bahama mama

Next stop was the Bahamas!!!! when we got in it was overcast and looked like it was going to rain. we went to the atlantis resort a few miles away. the resort was beautiful! we could see it from our balcony

the first thing we did was swim with the dolphins!!! it was such an amazing experience and we loved every minute. this was the huge complex that they housed over 30 dolphins in.

we were in a group with a family from boston. they were really sweet. we lined up and the dolphin would swim along our hands both on their bellies and on their tops.
they did some tricks for us! its pretty amazing how high they can jump!!
we were able to get on a boogie board and have the dolphin push us across the bay by our feet. they are so powerful!!! that was probably my favorite part of the experience.





couples pic!! awww
only girl i could share him with :)
after the dolphins we were able to spend a bunch of time in the big water park on the resort. we didnt get any pictures because we were too busy riding CRAZY rides! there was one that went through a tube in the middle of the shark tank! it was so sweet. it rained a bit while we were in the water park but the rain was warm so we didnt mind. we had so much fun but had to get back to the ship.....

my swimming suit was still wet so all of these pictures look so funny! we wandered around downtown and it was beautiful. the shops were full of all the same stuff but we found some dr pepper and salt and vinegar pringles!! mmmmmmm so great!!

after nassau, bahamas we went to royal caribbean's private island called coco cay. it was absolutely beautiful! it was the definition of tropical island and it was where we really felt we were in paradise!
we went snorkeling and enjoyed the sun for the day. afterwards it was two bumpy days back to baltimore. this is our balcony looking onto the baltimore port.

these are some pictures from dinner when we had to dress up.

this picture was taken before we got tan! hahaha

our steward left us cute towel animals!! yipee! this was my favorite, an elephant

it was such an amazing trip and we had so much fun spending it together. it was such a great time for us to go and we are so glad that we did!