We're getting on the road again, this time to Galveston and Carnival's Fun Ship Ecstasy for a weekend cruise to Mexico! Four people from the Bunco Babes group have joined a larger group to compete in a bunco tournament. We paid extra to join this group and make a donation to breast cancer research. We will be playing several sessions over the 4-day cruise, so you'll want to check back for the latest updates!
What is bunco, you ask? It's a dice game that's hugely popular in the south. And west, I guess.
You can check it out here. I play in a group that meets monthly and has been getting together for years. We play for money. This tournament has a top prize of $250. I hope to win!
DD and I are driving to Galveston to board the ship on Thursday. It sails at 4pm and arrives in Cozumel on Saturday for one day of port fun! Then it's back to Gal. for a Monday am docking. You can check out the itinerary here.
Here are some of the things I packed: highlighter markers (to highlight activities on the daily newsletter), an over-the-door-shoe-bag (to maximize space in the small cabins), nightlight (dark at sea at night....), water bottle, beach bag and towel (for the day in port), 2 bottles of wine (don't tell), extra snacks and food, in addition to a nice outfit for the formal dinner night and regular clothes.
The website Cruise Critic has loads of info on just about everything you never knew you needed to know about going on a cruise. And you can meet people on your cruise, too! I found out there are a group from College Station, TX going to see a Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band that will be playing in Cozumel on Saturday. Not sure if the band will be on the ship or not....Sounds interesting!
Hope to have loads of fun, and will post photos as time (and $$) allow.
Travel safely!
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Bon voyage! Play well and win big.
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