Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Last Day - Old Town San Juan

The last day after we got off of the boat everyone but the Toponce's had late (like 1am or the next day flights) back to Utah so we got a whole other day to see the Old Town of San Juan Puerto Rico and it was so pretty.


We went to an old fort



We saw lots of iguanas there


My mom!


The cobble stones in the old town were blue! It was so cool.


Dad, mom, Shanntel and Nate


This group of awesome kids found a nice place to have lunch. My parents and the Eyrings went back to the hotel.


My dad by the flags at the fort


Me and my mom


I finally was able to call the kids after 7 days! They were all still alive.


The fort was awesome


We went to an old church


This street was decorated so cute


The old town was a walled city so that was super interesting to see


Nate and I found some cat chairs


Curtis and Colette.

This trip was amazing from start to finish. We had so much fun together. It has been so long since I have spent that much time with all of my siblings and parents. We were spoiled to be able to make it work. I loved seeing all of the islands. I loved spending so much time with Russell as well. It was perfect.

 

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Day 7- St Maarten

This was the last full day on the ship.
I can't believe we got to spend 7 days in the Caribbean!
It was so much fun. Have I mentioned that?


Another pretty beach. This day was kinda windy.




There was a pier to jump off. And we did!


Curtis with the nice dive


I am glad there is not a shark behind us. Curtis, Colette, me and Tricia


My mom always finds the pretty flowers


Loved it!


The library was taken so we found another spot to play games


Then we went to a dance and Megan and Kenny were cutting a rug!



The next morning we had to wake up, eat breakfast and then leave the ship.
It was the perfect week!

Monday, March 28, 2022

Day 6- Barbados

Today we got off the boat in Barbados. It was just the Toponce's and Liston's again.


We found another beautiful beach. The Caribbean is full of them!
Look Russell is in the water.



We paid $30 a couple to go out on a boat for an hour to snorkel and see turtles.
Totally worth it!



They made us wear little life jackets.



The Beach!


A turtle! I got to touch it.


I love snorkeling


There was a sunken ship that was now a reef for all of these fish and it was so cool. We also saw a stingray.



Curtis took it easy on the ship



He joined the belly flop contest


And won first place!!!


Dad and Curtis with ice cream and his medal


Tonight we celebrated Shane's 50th birthday


And my parent's 50th wedding Anniversary (both on August 18)


Formal night on the ship.  We had such a fun time!!







 

Saturday, March 26, 2022

St Lucia Part Two




The Second part of the day was just as fun as the first.
We went to a mud volcano place and had a soak



Me and Russell


You wiped mud all over yourself. It was suppose to make you look younger.


After we put the white mud on the worker put black mud on us. It looked really cool.


Everyone but me and my mom. 


Everyone but Sandi in the hot water washing the mud off.



You sat in the hot water before and after the mud. It felt good!


Me and Trish


Behind me is the Volcano


After the volcano we went to a waterfall to really wash off. It was cold and so much fun.


Tricia and Shane (and me on the side)


I sure do love this crew.


Dad his daughters.


We got back to the ship, ate dinner and then Curtis and Nate were picked to play friendly feud



Their team won the gold medal!


Then a few of us went to the silent disco. Everyone wore headphones that was playing different music and you would just dance to your beat. It was fun.


The dancing crew...Shane, me, Curtis, Colette, Tricia and Russell


Curt and I have got the moves!!


The perfect picture!