Tuesday Day 4

Tuesday – 2^nd Port Day – our destination: Sheraton Nassau Resort –  We had 2 day rooms reserved and Dan and Genie got day passes.  The beach, all non-motorized water toys, and pools (5) were ours for the day.  Our room was spacious and beautiful, and provided a nice place for Mema to just relax out of the sun and watch a little TV in peace and quiet for the day.   This day, while very nice turned into a comedy of errors and not exactly idyllic.  Let’s see – a quick run-down of the day’s events include:

                Walking from the ship toward the Straw Market: we passed The Carnival Sensation, also in port that day, and Seth spotted Susan, Randy, Traci, and Caylee (not sure who else) up on the top deck of their ship. We waved to them and Dennis tried to take a zoom picture, but the humidity was too high after getting off of a chilly ship.   At least we checked in with one another in this small way.

                We walked through the Straw Market to the back street  and business district to catch the Jitney (local) Bus # 10 to Cable Beach and the Sheraton.  A nice uneventful 15 minute drive, and got dropped off right across the street from the Sheraton.

                Beach toys consisted of Paddle boats (broken), Kayaks, snorkel gear, Water Trampoline (broken), Water Trike (broken), and Sailboat (broken).  So a little disappointing, but we still had fun on the kayaks and snorkeling.   Kayna and I did pretty well kayaking considering that I don’t paddle well (usually go round and round in circles) and Kayna had NEVER paddled.  Later on, while I played in the pools with Christian, Kayna and Seth went out in the Kayak.  Kristi and Kelsi Kayaked alongside Dan and Genie.  Of course, I have to say that Seth and Dan got us all started for the day with Kayaking together – yes, in the same little shell of a boat, WITHOUT tipping it over…  Yes, there are still miracles J

Trying to get back into the room later that day, we found that our keys quit working and we were all locked out.  Fortunately Dennis went to the front desk and had that quickly remedied. 

The Wyndam Resort was right next door, and everything I had read on the internet said you could use their facilities, as well, if you were a guest at the Sheraton.  So we tried it, however, we were politely asked  to leave – a little embarrassing, but a honest mistake – no harm done.  I guess they knew we didn’t belong there, because they absolutely had ZERO guest.

Snack time.  I had bought several snacks, but somehow only arrived at the Resort with ½ of them – and NOT Dennis’  ½ L - but we made do.  Later that night, I found the other snacks in a suitcase under the bed, back on the cruise ship.  Ok – don’t think too badly of me, I’m trying to keep it all together for 11 people on this trip, #alittleoverwhelmed.     Dan and Genie  decided to split a $16.00 hamburger.   

The Pools at the Sheraton were great with waterfalls and one zero entry, perfect for Christian.  When I looked at Genie in the pool, I saw this huge ridge across her forehead.  Her snorkel mask was a little tight!! 

Ok  here is the real excursion event for the day:  ready?  We left the Sheraton about 2:00 p.m. and  loaded back up in the Jitney Bus # 10 to take us back to the  Straw market.  The first 3 minutes was much like the ride earlier this morning. Then things got interesting.  I couldn’t see it all, because I am short, but I saw looks of horror on family members’ faces, and a hushed shriek from Genie, sitting in front of me. Apparently our driver was weaving in and out and right on top of other cars.  Then we started turning on tiny little alley type roads, bouncing up and down as we hit pot holes, and I don’t think the driver ever touched the brakes.  We were going down a hill when all of a sudden the driver made a sharp turn onto a side street and I looked up and thought a telephone pole was about to come through the windshield at me (I quickly covered my eyes with both hands)!   Finally, we were back – all intact.

We did a little shopping at the Straw Market and then headed back to the ship.  The forecast at home before we left had called for Thunderstorms today in Nassau, but again, I prayed for good weather, and it was sunny and HOT!

 Entertainment on the ship tonight is the Hasbro Game Show .  Christian stayed with Mema , he was ready to go to bed.  Then out to the pool and hot tubs for a late night swim.  Mexican Buffet at 11:30 p.m. >mmmmm good.