Bermuda: Day 1, Cinco De Mayo

We showed up to Bermuda, wide-eyed and ready to roll. All of us went on a tour to the aquarium and some caves. The first thing we learned was that our transportation to this excursion wasn't included; strike 984 for Norwegian. However, we bested our apocalyptic Norwegian taunters and made it to our excursion.

Despite that, it was a generally enjoyable experience. But why? Why did our tour guide have to stop at a cemetary and talk about death and cremation and whatnot? The Girl and I just sat there crying.

From there, we made it to the aquarium, where we saw a puffer fish, turtles, other fish, an eel, and animals. Did I mention animals? After that, we went to the caves, which were also cool. Pretty and interesting.

The sights were pretty. I got some of (what I believe to be) the most perfectly colored digital photos I've ever taken.

We had lunch at a place that, if judged by appearances, would have been terrible. We went up, though, had an awesome lunch, and enjoyed one another's company.

After the excursion, my family and friends reminded me just how lucky I am. Everybody really tried to get me to my impromptu excursion. I really wanted to go climbing (deep water soloing) in Bermuda. I've never had the opportunity to free climb over crystal clear water. However, I did not realize just how formidable an opponent the public transportation system would be. The bus system, the only way to get where I wanted to go (or so I thought), had left a few minutes ago, thwarting our collective attempts.

Defeated, we went for a nice long walk, saw a really cool park where I took out my climbing frustrations on the nearest cool tree, and then saw a fort. I was done at that point, and so I sat while the others explored the fort. I felt happy just petting the putty tat, a cat much like Creepy the Dinner Cat.

Note at this point that it was Cinco De Mayo. A restaurant on the ship, Salsa, was giving a single complimentary margarita. Oh, yeah, and crappy service with not the greatest food. Strike #1547 for Norwegian.

Yet, despite Norwegian's attempts to make us despair, we were still having loads of fun. Going on vacation with friends is awesome. And that was only day one in Bermuda! There were still two to come...