Riegal66

I drop my bags off in my room and put on a bathing suit with coverup. Head to the buffet and grab some food then head to the Serenity deck and chill out. So fun to watch everyone else scramble around while I am in the hot tub enjoying my vacation already.

So my daughter and I were on the Liberty last week and unfortunately were the ones that got their cruise cut short for the repairs. Yes, we did get one days refund and $100 OBC for our troubles, but it was kind of irritating that Carnival let us know a day and a half before we left that we were not going to Progreso and were going to port in Galveston instead. I was surprised by how few people on the cruise actually complained about the change in itinerary. Of course, everyone was a little put out, but we were on vacation and everyone wanted to have a good time. Just wished that it was the cruise before me or after me that got to port in the muddy waters of Galveston instead of the beautiful waters off the coast of Mexico. Love Carnival and will cruise with them again. Just hoping for better luck on my next cruise! BTW, I was supposed to be on the Triumph for the cruise three years ago that got cancelled because of the engine troubles in the Gulf, so you might want to make sure you are not on my next cruise - I seem to have bad timing with Carnival. LOL

I have to use the Scopolamine patch since I get severe motion sickness. I got a box of 4 through my pharmacy for about $85 (with insurance). Yikes! Guess I need to move to Canada to get decent prices. Unfortunately, the one time I decided to forgo the patch and just use the wrist bands I was sick for 36 hours until the patch I had brought along for emergency use only started to work. If it worked for you before - don't tempt fate. Just use it.

My daughter is 22 and I still bring snacks from home for both of us. Candy and snacks are ridiculously expensive on the ship. Bring a couple of of things that he loves. There is always ice cream as a fall back.

You need to post a little quicker - haha. I'm leaving in a little over a month and want to read the rest of the story before I go. :)