So, rws, how was your Cruise? Did yall end up getting re-routed?
Yeah, we ended up getting a 7 day cruise to Key West, Freeport, and Nassau for the price of a 5-day cruise to Mexico. The only extra we had to pay was the extra two days of parking at the cruise terminal. Key West was pretty cool. There is alot of history there and I think alot of crazy people that used to live there back in the day. I don't know if any of you have ever been to Prichard, but I swear to God, when I woke up the morning we were in Freeport, I thought we had sailed to Prichard. That place is a total shithole. There is nothing within like 10 miles of the port, and you have to take an old ass taxi van into town. They drop you off at the Isle of Capri Casino and across the street from that there is like a ½ square mile maybe of places to shop. That is about it. Nassau was pretty cool. Not alot of history really, but a pretty cool little downtown area that is very close to the boat. We ate lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe and then went shopping for some gift and souvenir type stuff for everybody back home.
The experience on the boat was pretty cool. Christine had always gone on cruises on the Holiday out of Mobile, but its pretty much a floating turd compared to the Fantasy. There is always something to do on the boat, and I swear I gained about 10 pounds. She had a few cold delicious adult beverages while on board, but I didn't, so we came away with little extra expense. I might drink once every two months or so, but when I do, I will drink like a fifth of Crown or something. I figured I didn't want to get on a roll at $6.50 a pop on the boat. Alcohol was way cheaper on the boat and in Nassau if you are buying from the on board liquor store or a shop on land. A 3 liter of Crown on the boat was like $62.33, or you could buy two fifths for $32.95. A fifth of Crown Royal Reserve was like $35 on the boat as well. I saw a fifth in Nassau for $17.95. I would have bought some, but I have so fucking much Crown at the house from people giving gifts to me, its not even funny.
All in all, it was a pretty good time. I was away from home for a week, ate alot, fucked alot, saw some cool shit. Can't complain too much.