Countdown to the Cruise!

30 days till our cruise! One month left! It seems like so long ago we booked this cruise, a late night in October. Our minds were obsessed with thinking about the cruise and planning it. Those reactions and emotions have come and gone these past few months, and now its back as we near the end!

Passport: Part 3

Today was the day. We set out with documents in hand and got into line a few hours before they closed. There were four people ahead of us and it took some time to reach the front. It seemed they had someone training that day. They were very nice and helpful and made the process go by very smoothly. Our expected date to get the passport is 02/07/2017 and that's after getting it expedited. It would've come like four days later then needed if we didn't pay for it. Till next time!

Passport: Part 2

The post office had shorter hours today since it's the weekend. Our landlord was here repairing some things so we stuck around in case of any questions. We will try again the beginning of next week. However they'll be closed on Monday because of MLK Jr. day.

Passport: Part 1

After almost two months we finally got the funds to pay for the passport aligned and the time set aside. We went to CVS and got our photo taken. Cost under $30 for the two of us. We went to the post office and couldn't find parking and got lost a few times. We got our application and started filling it out. Justin didn't know what some of the information was that they needed and the pens had trouble with the ink. It was almost closing time and the line hadn't moved. We actually found out you need a money order or check to pay for it. I had cash and he had card. We'll try again tomorrow!

Cute packaging! 42 days until we leave!

Countdown to the Cruise!

50 days until the cruise! Roughly around two months. The last bits of planning are happening now and since Christmas is over, our money is being saved for booking excursions. One thing I noticed I've been doing is stressing over costs and the paychecks I'm getting. Trying to budget everything has been tough and it doesn't help this is my first few months of being out of the house and on my own! Excursions were at the back of our minds because either way we'll always find something to do. Can't wait for the next countdown update!

Sold Out!

One thing I did between now and the cruise was check the prices of the cruise. If it dropped, I would contact Royal Caribbean and they would give me the difference in onboard credit. I'll have a post on that later in the future after the cruise. I checked today and the cruise was finally sold out! Wow!

Sold Out!

Happy New Years!

Happy New Years from Justin and I! Our cruise is only two months away and we are starting to feel the stress of getting everything done before the cruise. Where should I begin?! Anyways, here's a photo of the Grandeur of the Seas getting ready for the big night. When the clock strikes twelve all the balloons will be released and the celebration of the new year will continue into the morning hours. Thanks to Jeaniene Durso for the photo!

The Centrum of the Grandeur of the Seas ready for the big night! Thanks to Jeaniene Durso for the photo