cruisin'

the mariner of the seas.  it was ginormous.  3200 passengers and 1600 crew.  crazy big.

this isn't the best view of the deck, but you can get the idea.

it was rainy in mazatlan, but it looked like a pretty area.

there was a huge storm in puerto vallarta late in the afternoon.  there was so much rain on the decks, water was just running everywhere.  the lightning and thunder were insane.  not the most comforting sound on a ship. 

too many formal nights for my taste.  i prefer casual. 

the inside 'promendade' look of the ship.  it was 14 stories high.  so amazing. 

cabo san lucas had the best weather and prettiest water with white sandy beaches.  but...still some of the filth i wish wasn't there. 

i don't know how anyone could go on a cruise and not gain weight.  all we did was eat.  and eat.  the food was extremely good.  on the 3rd night we were asked to dine with the captain.  it was interesting.  very formal.  his name was jarret, he was 35 years old, and he was from canada.  he was very down to earth.  not at all what i was expecting.  it was nice.  don't ask me why they picked us. 

we had a good time.  next cruise will be alaska, i hope.