Book of Mormon Cruise

In the fall of 2021 when things were starting to improve in the world with COVID-19, Geoff and I booked a Book of Mormon cruise in Central America.  We were holding our breath for the next few months as COVID numbers started to rise again.  But luckily all the stars aligned and Geoff and I were able to board the boat with a clean bill of health and enjoy an incredible week together.

Geoff figured out early on that unlimited amounts of food could be ordered at meals and he did not hold back!

Geoff and I had to keep pinching ourselves as we soaked in all the art, music, and festivities of this 'floating city'.

Every evening when we returned to our room, we would find folded surprises such as this dinosaur

or this bear

When we boarded the boat, we were told that our room assignment was changed.  Our window room was upgraded to a BALCONY room which offered us this amazing view.

Every evening, different entertainment opportunities were available such as this juggler, comedians, shows, ice skating, and an impressionist.  We were always able to get whatever show we wanted--the boat wasn't even 50% capacity, it often felt like we had the place to ourselves!

The group that attended the Book of Mormon program only had 8 participants--typically it is over 100!  None of us complained of our small group, we all got to get to know one another quite well and Brother Donald Parry who taught the classes on ship even willingly held other meetings where we could ask and discuss gospel topics.  I was in heaven!

And all of this was possible because Mom was willing to come and be with the children during the week we were away.  The first time we called home during our trip, the kids honestly reported, "We only miss you a little bit!"