Carnival Breeze 10/23/16 review....my first try at this photo review thing....

[caroher]

. The buffet is actually very good and I believe it's almost the same food as the main dining room minus the service. But everything was delicious! My favorite was the lamb and mint jelly!M looking for his plate

dessert was some kind of mouse or cream that was so delicious! Unfortunately I was not able to finish it. next was the punchliner club. We tried to make it to the club every night for some laughs. Some comedians were funnier than others but we always had a good time. We did not make it to any of the adult shows because Nat was with us most of the time but I heard they are super fun! This night we had Diane Ford and she used some of the audience for jokes and Nat's favorite was about the Pen pals. mommy and daughter selfie

 

 

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[caroher]

We wanted a drink before the main show in the theater so we stopped at the RedFrog Pub but we made Nat wait for us outside because children really shouldn't be in pubs, right?

. She was ok with it!!!

Passed thru the casino it seemed to be always busy and paying out. We do not play much but I will stop by and play maybe a $20 in the past but this cruise we only walked through, no play, no win for us. this machine was an eye catcher for sure but I think it would be really hard to win those packets.

In the atrium they are having some kind of line dancing pre show time. We stopped and watched and cheered on for a whilehttps://vimeo.com/194175829

The cruise director Mike was really visual throughout the whole cruise for me. He was so funny and envolved everyone and also beware he's a Hugger!https://vimeo.com/194176173

The CD having a good time riding the the elevator....he really was my favorite so far!

Tonight's show was Two men without assistance....and sorry but I really don't remember much about this show.

Tomorrow is Belize

Goodnight for now! our bedtime friend...Eli the Elephant

 

 

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[easyboy]

Enjoying your review. Really nice photos.

[margaritavillemama]

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[JaniceB]

Enjoying your pictures.

[caroher]

Thank you all for following and liking my pictures!!! I really appreciate it and I haven't posted in a while because my new nephew was born a week ago and also one of my family members is in hospice care and I've been out of pocket for a while. But back to my review!!!!

 

 

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[caroher]

Belize, I've always wanted to go to Belize. I remember as a child going on a plane and flying over Belize and seeing the crystal clear water and everyone that boarded the plane from there were always so happy and bronzed. I was so excited to research excursions here, so a friend went on a private tour with BelizeTours and she really enjoyed it so I contacted them and soon I was booked and paid for a tour of the city and Mayan Temple. I decided not to do a beach here since the other ports were beach days.

Good morning Belize

I believe the Glory and Magic were already waiting for us

We I was so excited that I took an elevator selfie!!! We went ahead and had the regular lido breakfast full of whatever we wanted and an omelet. And then off to get our ticket for the tenders. This is my first time using tendering to the port. waiting for our turn to board the tender boat. Notice the carnival water bottle carrier in the back, we'll I purchased one and was really happy that they remind you that you will need water and something to carry it in., but when they called our ticket number, I totally forgot it there on the table. Hopefully whoever picked it up really enjoyed that cold water and it's carrier!!! we got on and I opted for the top and was so glad I did. Clear views and the Breeze was wonderful.these tenders really do hold a lot of people!

 

 

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[caroher]

The ride over to the main lad was nice and breezy. It has not gotten to hot yet just humid....later we would get a short and furious rain shower, but then just humidity.

Short video of the ridehttps://vimeo.com/194760468 land

getting to the port. Once there you enter a grand maze of shops, tour people and restaurants. I wondered how I would find my tour guide Veronica since we really only said ok see you there but all of a sudden she said my name and follow me. Ok, we followed her and boy was I glad because I would probably still be looking for her now. It was so packed!!! She said we had about 45 minutes till our tour left, so we shopped. I got some stuff for my mom and other souvenirs.

 

 

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[FanofFlorida]

OMGoodness, I LOVE your bling-y neck tie! Fabulous!

[caroher]

On our ride our guide explained different facts about the country and we enjoyed hearing about them.

On this turnaround there was a couple...a girl dressed like a slave or something and I pirate and they wound pose so you could take pictures but the asked for tip but how would we give them the money if we were riding around the turnaround. I was a little confused but I still took the picture. she told us about all the construction going on especially around the river area. I noticed a lot of women holding construction sign in construction vest and had hats but in dresses! Just new to me , that's all.

She also showed us some Belizan money, but US dollars are acceptable almost anywhere

 

 

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[caroher]

We arrive at the Temple area. Veronica explained that a farmer was digging in his land one day because he wanted to plant something but hit a stone wall, so he decided to pull the stones up but then he noticed that they kind of fit together to perfectly so maybe it was something bigger and boy was it ever! It was an Mayan temple!!! this is what he had found!!!!

Altun Hu....Stone water

They found this huge jade stone similar to the one in the picture....just imagine having to wear a headpiece with that baby on it! I wouldthis is our guide Veronica, her team all wear bright Hawaiian or tropical shirts and they do different tours all around Belize. She says her favorite is the cave tubing, so I know what im doing next time! the wall I was talking about in the beginning. They actually had to rebuild it and add on to it so you can see the difference in the picture. A lot of the temples outer walls have been restored somehow or other, plus all the tourist touching, climbing, and taking rocks from the walls doesn't help, yes I took one too

 

 

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[caroher]

We are not A very active family....but I love an adventure. I decided everyone would climb at least the biggest pyramids just for fun. After a few arm twisting and wining and pulling....everyone made it up the familia

The entrance....it looked like a hill but I think there is stone under the green

first sight

Looking out from the smaller pyramid

 

 

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[caroher]

M made it....

As I looked around I wondered at the way these people lived, their traditions, their families, their ways. I've always been curious all long ago people.

taking a rest by some kind of fruit tree almonds maybe?

about to climb that one

 

 

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[caroher]

Nat was not going to go all the way up but decided to go with M with a little pulling of course

Here we go up we go up we go

It's a long way....for usbecause of the rain, some of the stones were slippery

 

 

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[easyboy]

Really nice pictures.

[caroher]

made it

looking out

Nat on the sacrificial stone, luckily our guide said that at this sacred temple they only sacrificed animals no humans! a look behind the steps and toward a jungle a big mommy daughter hug!!!

 

 

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[caroher]

souvenir shops I did some shopping... some Belizan food....it was really good homemade food heading back to port

Some city photos

 

 

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[caroher]

We did some more shopping....all these souvenirs and Nat could not make up her mind!

finally she decided on a little notebook and pen back on the tender boat going back home, back to the Breeze. our ride back was in the bottom of the boat. I was not happy because my view was severely obstructed. Finally made it back to the cabin and decided to watch other tenders come in

 

 

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[caroher]

Afterwards we went down to the atrium for drinks....if it was up to M, he would sit here all day and be content, but I won't let him because guess what tonight is steakhouses restaurant night and also we are dressing up!!!

Some more pictures of the atrium area

The staircase

Bar area

Glass elevators

Back up to the cabin to get ready.....what fun!!!

 

 

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[JaniceB]

Thank you all for following and liking my pictures!!! I really appreciate it and I haven't posted in a while because my new nephew was born a week ago and also one of my family members is in hospice care and I've been out of pocket for a while. But back to my review!!!!

 

 

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Congratulations on your new nephew and sorry about your other family member

[wintercolor]

Enjoying every update. Cruising on Breeze next weekend and absolutely soaking up all that you have to share!

[Gtownmom]

Nice pics! Can't wait. Thanks!!

[Nflhou02]

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[#55worktoplay]

This is a great review. Thanks for sharing.

 

Your family is beautiful and I love your enthusiasm.

 

I thought your family picture was lovely too.

Edited December 11, 2016 by #55worktoplay

[Gumbo4Life]

Really enjoying your review! We will be on the Breeze in Feb '17 for our first ever cruise and are really excited! Your review is helping us get a "preview" of the fun that awaits! Thanks for taking the time to post! :)