School's Out, and Time to Hit the High Seas!
 We took Brightline to Miami
By GERRY BARKER
North Palm Beach Life June 12, 2022 With school out, Pam and I thought we would surprise our 9-year-old granddaughter, Cate, with a cruise. We were as excited as she was when the time came to board Carnival Conquest for a five-day sailing that would make stops in Key West and Cozumel, Mexico. Negative Covid tests in hand, along with our other documents, we boarded the Brightline train in West Palm for the ride to Miami, where a Brightline shuttle would take us to the port. Luggage checked, we moved through the Carnival terminal and were soon ready to begin what we call Cate's Big Adventure. First stop, Key West! |
Goodbye, Miami!
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Pam and Cate review the schedule
Preparing to leave Miami
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Cate and the Carnival "Whale Tail"
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Dinner in the Renoir Restaurant
Cate spent the first day discovering the ship. Lunch was a good time to start looking at all the
activities going on. Photos/Video by Gerry and Pamela Barker |
Discovering Key West
Pam and Cate walking down from the Shipwreck Museum observatory
Next Stop: Cozumel
Cate hits the candy lottery at
the Cherry on Top store. |
Cate and Cruise Director Lawrence share a moment by the pool, where they are serving slices of Carnival 50th anniversary cake.
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We arrive in Cozumel, where two other Carnival ships are already docked.
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Learning About the Mayans in the Jungles of Cozumel
It's a busy day in Cozumel, where three
Carnival ships are docked. 
Greetings from Cozumel!
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Let the shopping begin!
We arrive in Cozumel and get ready for a tour that will take us to Kun Che Park, where we'll learn about Mayan food and customs, along with Folkloric Mexican dancing. Let's go! |
Welcoming three ships in port today
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Kun Che Park in the Cozumel Jungle
Mayan Traditions |
Pok Ta Pok Game |
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Mexican Folkloric Dancing
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After the Pok Ta Pok game, there was a demonstration of Mexican folkloric dancing.
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Back on Board, and Heading for Home
Young or old, who doesn't love the
Carnival towel animals? |
An ice carving demonstration
by the pool |
Cate loves her some sushi
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Cate had a great time at Camp Ocean, Carnival's special place for kids and teens. It gave her a chance to make new friends
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Ready for dinner on the last night
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Our wait staff was fantastic
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Cate loved this strawberry drink
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Cate watches another ship in the distance
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Pure happiness at sea
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All too soon, the cruise was coming to a close. Bye for now!
