Leaf-peeper cruise, part 1

We are back from our cruise and had a wonderful time traveling the coast to Halifax and back. Besides a nasty cold we passed around and a rainy day in Boston, it was smooth sailing. 

Elizabeth loved the cruise and cried about leaving the "hotel boat." I think she mostly liked watching TV in Baba's room, eating ice cream every day, and viewing the shows at night (she loved the dancing). 

So, here are pics and videos for your enjoyment.

Our first night on the boat, we crossed under the Verrezano Bridge, which is very close to home.

Then, we had a day at sea where we looked like tourists, 

 learned about fussball,

 regretted not having sunglasses,

 snuggled with Mama,

 played "bunk beds,"

failed at taking a good family picture on "fancy night" (this is the best),

 and figured out how to live in our cramped quarters (two kids in one shower=bath time).

 The next day, we disembarked in Halifax

 where we visited the public gardens,

 and explored the citadel,

where E signed up for the Canadian Army.

 The next day was St. John, where E checked out local art in the morning,

  and we watched the Reversing Falls in the afternoon . . .

 after missing nap . . .

but E was happy to be the highest person in all of St. John,

 and to feed some goats,

Back on the boat, E took advantage of the empty stage to act out the performances of a juggler,

a dancer,

and a singer.