taxi for you?

 

No, you are kinda stuck with one taxi company so yes, we had to pay $20 to get back....once you exit the park, they have a guy there who will get the taxi for you but like I say, one company...no bargaining power...

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

 

the paparazzi follow me everywhere....

 

 

 

 

I had to do it!!!!

 

 

Ok, so the last night at sea, was the Carnival Legends Show in which my absolutely handsome new husband, Steve would be singing as Garth!

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Here is Steve waiting in the lobby with the other acts to go back stage!

 

 

 

Here he is in costume with one of the Carnival Dancers...

 

 

Here he is with his biggest fan.....

 

 

 

Here he is with our table mate Chris as Sir Elton....

 

[CruisinloversfromTexas]

Chris and his lovely wife, Lori...

 

 

all of us.....

 

[Securityman]

Great pics and info hope they will help me on my cruise

 

 

Thanks Securityman

[boaterette]

Great pictures of Cabo. I love the water there. Sounds like you had a really good time.

[MzOhioLady]

I Love This Review! Thanks for taking the time to write it. I have a question for you. Was the Jellyfish Warning at every port you went to? Were you able to get in the water at any of the ports? I'm looking forward to going in the water and having a beach day at, at least 2 of the ports. I hope that won't be a problem in September!

[Cavners5]

What a great review! We have one whole year before we take the same cruise, so lots of good info. And congrats on your marriage, you make a beautiful couple. :)

[Quilting_Cruiser]

Cynthia, congratulations to you and Steve! What a great honeymoon!

 

I'm loving your review and thanks for posting so many pictures. :D It looks like you two are a lot of fun!

 

DD and I are sailing on the Splendor August 22. We can't wait!

[stay_or_go]

Love the picture review, they are the best!

 

Looks like you had a great time, we too loved the splendor!