The cruise begins!
 
We joined about 50 couples from the Naval Academy class of '61 for mid-winter escape from the snows of New England.

   
A listing of all our ports of call
Ready to sail from Ft. Lauderdale
The "parade" of cruise ships deprting Ft. Lauderdale
Our manditory life boat drill.
Relaxing with Bob and Peg
The ship's roll enhanced the course difficulties.
High winds to little to deter Peg.
I've added the eyes and nose to our steward-provided towel doll.
This looked very much like an elephant "in person".
The Dutch invluence is evident during our visit to Aruba.
Above-ground cemetary, for the same reason as in New Orleans.
A rather desolate light on the northern part of the island.
We visit a plant that processes the aloe plant to make many products
This natural bridge is a popular attraction on the northeastern part of Aruba.
One of the many dramatic sunsets.