*** PHOTO Trip Journal aboard Carnival's CONQUEST (Sept. 2012, Caribbean) ***

[daliflor]

 

 

 

Steakhouse dinner (elegant night) aboard Carnival's Conquest (September 27, 2012)

 

 

 

[aberthelot]

Our one-hour drive through the mountainous interior of Montego Bay continued,

heading to Martha Brae (for the bamboo raft experience):

 

 

 

 

 

The infrastructure of the city is going through a series of explosive modernizations which once completed,

aims to keep Montego Bay as a top destination in the Caribbean and the world.

 

 

Hi,

your pictures are amazing. What kind of camera did you use????

[trubadur]

Hi,

your pictures are amazing.

 

What kind of camera did you use????

 

They make you feel like you are there! DW and I are hooked on the story ! Can't wait for Cozumel or NOLA!!!!

 

The response to your question, however, is below:

 

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The camera is a somehow 'older' Panasonic Lumix, FZ35.

[daliflor]

After the Steakhouse dinner, we had a great time at the Casino Bar catching up with friends over drinks!

 

 

Then there was so much buzz about that evening's show, "Point & Click" that we decided all to go to see it.

 

 

Unfortunately, few minutes into the show, there were some "technical difficulties" that never got resolved so:

 

 

Back for some more drinks at the adult comedy show and then.. "Good night, stars!"

 

 

 

~ See you in the morning in COZUMEL, Mexico! ~

[daliflor]

 

Good morning, MEXICO!

 

 

It's another glorious day and Carnival's CONQUEST arrived in Cozumel, Mexico on Friday morning, September 28th 2012!

 

 

 

On the horizon, Carnival's MAGIC is catching up with us, slowly but surely!

 

 

 

Carnival's MAGIC approaching Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

 

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Carnival's CONQUEST cruise ship arrival in COZUMEL, Mexico on Friday morning (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

VIDEO (sunny decks, "Magic" and... hammering aboard the Carnival's Conquest @ Cozumel, Mexico):

 

 

 

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Cozumel means Land of the Swallows (in Mayan).

 

 

 

Carnival's CONQUEST arrival in COZUMEL - an island off the Eastern coast of Mexico;

long known for its white sand beaches and remarkable ocean clarity (sometimes 100-200 feet).

 

 

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Spanish is the official language of Cozumel.

 

However, because this is such a popular tourist destination, most locals speak at least basic English.

 

 

 

The peso is the National Currency of Mexico.

 

However, one can use US Dollars for just about everything in Cozumel, including tips, taxi or bus fare, etc.

 

 

[daliflor]

RCI "Allure of the Seas" in Cozumel, Mexico (Friday morning - September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

There are three (3) cruise ship piers in Cozumel; all three are about a 10-minute taxi ride from the Downtown area and

each cruise lines’ ships dock at a specific pier.

 

 

 

RCI "Allure of the Seas" in Cozumel, Mexico (Friday morning - September 28, 2012)

 

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RCI "Allure of the Seas" in Cozumel, Mexico (Friday morning - September 28, 2012)

 

 

PUERTA MAYA - located on the island of Cozumel - is an affiliate of Carnival Corporation & plc.

 

 

NOW the Pier looks empty but in few minutes, THOUSANDS of passengers will invade the area,

getting off the Carnival's Conquest & Magic too!

[daliflor]

 

Carnival's CONQUEST docked in Cozumel, Mexico (Friday morning - September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

VIDEO (the MAGIC & Allure of the Seas seen from the decks of the CONQUEST in Cozumel):

 

 

 

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VIDEO (the Carnival's MAGIC seen from the decks of the CONQUEST in Cozumel):

 

 

 

 

 

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VIDEO (the Carnival's MAGIC seen from the decks of the CONQUEST in Cozumel):

 

 

 

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VIDEO (the Carnival's MAGIC seen from the decks of the CONQUEST in Cozumel):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Getting off the ship (Carnival's CONQUEST or Magic) proved to be a such... colorful experience in Cozumel, Mexico!

 

 

 

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Getting off the ship (Carnival's CONQUEST or Magic) - a joyful, colorful experience in Cozumel, Mexico!

 

 

 

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Receiving a warm WELCOME in the last port of call, COZUMEL Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

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Getting into a Mexican FIESTA spirit in COZUMEL on Friday morning (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

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Pirates of the Caribbean - Mexican edition by Carnival's CONQUEST, Cozumel (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

 

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Friday morning, September 2012 - Carnival's CONQUEST reaches its last Port of Call: COZUMEL Mexico

(our cruise ship was in PUERTA MAYA by Carnival's Magic and not far away from the RCI Allure of the Seas' separate Pier )

 

 

 

 

COZUMEL, Mexico - Super HOT Day (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

[retiredgram]

You're photos are beautiful. I am really enjoying looking and reading about your cruise.

My only question is, Did you have time to enjoy yourself?? It just seems you were busy taking these breathtaking photos all the time and did not have time for yourself. Of course, I am sure you enjoyed being able to capture all the beauty around you.

[daliflor]

 

 

 

Thousands of people getting off Carnival's cruise ship MAGIC & CONQUEST in Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

[daliflor]

You're photos are beautiful. I am really enjoying looking and reading about your cruise.

 

My only question is, Did you have time to enjoy yourself?? It just seems you were busy taking these breathtaking photos all the time and did not have time for yourself.

 

Of course, I am sure you enjoyed being able to capture all the beauty around you.

 

Sure thing! Relaxing (after escaping the big city), seeing new places and meeting new people = TOP PRIORITY!

 

Capturing happy faces or beautiful scenery doesn't take away from the fun or happiness -

it's part of the 'process' and doesn't feel like a burden or missing the real action.

 

Hence, lots of wonderful memories are not necessary captured in pictures (as the camera was not used in purpose to fully enjoy those precious moments).

 

 

Thanks a lot for following our photo journal and especially for keeping an eye on the human side of the story. : - ))

[daliflor]

 

 

 

Off Carnival's cruise ship MAGIC & CONQUEST in Cozumel, Mexico (September 28, 2012)

 

 

 

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Carnival's CONQUEST in Cozumel, Mexico (Friday morning, September 28th 2012)