The cruise started with a quick ride to Miami courtesy of Brent & Sandy. We met the rest of the group at the terminal where my 12-pack of water was thoroughly inspected. Once on board, Carnival does an impressive job of entertaining and cleaning up after the masses. We attended several shows, the best being the comedy shows of Anthony Acosta and, particularly, Frank Del Pizzo. Also, Christine won the crowd over when she sang 'I Will Survive' during karaoke. I won a medal for winning music trivia. We both lost at bingo and roulette though Chris took away some prizes from the quarter machine. Dinner was rich and plentiful and included lobster, prime rib, wild mushroom soup, and an amazing Indian dish. Also of note were the daiquiris which maintained a perfect texture through to the finish. [Specifically Mango]. Paul and Cindy got an upgrade to one of two penthouse suites that overlooked the pool deck and had its own balcony. Nassau was picturesque though the opulence stood in stark contrast to the poverty nearby. We took a couple of interesting cab rides, had fresh conch at a fish shack, strolled through Atlantis and had some refreshments at The Poop Deck. Back on board, the ship featured an Olympic jogging track, miniature golf course, hot tubs, water slides, two theaters, and an army of shops, bars and restaurants. The staff were constantly in motion and the entire ship was pristine each day. The trip ended with the drive back from Miami. We stopped at Versaillis in Little Havana for Cuban coffee; Clyde Butcher's Big Cypress Gallery and City Seafood in Everglades City for lunch. A long, lovely weekend with a group of friends that ended far too quickly. Next trip?
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