Voyage 2011-2012: Chapter 5

04 Aug 2012, The dreaded AquaDuck, Castaway Key, and home, 34 02.562 N/ 077 53.514 W

"I had to take care of Grandpa because he was scared to death" said Lilli after she and Grandpa survived the AquaDuck, the shipboard water slide. she was right! It was blowing that night with winds up to 40 kts apparent so the climb up to the launch point was a bit tense. The 'Duck was enclosed so the wind was not an issue once we were launched. But the launch was something else. Pretty kewl.

We spent part of yesterday at the Disney leased island of Castaway Cay. The kids did the island while we just strolled the paths and then headed back to the boat. A fresh tropical disturbance was gaining momentum in the Bahamas. An afternoon rain cut the festivities short and soon the boat was heading for Canaveral. We left the boat with a bit of frustration, hopped in the car, and drove 11 hours back to ILM. A great time with the family, a good time on the boat, but not as good as our first Disney cruise.

So another season closes. Soon we will be preparing for the next season's trip. It should be exciting. We will see.