DAY 2 ST KITTS 9-6PM

We really didn't know what to do at this port. Honestly, it's not one of my favorites. We had already been to Reggae at Cockelshell and Carambola-Ship Wreck at South Friars. We figured maybe we would do some 4 wheeling/dune buggies here but I couldn't get a straight answer from Kendra after weeks and weeks of questioning her.

There was a tour mentioned here on the boards by James Javin My Island Tours that sounded interesting. The tour consisted of this:

From the port will see a few sights in the capital,  Basseterre, and then we will head to the Spooners Cotton Ginnery and explore a well preserved piece of history. We will then visit the Black Rocks where we go down onto the lava rocks for photos and exploring. 

I will then journey back to the town of Cayon where we will hike up the Cayon Ghaut (river system) into the rainforest. We will enjoy nature and swim in cool, mountain-fed pools (as Mother Nature provides). 

After the hike we will head over the southeast peninsula make a stop at Timothy Hill for some amazing views and snorkel at Whitehouse Bay where there is a shipwreck accessible from shore, and an abundance of colorful fish often turtles and rays and other underwater scenery including a shipwreck and sunken cannons to enjoy. We will then head to Cockelshell Beach for some beach time with great views of our sister island, Nevis. Then it is back to the port  for 4pm. 

Ok, that sounded interesting enough and what made it even more interesting is the guy had a monkey (just like Kendra's) named Peaches. Well, Peaches comes along on the tours and even goes snorkeling.

Now I do have to say that communication took a while and I sent 3 different emails trying to book this tour. They finally answered me and communication was good after that. They said they would be able to book the 10 of us and had another 7 people going as well.

Adults were $95 each and children under 13 were $75 each. You get a 10% discount for having more than 6 people.

We were told to meet at the "Smoke and Booze" at 9am and they only give you 15 minutes to get there...however, we didn't arrive until 9am and so that wouldn't be possible. They said they would have to adjust their time, but didn't say for when.

I also inquired about walking in the rainforest and the hike on the black lava rocks. I told them about Billy breaking his leg and in a walking boot (but he used the knee scooter as much as possible) and their reply was:

"As for the hike onto the black rocks is on rocks so uneven by nature and the rain forest is partially trail partially some rocks. It is a dirt trail. I’m not sure how it will be for your friend. It is easy to sit out at black rocks and enjoy the views."

So we figured we'd play it by ear when we got there and if he didn't think he was able to do either, he'd sit out and "enjoy the views".

We were to arrive in St Kitts at 9am so I set the alarm for 7am just to make sure we had enough time to get ready and head to breakfast and NOT be late (Kendra Alise!) to meet Javin as soon as we docked.

Now one thing that RC does it change the day in every elevator...one way to keep you from getting confused.

I could see land off in the distance and knew we needed to hurry up.

They have a variety of everything on RC.

There is staff during every meal going around serving drinks. It sure makes it nice if you have your hands full with plates, silverware and trying to find a table. They were always dressed up with something goofy. They put a smile on my face each morning.

It was getting close to 9am and we were pulling in.

Celebrity X was with us today and had already docked.

A call to Kendra's room and they were eating breakfast in the room and just about ready to head out. Thank goodness we weren't running behind because that's Kendra's speciality...making us late for everything.

We decided to head down to her room, since we had to go down anyhow to get off, and just for precautionary measures in case I had to drag her out to be on time.

We had made it...

Winding our way down the streets full of vendors and shops...trying our best to get out.

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Back at the port by 5pm and the last thing I wanted to do was shop. I headed for the ship and Kendra went shopping.

I couldn't wait to get in the shower and assess my wounds. After my shower I watched us pull out of port from our very big  room with a view.

Shortly after we pulled out, we headed to the buffet for food. We were hungry and tired and every bone in my body ached. Thank goodness I brought the prescription Naproxen and muscle relaxers.

I just had to comment on how RC does things...they don't just put a platter of square cut cheese out, they make it a nice display!!! It's just the added touches.

I don't know what it is about cruises but I always crave salads for some reason.

I FOUND THE CREPE STATION!! HALLELUJAH! AND THE CHEESECAKE...real cheesecake not the foamy kind.

Back to our cabana with the gang.

As we entered the buffet area...always entertaining us.

After dinner, it was relaxation time! This was much needed. We headed out to the pool to watch a movie and Sakari decided she wanted to swim. Kam went to the kids club and Shawna and B went to play basketball.

We watched "The Upside" with Kevin Hart. He's so funny and it was a good movie.

Sakari morphed into a mermaid and daddy put her in the pool.

It was a little chilly out with the breeze blowing and Kendra was cold. She took Sakari's towel and wrapped up. This is the one thing I do miss about Carnival...the movie blankets and popcorn during the movies. That's one of their added touches.

Sakari crawling on her "fins" (not knees) to get to us because she refused to remove her mermaid tail in front of everyone at the pool. I mean people might discover her human status if she did that right?

After the movie was over, we headed back to the big room with a view and Sakari wanted to stay in and draw on her ipad.

We had a penguin that night.

We headed to the casino for the first time and I did REALLY WELL that night on just about every slot I played.  The hubby played the tables and also did really well. I think he was up $300 by the time we left.

Sakari had made another husky masterpiece and went to sleep. Don't kids this age know that once they get too old for the kids club the tables are turned and they must wait up for the parents to return at night to make sure they make it back safe?!? Pffffhhhh on her.

I packed our bags for tomorrows adventures, watched a little t.v and off to bed we went.