Bahama Cruise - February 26-March 7th, 2020

Russ & Shelley Howell
Bahama Cruise
February 26 - March 7th, 2020

Vacation
Description

Vacation
Itinerary

Ship
Details

Pre Days
Baltimore
Maryland

Day 1
Baltimore
Maryland

Day 2
Cruising
At Sea

Day 3
Charleston
S. Carolina

Day 4
Orlando
Florida

Day 5
CocoCay
Bahamas

Day 6
Nassau
Bahamas

Day 7&8
Cruising
At Sea

Day 9
Baltimore
Maryland

Bahamas 2020 Web Site

http://www.russ360.com/Vacation-2020-02-26-Bahamas/index.html

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Vacation Description

Vacation Description

Our Bahama Cruise began on February 26th
when we flew out of Salt Lake City to Baltimore, Maryland. This was the beginning of our
8-Day East Coast Cruise Adventure.

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Vacation Itinerary

8 Night Southeast Coast & Perfect Day at CocoCay - Royal Caribbean Web Site
Leaving From Baltimore, Maryland - Onboard Grandeur of the Seas

ITINERARY
DAY	DATE	Activity	TIME
Pre 2	Feb 26	Fly Salt Lake City (9:30am) to Baltimore, Maryland	Arrive at Sleep In Suites at 5:00pm
Pre 1	Feb 27	Walk Through Inner Harbor - Baltimore, Maryland	Crab Cakes With John at 7:00pm
1	Feb 28	Baltimore, Maryland	Departs at 4:00pm
2	Feb 29	Cruising - Day at sea
3	Mar 1	Charleston, South Carolina	From 7:00am - 4:00pm
4	Mar 2	Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida	From 9:00am - 9:00pm
5	Mar 3	Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas	From 10:00am - 6:00pm
6	Mar 4	Nassau, Bahamas	From 9:00am - 11:59pm
7&8	Mar 5-6	Cruising - Day at sea
9	Mar 7	Baltimore, Maryland	Arrives at 7:00am

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All Aboard!

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Ship Details

Grandeur of the Seas Review

Grandeur of the Seas - Things To Do

Grandeur of the Seas - Deck Plans

Day 2 - Royal Caribbean - Grandeur Of The Seas - Ship Details

Day 2 - Royal Caribbean - Grandeur Of The Seas -

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Days Prior To Departing Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland - Sleep Inn Suites

Baltimore, Maryland - Hotel Room

Baltimore, Maryland - Hotel Window View

Baltimore, Maryland - Gay Street (Homeless Shelter)

Baltimore, Maryland - Shot Tower

Baltimore, Maryland - John Gorton

Baltimore, Maryland - G & M Crab Cakes

DAY 1 ~ Depart Baltimore, Maryland

Fort McHenry is next to the Royal Caribbean Port in Baltimore.
It was during the Battle of Baltimore, September 13-14, 1814,
that the valiant defense of the fort inspired Francis Scott Key
to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland - Fort Henry

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland - Docks & Fort Henry

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland

Grandeur Of The Seas

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland - Inner Harbor and Downtown

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland - Ship Map

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland - Room 3535

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland - Fort McHenry

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland - Centrum View From Above

Days 1&9 - Baltimore, Maryland - Towel Art

DAY 2 ~ Cruising At Sea

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Starboard View

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Starboard View Docked

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Starboard View At Night

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Pool Area

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Climbing Wall

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Centrum

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Atrium

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Dining Hall

Day 2 - Cruising At Sea - Interior Cabin

Day 2 - Royal Caribbean - Grandeur Of The Seas - Art Exhibit On Wood

Day 2 - Royal Caribbean - Grandeur Of The Seas - Shelley In Formal Dress

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DAY 3 ~ Charleston, South Carolina

INFORMATION

Charleston, the South Carolina port city founded in 1670.

Charleston was founded in 1670 as Charles Town, honoring King Charles II of England.

Charleston is the oldest and largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, known for its large role in the American slave trade.

One of the key cities in the British colonization of the Americas, Charles Town played a major role in the slave trade, which laid the foundation for the city's size and wealth, and was dominated by a slavocracy of plantation owners and slave traders. Independent Charleston slave traders like Joseph Wragg were the first to break through the monopoly of the Royal African Company, pioneering the large-scale slave trade of the 18th century.

Historians estimate that "nearly half of all Africans brought to America arrived in Charleston."

Charleston adopted its present spelling with its incorporation as a city in 1783 at the close of the Revolutionary War.

Civil War (1861–1865)

Condemnation of role in the slave trade: On June 17, 2018, the Charleston City Council apologized for its role in the slave trade and condemned its "inhumane" history. It also acknowledged wrongs committed against African Americans by slavery and Jim Crow laws.

Things To Do in Charleston

Crime Rate:

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Royal Caribbean Port

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Arthur Ravenel Bridge

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - City Market

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumter
First Shots Of Civil War - April 12, 1861

Fort Sumter - Wikipedia

Fort Sumter is a sea fort in Charleston, South Carolina, notable for two battles, the first of which signified the start of the American Civil War. It was one of a number of special forts planned after the War of 1812, combining high walls and heavy masonry, and classified as Third System, as a grade of structural integrity. Work started in 1829, but was incomplete by 1860, when South Carolina seceded from the Union.

The First Battle of Fort Sumter began on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery fired on the Union garrison. These were the first shots of the war and continued all day, watched by many civilians in a celebratory spirit. The fort had been cut off from its supply line and surrendered the next day. The Second Battle of Fort Sumter (September 8, 1863) was a failed attempt by the Union to retake the fort, dogged by a rivalry between army and navy commanders. Although the fort was reduced to rubble, it remained in Confederate hands until it was evacuated as General Sherman marched through South Carolina in February 1865.

Fort Sumter is open for public tours as part of the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park operated by the National Park Service.

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - King Charles Inn

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Middleton Place Rice Plantation

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Brick Architecture

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Homes

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Brick Streets

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Rock Streets

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Church

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Street View

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Street Buildings

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - King/Queen Street Sign

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - City Park Sculpture Of Birds

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter Sign - Russ

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter Museum

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter Museum - Old Fort Before Battle

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter Museum

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter Museum - Frederick Douglass Quote

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter Ferry

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Arthur Ravenel Bridge

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Ranger James Drass
Best Historical Presentation Ever!

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Ranger James Drass
A Proud American Patriot

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Flag
God's Light Still Shines On The Flag
For Sacrifices Given For Freedom

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Flag

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Cannon

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Chart Of Shots Fired
44,200 Shots Fired

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - CannonBall

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - 100lb Shell

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Palmetto Flag History
1st Confederate Flag Flown After Defeating Union Troops - April 14, 1861

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Flag

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Flag Pole - Russ

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Flag - Russ
Great Respect For The Sacrices Given For Our Freedoms!

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter Sign - Shelley & Russ

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Fort Sumpter - Junior Ranger Badge

Day 3 - Charleston, South Carolina - Back At The Ship Dock

DAY 4 ~ Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida

INFORMATION

The City of Orlando is nicknamed "the City Beautiful."

Orlando is one of the most visited cities in the world primarily driven by tourism, major events, and convention traffic, in 2018 the city drew more than 75 million visitors.

The two largest and most internationally renowned tourist attractions in the Orlando area include the Walt Disney World Resort, opened by the Walt Disney Company in 1971, and located approximately 21 miles (34 km) southwest of Downtown Orlando in Bay Lake; and the Universal Orlando Resort, opened in 1990 as a major expansion of Universal Studios Florida.

Prior to being known by its current name, Orlando was once known as Jernigan. This name originates from the first permanent settlers, Issac and Aaron Jernigan, cattlemen.

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Day 4 - Orlando, Florida

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Port Canaveral

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Ron Jons

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Disney Resort

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Beach Wooden Walkway

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Collage

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Downtown Aerial View

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - History

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Magic Kingdom Castle

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Night Skyline

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Orange County Convention Center

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - SunRail - Winter Park Station

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - RonJons Sculpture Of Kelly Slater

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - RonJons Sticker

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - RonJons Car

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - RonJons Sign - Open Due To Small Waves

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - RonJons Surfboard - Russ

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - RonJons Surfboard - Shelley

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Cocoa Beach Walkway

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Cocoa Beach Pier

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Cocoa Beach Pier Sign - Shelley

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Cocoa Beach Pier

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Cocoa Beach Giant Chair

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Cocoa Beach Pier - Dave & Lisa Rizzo

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Cocoa Beach - Toes In The Sand

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - Cocoa Beach - Sea Shells

Day 4 - Orlando. Florida - RonJons - Painted Parking Lot

DAY 5 ~ Perfect Day at CocoCay, Bahamas

Day 5 - CocoCay, Royal Caribbean Island / Day 6 - Nassau

Day 5 - CocoCay Water Park

Day 5 - CocoCay Over Water Cabanas

Day 5 - CocoCay - Dock - Russ

Day 5 - CocoCay - Dock - Shelley

Day 5 - CocoCay - Sign

Day 5 - CocoCay - Dock

Day 5 - CocoCay - Entrance

Day 5 - CocoCay - Tall Water Slide Tower

Day 5 - CocoCay - Entrance

Day 5 - CocoCay - Locker 360

Day 5 - CocoCay - Tall Water Slide Tower
DareDevils' Peak - 135 Feet High
Also: Green Mamba & Manta Raycers

Day 5 - CocoCay - Tall Water Slide Tower

Day 5 - CocoCay - Pirate Ship

Day 5 - CocoCay - Zip Line

Day 5 - CocoCay - Harbor Beach

Day 5 - CocoCay - South Beach

Day 5 - CocoCay - South Beach Floating Bar

Day 5 - CocoCay - South Beach Drinks - Russ & Shelley

Day 5 - CocoCay - Leaving

Day 5 - CocoCay - Leaving - Shelley

Day 5 - CocoCay - Leaving - Shelley & Russ

Day 5 - CocoCay - Dinner Waiter Joe - India

Day 5 - CocoCay - Dinner Waitress Sharon - Jamaica

Day 5 - CocoCay - Dinner Waitress Sharon & Russ Dancing

DAY 6 ~ Nassau, Bahamas

Day 6 - Nassau - Port Dock

Day 6 - Nassau - Atlantis Resort

Day 6 - Nassau - Port

Day 6 - Nassau - Atlantis

Day 6 - Nassau - Atlantis - Sir Sidney Poitier Bridge

Day 6 - Nassau - Cabbage Beach

Day 6 - Nassau - Cabbage Beach - Shelley

Day 6 - Nassau - Cabbage Beach - Russ Handstand

Day 6 - Nassau - Cabbage Beach - Shelley Swimming

Day 6 - Nassau - Cabbage Beach - Sea Shells

Day 6 - Nassau - Port

Day 6 - Nassau - Port Shopping - Shelley

Day 6 - Nassau - Party Pirate Ship

Day 6 - Nassau - Port - Senor Frogs

Day 6 - Nassau - Port

Day 6 - Nassau - Sunset - Russ & Shelley

Day 6 - Nassau - Sunset

DAYS 7&8 ~ Cruising At Sea

Days 7&8 - Cruising At Sea - Shelley In Formal Dress

Days 7&8 - Cruising At Sea - Veterans Tribute

Days 7&8 - Cruising At Sea - Raffle With Irish Announcer

Days 7&8 - Cruising At Sea - Dinner Group: Lou & Mo, Kevin & Tracey, Russ & Shelley

Days 7&8 - Cruising At Sea - Dinner Group: Lewis & Maureen (Lou & Mo)

Days 7&8 - Cruising At Sea - Dinner Group: Kevin & Tracey Teer

Days 7&8 - Cruising At Sea - Dinner Waitress Sharon & Russ Dancing

Days 7&8 - Cruising At Sea -

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DAY 9 ~ Baltimore, Maryland

Great Vacation
New Adventures & New Friends!

Going Home Day
Awoke at 6:30am and went to breakfast.
Disembarked at 9:00am
Took UBER to Airport.
Flew from Baltimore (4:15pm) to Salt Lake City (7:15pm) - 1,421 miles.
Arrived home at 8:15pm.

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Russ & Shelley Howell
February 26 - March 7, 2020
Email: russwebdesigns@yahoo.com
Web Site: http://www.russ360.com/Vacation-2020-02-26-Bahamas/index.html

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