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Caribbean CRUISE Week *Katie Gets Sick with Sunburn*

It's The Donnellys
It's The Donnellys
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👁️ 242K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 20:18

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Editorial Summary

The video documents a family's third day of a Caribbean cruise, which begins with a complication involving a severe sunburn. The creator explains that Katie failed to apply sufficient sunscreen the previous day, resulting in swollen eyelids. While the family explores Barbados and enjoys local treats like Tortuga rum cake, the situation escalates. Later in the evening, Katie informs her mother that her eyes are swollen shut, making it difficult to open them. The mother visits a store to find relief, eventually purchasing an aloe gel containing lidocaine to apply to the affected area. Despite warnings on the product label regarding eye contact, the mother applies the gel to the skin around Katie's eyes to provide cooling relief. The family discusses the importance of wearing hats to protect the skin moving forward. The day concludes with the family eating dinner on the ship, where they sample various seafood dishes including Maryland crab cakes and shrimp cocktail. The creators reflect on their day, noting the enjoyment of the water in Barbados despite the physical discomfort caused by the sunburn.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
👦 Best for Family (Teens)Caribbean

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are headed we're in Barbados headed out to the beach

my eyes are swollen shut and Eifert so much I can't open them

it's never a straight line whenever we want to do something it's never a straight line from here to there

we had an excellent day thank you guys so much for following us on our cruise adventure

Creator's Tips & Advice

Apply sufficient sunscreen to avoid sunburn
Use a hat or shirt to keep face out of the sun
Visit guest relations for assistance if needed

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sunburn riskApply sunscreen thoroughly and wear protective gear like hats

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to handle severe sunburn on a cruise
QWhat to expect on a Caribbean cruise day in Barbados

Topics Covered

Port Destination2½ Happy BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconKids Family1½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barbados2½ Happy Bacon
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