Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Carnival Cruisers

Back in July... we went on a cruise! Kind of a graduation gift, but really just something we've always wanted to try. It was great! Jen and Nate also came, so we got to have them as our neighbors for a few days!!
Here we are in front of the boat- it was crazy, we watched some guy get tackled and handcuffed! Then when Jen and Nate arrived they told us that they heard that someone had been murdered on our ship on the cruise just before ours. Scary- here is an article on the murder.


Some of the best parts of a trip are of course the moments when you dont have a camera! For example, when Jennifer got called up to play in the game show because she was the only one who could identify the theme song for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! And she took first... no picture, but she brought home a trophy to show off! Next would be when she volunteered to be hypnotized on stage and did a great impression of a Michael Jackson dance! It was great.. but again, no picture! And last when we saw all the whales out at sea... well ok, we didn't actually see any- but I really badly wanted to and kept a good eye out! No luck. Maybe its because I had my camera!!


Elegant night was interesting... and we didn't seem to forget the cameras this time! I was a little over dressed in a fun "prom" gown... but it was either that or way under dressed. I felt a little silly- so needless to say I wouldn't have minded forgetting the camera at this event- even though it was fun to be all dressed up and have people look at you funny! O well, what can you do... it was fun anyways!

Nate in front of "The Arch at Land's End" in Cabo San Lucas!

In Cabo we decided to go snorkeling for our excursion. It turned out to be a bad time of year to go because the waters were rough and not very clear. All we saw were some fish... that even though are not very scary, still made me scream... and a few small sting rays. But I'm so freaked out about ocean water and creatures that it was an adventure just to get me in the water swimming around... so I guess we can say the trip was a success! I was the last one in the water and the first out of the water! Well almost!



The oh so very talented staff would fold towels into sea creatures! I only took a picture of one but they were all pretty creative!


4 comments:

ScAlly-Wags said...

you lucky duckies! I love cruises! Scott and I can't wait to go on one together... ok, so I can't wait to MAKE scott go on one with me :)

Cristina said...

Ugh, I am so jealous!! I love cruises. We wanted to go on one this summer and it never happened. And I don't think you were overdressed for formal night, I've seen lots of people wear prom dresses on a cruise! No biggie - besides you looked great!

Amanda said...

I've been waiting for these pictures! I love your dress ;) Looks like you guys had a lot of fun. cruises are the best, I'd go just for the food.

Folks Photography said...

EMILY I LOVE THESE PICS! You're so cute :) I'm still trying to get matt on a cruise-- maybe someday :) You guys look like you had a blast! PS. Your formal dress is GORGEOUS!!! I love it! I didn't even dress up on formal night on our cruise :( I didn't have one to bring...sad. So I'm glad you had one :) Man we should all go on a cruise together sometime, all of us college buddy couples :)