Saturday, February 9, 2013


Seaday 4
Another day on the high seas. After much research and soul searching i have decided that i spoke in haste in discussing the distance and speed of our vessel. I told our dinner table that we we traveling at about 10mph. Well, it is about 20 mph. I am sure i wasn't wrong just misunderstood... again.
We have decided that breakfast and lunch will be mostly salads. The menus are too good and the opportunity too great. We may gain many, many pounds if we are not watchful.
One of the many group activities on board was a presentation of things to do during our Spain ports. Pickpockets abound. Keep your money in your front pocket and purse over your neck and in front as well. Other than that the people ar friendly and helpful. Since most are regular people like you and me relax and have a great time. Then came the sales pitch for the various tours offered by cruise line. Tomorrow we learn all about the Pisa and Rome stops as well as the tours. Most of what we do on board is purchaseable(if that is a word). Prior to the presentation they presented a Bingo game with a $1000 pot. We didn't play, not that we didn't want to, we just didn't know. so now we read everything on the calendar. We will, also, visit the casino where you can put a dollar in a machine and have a chance to win $1000. Bet ya' that is easy to do!
Many "multi-cruise" people are amazed that Deb and i have taken an 18 day cruise as our first true cruise. We took one a long time ago but it was a short Miami-Bahama cruise so i don't count it. Well all i can say is that there is too much to do. You can eat 24 hours a day. Nap when ever and where ever. You can read in the same lounge chair you nap in and/or you can walk around the deck. Who could ask for more?
We have a varied cast of cruisemates from young to old. But for the most part, i am reminded of the line the young boy says to Traverse Cityite, Bruce Willis, in "6th Sense" (I paraphrase), "I see old people".
Looking forward to today we mark the halfway point of a Atlantic crossing.

1 comment:

  1. While you enjoy the sun, we blow snow- with a snow blower- that starts electrically- "I fixed it myself".

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