Dream A Little Dream
 

Last March I thought we had done our last “College Kid Cruise” until just like that we are caught up in the post graduation last hooray celebration. So in a few days we leave from New Orleans on Carnival Dream with 8 fresh college graduates for 7 days of which no doubt will be a lot of FUN ….

Hope it is absolutely fantastic!

Cruise, trip, cruise, you got it going on :D:D:D.

tch912,

Are you packed? Remember we are sneaking you onboard :)

Because of the snow days I'm working until June 24 :(. I will have to wait until October. Oh well I get to enjoy your trip reports and videos :).

tch912,

Darn snow days :( ...
We'll try to have some FUN 4U2 :)

DBMT yes have fun and keep the videos coming :D.

A Megabus, Lowes And A Dream

Just before 1am we are standing on Tennessee Street waiting for a bus but this is no ordinary bus, this is “The Megabus” that is going to take us from here to New Orleans for less than $17 per person. It has not been since my college days that I have ridden a long haul bus in the US so I am sort of looking forward to reliving the experience.

As we leave the bus stop we are given a stern warning about drinking and smoking on the bus but it is difficult to take it serious when it is done with a “Southern Twang”. A 15 minute stop somewhere near Pensacola for other chance at “Southern” exposure then we are on the road again.

I vaguely remember hearing “Mobile” in my sleep before dawn's early light is giving me a morning view of the New Orleans skyline. Around 7am we come to a stop on the streets of New Orleans not too far from the outskirts of the French Quarter.

Although our parental plan calls for us to take taxi's from here to the cruise terminal, we are trumped by our group of new graduates mostly from the business school who would rather save us the money and walk. I vote to give them all jobs at the Congressional Budget Office.

Our walk begins with a near miss of being hit by nothing less than a taxi. It is a beautiful morning as we make our way along the streets of New Orleans. A few of the first timers to the city are surprised that bars are open at 7am but hey, this is New Orleans.

We lose a luggage wheel along the way but this problem is quickly solved with a new set of wheels thanks in part to Lowes. I see the potential that most of our cruise expenses can be subsidized before we even set sail.

For a “Big Easy” first timer no trip to the city would be complete with a stop at the world famous Cafe du Monde. We beat the early morning lines and enjoy eight orders of the good stuff on the outside patio.

Another attempt to get a taxi at only $7 per person is thwarted so we continue our walk along the New Orleans Riverfront.

Through a shopping mall our destination is now within easy striking distance. At the top of a steep set of stairs we say good bye to our friend from Lowes but hope he'll be there when we return. Our Dream adventure is about to begin.


Video:http://youtu.be/tUquPc1NlBs

DMBT, I thought nobody rode the Megabus but me. Sorry I will not ride it for more than $10 :). As a matter of fact I have a ticket from Baltimore to Hampton round trip 1.00 each way, although I had an attitude because the fee was 1.50 :D. I looked at the bus and said THE BUS, THE BUS :D. I told you l love your reports and videos. I also loved the way you save money.

tch912,

Great "Travel Minds" do think and save a like :)

Adios New Orleans, Hello FUN

Although I have crossed “The Mighty Mississippi” many times by land and by air, at just pass 4pm on a beautiful Sunday afternoon this will the first time I have sailed it's muddy waters.

With the safety drill quickly over with the Carnival Dream begins what I am told will be an almost eight hour journey down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico.

Our “Sail Away Party” is FUN but what is even more exciting is enjoying the views along the river as we snake our way downstream.

Adios New Orleans, Hello Key West.

Video:https://youtu.be/4jwrXve7tGY

A Tough Day On The Greens

A brisk wind is blowing across the Gulf Of Mexico as we get ready to “Tee-Off” for the "Carnival Dream Pro-Am".

I end the day limping off the course after getting whooped by seven strokes but with a refreshing “Sangria” in hand, I swing away my sorrows in “Serenity”.

Video:https://youtu.be/VRwTJU6mBRw

I Just Cannot Compete …

Although at times I have give it a passing consideration, I have now come to the painful conclusion that I just cannot compete in the “Hairy Chest Competition”.

Besides I doubt I have the moves to win or could find a “Black Speedo” that comes with suspenders.

Video:https://youtu.be/gbXC8kHrvpw