Fall Break - part 3

Also located in the Bahamas, is Disney's private island, Castaway Cay (pronounced "key").  After googling google, I found out that Disney bought the island, used as a location in the classic Disney film "Splash," to create a private paradise reserved for Disney cruise line guests.

A paradise it was!! BEAUTIFUL!  I think everyone felt we could have skipped the day at Nassau and been at Castaway Cay for 2 days!!!

Since we didn't swim at Nassau, we had some eager children ready to hit the sand and waves!

(Look closely, he's wearing his necklace from the Straw Market)

(The "bracelets" were their entry/exit "keys" for the children's clubs.)

As we exited the ship, T and I spotted two familiar faces - but not so familiar to our children.  Colin wanted to keep shouting, "Okay! Dave!" thinking it was Alvin, Simon or Theodore!

As we continued to the beach area, we passed the Flying Dutchman, a pirate ship used in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. 

And who should we spy at a picture spot in front of the ship?  None other than Captain Jack Sparrow, himself!  (Had it been Johnny Depp, I would have been in line for a picture too!!)

Beautiful water!  Blue water!  Clear water!  We had fish swimming past our feet when just a few yards into the water.  There was a snorkeling area that a lot of T's family tried out, including T!  He said it was awesome - I took his word for it! :-D

I must credit my mother in law for this next picture - gorgeous!!  I think it looks like a postcard!!

A fun time to play with cousins...

Ahhh, that water!  It was a week ago yesterday that we were there ... hard to believe!
Quintin saw another Oceaneer's club activity he wanted to participate in while on the island - Captain Hook's Treasure Hunt!

We boarded the ship around 3, trying to beat the rush that would come when everyone had to be back on by 5.  We found Minnie greeting everyone as we came aboard. 

Every 15 minutes, a new character arrived.  We didn't stay long enough for more pictures, but we did enjoy watching from our balcony while the kids rested.  You could always find Disney movies on the TV in our stateroom - we took advantage of it, as it allowed for some much needed rest time.

One last look at the island before departing.

My favorite picture (and currently the wallpaper on my computer). Our first experience of a sunset over the Atlantic ocean.