Voyage 2011-2012: Chapter 5

31 Jul 2012, Disney Fantasy in Sint Maarten, 18 00.696 N/ 063 02.832 W

We were looking forward to our landfall in Sint Maarten and hoped it would be as exciting as our landfall nearly two years ago. It was...almost. The genesis of TS Ermesto made rain and limited visibility but still we could see Simpson Bay, the 'Witches Tit', and the airport. We tied up within a couple hundred meters from where we anchored in Phillipsburg. We took a water taxi to the beach area and the ladies went shopping. Lilli and Grandpa hung together for a bit and discussed Sponge Bob.

Both the grandkids got sick during the trip but both recovered fairly quickly. Collin had a hair experience a couple weeks before the cruise which may take a while to 'heal'. Still he was happy with it so what could Grandma and Grandpa do. Nothing! Lilli and Grandma were as tight as always and had a great time together. Of course, Grandpa clawed her mercilessly while she took his nose almost as frequently. We had a great time, all six of us.

01 Aug 2012, Life on the Ship, 26 05.064 N/ 077 32.634 W

There are bunches of things to do on the ship! We had a great wait staff and our 'room warden' was unmatched. We complained a bit about the crowded dining rooms but that was a thing thing not a people thing. The crew was great! We even found a waiter from the USA. A rare breed indeed.

Collin was enjoying himself also. He met a bunch of kids during his journey. Needless to say, we did not see him very much. That is the downside of growing up. He had a lot of fun and that was good enough for us. Neither of the kids took advantage of the programs that were available. They would rather spend the time with their family and their new friends.