Costa Maya

We didn't get lucky this morning with someone not showing up for the excursion probably because it was an incredibly beautiful day. It was extremely windy but it was gorgeous. Since we decided to try our luck with the mini boats we missed the opportunity to do any of the other excursions since most left at 7 or 8 and the mini boat was at 9:30. We took our time and ate some breakfast and then got off the boat to go and explore Costa Maya. 

It was gorgeous but there wasn't a lot to really see. We ended up going over to a pool that was touching the beach and right next to the dolphin excursion so we got to enjoy the sandy beach, the pool and watch the dolphins do some tricks. We stayed out by the pool soaking in the sun until it started to rain and it was almost time to leave anyway so we headed back to the boat. 

We had a party for being a gold member on Carnival and got to go and enjoy some really good appetizers and free drinks and since we were probably one of the only people in the room that didn't drink alcohol besides some of the kids that came we drank the punch they were giving them. I have no clue what the punch was but it was good. 

After the party we decided to try and watch the sunset and waited for a couple hours and it was extremely windy. The cloud cover ended up being too bad so by the time the sun was setting we couldn't see it but it was still fun to sip hot cocoa. We went back the room to get ready for dinner since it was our second formal night and dinner was excellent. We made friends with the table next to us and chatted away with them forever until it was time to go and watch the show. It didn't disappoint as always. Tomorrow is a day at sea so I just pray that I don't get sea sick. 

So heres to today...to a surprisingly fun time in town, to a delicious party, to a not so sunny sunset while nearly being blown away and to new friends. Thankful for today.