Day XIV

This is our last sea day and tomorrow we'll be in Endenada, Mexico. After a few hours there we'll head back to San Diego. It's been a wonderful trip and we'll find tons of things to do today. We'll also probably take in another show and just enjoy all the entertainment Carnival Spirit has to offer. I wonder what kind of towel animals will surprise us after we return to our suite at night. We'll take a picture of every single one of them. Life is good. WYWH!

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Day XIII

Another day at sea and another day of fun. I think the piano bar would be a great thing to do after dinner tonight. I sure hope we landed a great table in the dining room with really great people. I'm sure we have and we'll be as nice as we can be too. What to get nasty about when you are on a cruise? Nothing I tell you. Life is good. WYWH!

Play it again, Sam. Or Diana. Or whatever your name is. Because this is the bar where you call the shots – and the songs. Pull up a seat, order your favorite cocktail, and let your friendly piano player know the songs you'd like to hear. Then join the sing-along for a hand-clapping, foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time. Don't feel like flexing your vocal cords? No worries. Shy songbirds are welcome here, too. And since it's open from early evening to late at night, it's the perfect spot for a before-dinner drink or singing 'til the wee hours of the morning.

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Day XII

Since we are on a sea day it's time to have a bit of different food. While checking out what's offered on the Carnival Spirit I found this Italian place. Anyone that knows me knows that I'm addicted to pasta. I'd rather have pasta than chocolate. So I think a trip here for lunch would be a fabulous idea, maybe even dinner. Life is good. WYWH!

Cucina Del Capitano

Say arrivederci to ordinary and ciao to a new and exciting dining experience at the restaurant that pays homage to our unique heritage. Italian-American dishes inspired by the recipes from our Italian captains’ and officers’ childhoods are served up family-style in a comfy, eclectic environment decorated to feel like an Italian country home. Vintage images of our captains and ships adorn the walls, and there’s even a Captain’s table where you just might see the man himself dine. While the casual pasta lunch is complimentary, the full-service dinner menu is offered at an extra charge.

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Day XI

We are now heading back to the mainland which means we have four seas days to get to Encenada, Mexico. I'm sure after all the running around we have done for the last five days it will be nice to kick back and rest for a day or two. I'm also thinking it's time for another visit at the steakhouse. Yes, I'm sure of it. Life is good. WYWH!

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Day X

Today we are visiting Kauai (Nawiliwili), Hawaii. I've been to this island before and I'm looking forward to touring Kauai North Coast and Hanalei Valley. Kauai (Nawiliwili). Life is good. WYWH!

HI - Kauai, Hawaii's most beautiful island, beckons you. Crystal pools, magnificent waterfalls, stunning sunsets and sparkling beaches - you can find them all in the Garden Island of the Pacific. Feel the genuine hospitality of Kauai, its warm and welcoming people, and share in the true spirit of Aloha.

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Day IX

Today we are in Kona, Hawaii. Our excursion today is the Kona Historical Tour. Some of the things we'll do on this tour:

• View of Kealakekua Bay where Captain Cook first arrived in Hawaiia
• See St. Benedict's "Painted Church"
• Stop and enjoy the World Famous Kona Coffee Farm
• Visit Pu`uhonua `o Honaunau (the Place of Refuge)
• Tour Historic Kona Town
• No host lunch.

Life is good. WYWH!

Kona, HI - Step on this multi-colored island ringed with miles of bougainvillea and poinsettia and you'll understand immediately why the royals of Hawaii chose it as their summer residence. The deep, rich soil is the breeding ground for two of the world's most unique treasures: macadamia nuts and Kona coffee, and there's plenty of both in the quaint shops, which also offer exquisite coral jewelry and hand-sewn muumuus. At the opposite end of quaint: Hulihee Palace, grand and majestic with a superb collection of royal antiques.

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Day VIII

Today we are in Honolulu, Hawaii. We will tour Pearl Harbor and the USS Missouri. I've always wanted to visit both of these places as they are full circle to me. One is at the very beginning of a horrible war and the other is the ending of that horrible war. There will be tears. Life if good. WYWH!

Honolulu, HI - Imagine spending all day and all night on gorgeous Honolulu. You'll need time to take in this beautiful island with its pulsating nightlife, world-class dining, perfect beaches and quiet coves. Stroll the fabled beaches of Waikiki under the protective watch of the ancient volcanic profile of Diamond Head. Visit the Polynesian Cultural Center, a 42-acre living museum of the many cultures of the South Pacific. And be sure to stop off at the historic USS Arizona Memorial, dedicated to those who died at Pearl Harbor.

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Day VII

Today we are in Maui and that means it's Luau time. The last time I was in Hawaii I couldn't afford to go to a Luau, but since hubby has never been to Hawaii, we can share this wonderful experience together for the very first time. I'm even going to try poi. I'll let you know how that works out. Life is good. WYWH!

Maui (Kahului), HI - Hawaii is one of the world's foremost vacation, honeymoon and anniversary destinations. As one of Hawaii's remaining untouched areas, Kahalui, located on the west side of Maui, let's you enjoy miles of white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. The year-round near perfect weather allows you to take full advantage of the sapphire blue skies and warm tropical winds. Aside from housing Maui's only deep water harbor, Kahalui is also where you'll find the Kahana Pond State Wildlife Sanctuary.

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