The Beyer Family: Imagination Vacation continued.... Feb 8th

Monday, February 20, 2012

Imagination Vacation continued.... Feb 8th

Happy 37th Birthday Mike!!

Love, Your Wife :-)

Today we were in Cozumel, Mexico, but didn't arrive until 1 in the afternoon, which was kind of nice, not having to wake up first thing in the morning and rush to get off the ship. We went to eat in the dining room for the first time ever, which I LOVED (will for sure remember this for future cruises) then wander around the ship for a bit before we headed off for our excursion.

These are just a few pictures I took of the Dynasty Theatre when it was nice and empty. I love the staircase going to the next deck. The dream didn't have that, you actually had to leave and go out the outside staircases to access the top level, so this was nice.

Since today was Mike's birthday, I planned a little something for him. Originally we had planned to just take a cab and head to a private beach area and enjoy the day. I just wanted to be able to relax for the day. BUT I also wanted to do something fun for Mike too. So about a month or so before we left, I was able to get us tickets for the Twister boat ride with a stay at Isla Passion Beach. That included all food and open bar! So mike could have fun on the boat and yet, we'd still be able to enjoy the water and relax on the beach! I told him about it the night before, so he was pretty excited and I was thrilled I was able to surprise him with it ;-)

Cozumel, Mexico!

Imagination from the pier in Cozumel

Fat Tuesdays at the port had some fun picture props outside so we took some advantage of that.

Put your hands up!

Mike hanging out on the gator :-)

I took this picture right off the pier. How amazing is it that the water is THAT clear. Pictures can't even do it justice. It is just so pretty.

Square tree.

Here we are waiting for our excursion to start. It was HOT, but overcast, so we didn't have the sun to deal with, which was perfect!

Coconuts!

I obviously couldn't get a picture of the twister boat, since our didn't have a water safe camera. they had to store out bag in an under cabin at the front of the boat so nothing got wet. We went on with just out swim suits on. We should have known something was up, when their were over the shoulder harness that we had to be buckled into before we left the pier! The twister was as speed boat, and we were flying! it was so awesome. Our "driver" Wilbert & Jorge were great! We had so much fun on the way there. Just before we get to the island you start to do 360's. AND. GET. SOAKED. Thankfully after the first 2, I figured out which way to turn my head to I didnt' drown! the water so amazingly clear blue and warm. The entire ride out to the island, you could see the bottom of the ocean and all the reefs. I can't imagine living in such a beautiful place.

Isla Passion Beach.

Mike hanging out.

They had quite a few water toys, we didn't play on any, but just watching other was all we needed. They had a trampoline, a moon walk, a pillow where a person sits on the end, then someone else jumps on it and the first person flies into the air. They also had huge slides.

Amazing clear water! There were so clear fish that kept swimming around us too. A few kept hitting mike's legs. Later, as we were resting in a few hammocks, we saw a crab scuttle by us.

We were here for a few hours, were able to eat, drink, relax, do some shopping, then headed back to the ship to get ready for dinner.

Got back on the ship to our cabin, and the bed was already turned down (it was late, after 7) with a birthday gift for Mike! :-)

And we got our first ever lobster towel animal!! Isn't he adorable??

We showered, and got cleaned up and headed to dinner. We decided to do just a table for 2 tonight, and it was so relaxing. it was a perfect end to a fun day. Mike, even got SUNG to for his birthday!!!

Tiramisu

Cappauchino Cake.

This picture is for Courtney. We LOVE our Warm Chocolate Melting cake!

And..what's better then a whole table FULL of desert!

The drink special this day was served in a Coconut Monkey. I wanted one of these for 2 cruises now, so I made it a point to get one this time. And we couldn't bring home just ONE could we?? Nope, both boys now own coconut monkey's, but no worries, they are coin banks! Cool huh??

And on a side note - I must always remember Gloria asking if she could rub our Monkey. I think she was just jealous and really wanted one of her own!

We grabbed our Monkey's and headed back to Xanadu where we KNEW Ms. Gloria would be wowing the crowd with her voice.

Prior to sailing, Mike had promised Gloria that he'd do Karaoke with her. So....ON this night, Frank & Mike joined Gloria up on stage and sang Margaritaville together. It was GREAT! LOL

I only wish I was able to get a better picture. I probably should have just walked up right in front of them and took it, but I didn't want to be rude and stand in front of other either. Oh well. I am sure Mike and Gloria will be signing together on the next cruise!