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Northview Senior, Ernest Ward Student Hit The High Seas

April 23, 2008

These days Northview senior Ethan Cole and his cousin Zac Cole, a seventh grader at Ernest Ward Middle school, are settled in for the duration of the 2008 school year.

But during spring break, they became world travelers. Departing on March 29, the boys traveled with Zac’s parents, Mark and Peggy Cole to Progreso and Cozumel, Mexico aboard the Carnival cruise ship Holiday.

Enjoying twp days at sea, the boys spent their time playing putt-putt golf, touring the ship, watching sail fish, playing games in the arcade and eating the many wonderful meals prepared by the staff.

The boys especially enjoyed the endless supply of pizza and ice cream served 24-7 on board the ship. Once in Progreso it was a six mile ride on a shuttle bus to get from the pier to the mainland. The pier there is one of the world’s longest piers.

In Progreso they toured the town on a double decker bus, shopped in the local flea market and haggled with vendors over prices. Briefly the visited the local supermarket, fascinated by the differences in the products on the shelves there. Back on the ship by 3:30 it was off to Cozumel for the next day.

In Cozumel a short cab ride took everyone to the main part of town for shopping and exploring the town. All of the store fronts are open to the streets with the salespeople beckoning you to enter their establishment. The streets were lined with people selling different craft items. You can buy most anything including hand carved conch shells or have your hair braided on the street. The boys were fascinated by the different vehicles on the streets, especially the small delivery trucks. It was a wonderful experience and both Ethan and Zac would love to take another cruise in the future.

Photos and information submitted by Peggy Cole. Scroll down for more photos, click to enlarge.