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WE WENT CRUISING |
| In March, 2007, we went on a cruise on the Norwegian Cruise ship, Majesty, sailing out of Charleston, South Carolina. We had originally planned to just enjoy the dancing, the food, and the warm weather, on the ship, as we sailed into the Caribbean. But, prompted by a desire to see new places, we booked tours at two of the ports where the ship docked. Never having been to Grand Cayman Island, we took a simple bus tour of the highlights there. A more ambitious tour took us to the mainland of Mexico to view the ancient site at Tulum across the very windswept and choppy waters out of Cozumel. |
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| Harbor Scène at George Town on Grand Cayman Outdoor Market at George Town |
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| These are not black rocks. They are the
remains of sea creatures from the distant past when this area of
the island was under water. They are somewhat like coral but
much softer and cannot be used for jewelry. The people of the
island call the area "Hell" and use it as a tourist attraction.
It is adorned with a carved statue representing the Devil and
there is an adjacent souvenir shop
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| Visiting a turtle rescue facility
on Grand Cayman Island provided an interesting experience and
the opportunity to take pictures.
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| When the ship docked at Key West we decided to stay aboard while most of the other passengers disembarked for sightseeing. We had been to Key West many times. There was only one other couple besides us on the promenade deck as we carefully took pictures of the famed Key West sunset. |
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