Vacation ~ Lodging

Vacation ~ Lodging

Unlike some trips, we had reservations for every night before we left home. Thank you, Jim!!

Of course, following the delayed flight, we arrived at our first motel at 4 AM Eastern time.  Breakfast included.

The next night, yet another motel, each one progressively closer to the next day's activities.  No breakfast. (But we were meeting cousins for brunch.)

The third night, yet another motel.  This one was an old-style, walk-out rooms, tiny bathroom, L-shaped building, two stories, with a pool turning the L into a square.  The pool was heated and open after dark.  FINALLY!  This is what the children think of when they hear "motel" - go swimming!  Third night was the charm!!  No breakfast, but more on that later. 

Nights 4-8 were on the ship.  Tiny room!!  (But all meals included!) 

This is a view from the bottom bed with the upper beds pulled down...

Nights 9 & 10 we stayed in one spot ~ Aaah! ... a 3-bedroom unit with a kitchen.  After sharing one tiny stateroom, it was pure luxury.  The children each had their own room and bathroom. Plus there was a living room & a screened in porch.  I immediately did load after load of laundry, and felt so happy. :) 

Night 11 we were back in our own beds, so thankful for Home, Sweet Home!