Tales from the Caribbean Day 5

Day 5 took us to beautiful Antigua. The architecture there was stunning; the colors at all of the islands were so vibrant and inviting and uplifting. No wonder the locals are so laid back!

As we exited the boat we were greeted with the jiving sounds of the Caribbean beat the locals graciously provided, and we couldn't help but move and groove into the excursion line.

After piling onto a boat, all of us anticipated our introduction to the sting rays. Hmmm. Too many horror stories of people vs sting rays where the people lose. What was this day to bring? A barb or two in our thigh? A hand sucked up with their powerful hoover mouths?

After getting used to the slimy creatures swimming unexpectedly into your leg, they actually became quite cute. If you were super relaxed when you held them, they would fall asleep right there in your arms. Since I missed holding my babies immensely, I felt a little need met there in the middle of the ocean.
The craziest thing I have ever experienced was being handed a whole squid, dead eyes still holding an intense glare at me, and having it sucked out of my hand with such power I felt like the sting ray had beamed it into his mouth. Weird!!!
Ahhhhh. Now the goods. Lindsey and I signed up for a night at the spa; a little treatment from a cute little Irish kid was just what this ocean drowned girl needed. I had the works... a foot, back, and neck massage followed by a scalp massage and a milk bath. Hello!!!

What a beautiful ending to another fine day aboard the Serenade of the Sea!