These photos are for my family to enjoy – as we took so many great photos. One of our favorite evenings was the formal night, where we all dressed up and had a lovely dinner together in the dining room. I must say that the dinners were my FAVORITE time of the cruise!

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 Courtney, Jan, Kim, Dana & Shruti

 

family friend Walter Elliott & Joie

 

Joie, Jan & Don at dinner

 

Don & Jan

Courtney, Jim & Dana

   

Paul & Shruti at dinner

 

Joel & Kim at dinner 

 

Shruti at dinner

 

Kim at dinner 

 

Kiran, Aaron, Jason

 

This is the formal photo taken by the ship’s photographer.    Left to right – (front row): Kim, Courtney, Joie, Dana, Jan, Shruti  (middle row): Joel, Walt, Jim, Don, Paul, (back row): Aaron, Jason, Kiran

 

 

The first port of call was Key West, Florida. Some of our family members went on “snuba” adventures, snorkeling in the turquoise waters.

   

   

Key West feral chickens and chicken souvenirs

Don and I decided to take it easy and wander around Key West – it was a short port of call, and we’d set sail by 1pm. We walked along tree-lined streets, enjoying the flowering trees and historic homes. The air was steamy and humid. We were thankful it was early in the day!

 

Key West is famed for many things – electric carts and feral chickens, which live wild and free where ever they please. Gift shops sell Chicken souvenirs, too!

Our goal in Key West – to eat a slice of Key Lime Pie. We walked in search of the Blond Giraffe Key Lime Factory. The pie-making operation was not working that morning, so I found an Internet image to see what it WOULD have looked like!

 

 

Once our pie was eaten, we walked back and boarded the ship. It was heavenly to be back in the cool air aboard ship! It must take more than one morning to adjust to the steamy climate!

This year, my family reunion was held aboard the Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas. What a terrific experience!

All of our family members flew to Fort Lauderdale, FL. We boarded the ship on July 7, and set sail about 5 pm. It was exciting to stand at the rail of the ship’s bow as we pulled away from the pier, and hear the mighty ship’s horn!

The first order of the cruise was the lifeboat drill, as every passenger joins the crew on the deck to learn where the life boats are, and what to do in the unlikely event of evacuation. 

 

 

 

 

Of course, my sisters and I tried on our new swimsuits, sat in the SHADE and drank margaritas!

It was a great day, and the cruise had just begun!

The Enchantment of the Seas is a bright, light and airy ship. There are many beautiful areas where passengers can meet, relax, and share conversation over a cool drink. It is like a small floating city!

Pool deck

Upper deck for walking or jogging

Center Prominade – Royal Caribbean Enchantment of the Seas