Pacific Cruise 

   April 19-26, 2009

The Royal Caribbean’s beautiful Mariner of the Seas, was enjoyed by 30 adventurous and fun loving Ski Club members.  What a great week!

 We boarded, did our life boat drill, and set out to check out the ship.  There was such excitement as we set sail, the promenade was full of music and dancing, streamers when someone, I’ll not mention a name, was having so much fun that they spilled beer down my head and my top.  The fun had begun.  Dinner was a time to all come together and visit about the adventures of “getting there” and what we were going to do in the different ports. The first of many funny statements on the trip was “is it the same time all over the ship?  When Neal said yes, it was the same on the front and the back of the ship, it was asked, so every stateroom is the same time?  Changing time zones is so confusing!! 

After the first day of relaxing by the pool, working on our tans, and cheering Ray in the “sexy legs contest”, we were ready for our first port:  Cabo San Lucas.  What an awesome place this is, totally living up to its “party town” reputation.  Our group did everything from para sailing to hanging out and listening to live music at CABO WABO, owned by Sammy Haggard who plays with Van Halen.  We met for a late lunch at the famous “Office” on the beach for Margaritas and lunch! It was during this time the statement was made “I’ve never been so drink on two drunks”!  Also, “I pinched my face and it was numb”. (We laughed about these the rest of the trip.) Neal was nicknamed the “margarita police” while trying to keep control.  It didn’t work!!! The rest of the day was spent enjoying the ocean, beach and town.  The sea lyons and hugh rock formations were awesome as was “Lover’s beach” where the ocean tried to claim Sheila’s purse, but was rescued by hero Ben.

 The next day we were off to Mazatlan for another great day.  The weather was perfect and the groups were headed in all directions.  A thrill in Mazatlan was watching the cliff divers calculate the waves and depth for such a daring dive, only clearing by a couple of feet, and with perfect form as well.  The beautiful Cathedral in Old Mazatlan was a treat, so old and beautiful.  Deer Island was the choice for many and shopping the golden zone and enjoying good sea food was enjoyed by many.   Shows, dinner, more shows and dancing were the nightly routine and everyone took full advantage of the fun.

 I was so excited about our third port.  It was in Puerto Vallarta that several of us were signed up for the zip line canopy tour 100 ft. over the jungle and river. Since it had not rained since October, the river was dry, but that did not dampen the enthusiasm of the group. It was pretty funny watching the guides trying to find a helmet big enough for one in our group, guess who. At last, he was outfitted and off we all went to zip through the trees, like Tarzan, 100’ in the air and at the end, could only get down by repelling from 75’ straight down.  It was AWESOME!!  We ended up with great pictures from the staff photographer of this fun adventure.  PRICELESS! 

 Our sea days were a little cool, but definitely warmed up with the hospitality of J.D. and Max along with their tasty lemonade and hors d’oeuvres, especially the squash and carrots.  By the way, who was the handsome guy in the shower cap? 

 Thanks for the memories, Patti

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