Cruising - March 12-16th 2012 (Day1)

 Cynthia

 Doug

 The Inspiration

 The Queen Mary

 The Pool

 Cute Animals!

We went on our first ever cruise. I had never wanted to go on a cruise. I don't like the idea of being out in the middle of the ocean, and not be able to get off the ship. But when our granddaughters dance group was invited to dance on the ship, we decided to go. The ship was docked right next to "The Queen Mary". (If you have never stayed there, it is a cool hotel now. We stayed there a couple years ago for New Years Eve) Our cruise was a 4 night/5 day trip to Catalina Island, and Ensenada, Mexico.We were on the Carnival Inspiration. We had a balcony room (which is the only way I would go). In the first 5 minutes after boarding the ship, I had a little anxiety attack, and wanted off! But I took a deep breath, and made myself believe I was staying at a nice resort somewhere. It worked, and I was fine after that.We had a good time. I loved having the running track and gym on the ship, because it was cold and rainy and we never even got in our swimsuits.We enjoyed the different shows, and activities. It was fun seeing everyone all dressed up each night for dinner, and returning  to our room to see the cute towel "animals " that the crew had  left on our bed.

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