Summer
2004 was time for another family vacation. As has become our custom,
we were joined by our in-laws, all of their daughters and their
families. This year was also a celebration of Daniel's safe return
from duty in Iraq and we decided to take a cruise out of Galveston.
Our first stop was in Progresso Mexico on the Yucatán peninsula
followed by a day in Cozumel and a day in Belize. Click on any of
the pictures below for a full-sized view.
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Denise and Bailey on deck while leaving Galveston |
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The first critter left by our cabin steward |
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Mayan ruins in Chichen Itza |
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Mayan celestial observatory |
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Another view of the observatory |
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Bailey having second thoughts during her ascent |
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I can't say that I blame her. The width of the steps was very shallow and the angle was steep. |
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MS Elation moored at Cozumel |
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Bailey and Denise taking a break during shopping |
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Denise and Bailey between the Fascination and Elation |
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Lisa, Bailey and Denise baking in the sun |
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The entire Davis clan on our formal dinner night |
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Yet another critter |
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It was fun to return to the cabin each night to see what creation was waiting |
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Bailey on deck during a day at sea |
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Our wait staff in the main dining room |
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Irving, Mary and their girls: Karen, Denise and Lisa |
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Getting closer to Galveston and return to reality |
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The next morning when we were close to port our cell phones started going wild. While we were away a severe storm had hit our neighborhood and caused some significant damage. While our house was spared, we lost some trees and a good portion of fencing. |
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