We’re a bit over half-way along with our big adventure. Here are a few things we’ve learned…
The accupressure bracelets for motion sickness help a lot!
The tiny house craze might be a bit of a stretch for some of us!
One cup of green tea, after a year of no caffeine, is ok if you have puffy feet. (Still!)
My favorite cruise buddies had some things they wanted to mention, too, and agreed to an interview…
Me: What are some of the cool things you’ve learned on the cruise?
Kenzie: You can make a bat out of towels! And try not to get stung by jelly fish!!!
Taylor: Yes! Try not to get stung by jelly fish!!!
Me: What are some of your favorite things so far?
T: Snorkeling and seeing really cool fish!
K: Being with everyone and snorkeling!
Me: What would you bring along next time if we went on another cruise?
K: Scuba gear!
T: One of those neck pillows for the plane and bug spray!
Me: What are you hoping might still happen on this trip?
T: We get to go to the beach!
K: More snorkeling!
Me: Is there anything else you’d like to say?
K: Go on a cruise and try snorkeling!
T: Nope!
And, a few more thoughts from Grammy…
If you bring along a 7-year-old princess who happens to be gluten-free you get lots of attention from the fabulous dining staff. These folks have done an amazing job!
Christmas at sea was fun! Lots more focus on doing than having. Much painting and coloring to do and tomorrow is a long day sailing.
Sadly, not even a floating theme park with ice cream all day long makes us immune to tragedy. There was a serious tour bus accident in Costa Maya, involving 30-some people, four of whom were passengers on this ship. One of those did not survive.
So, we hold each other even closer and file away snapshots of this adventure in our hearts. Which, I suppose, if you’re a New Years resolution kind of person, is a pretty good place to start.
In the meantime, I just wanted to mention that Anne Lamott was right! Reflecting on an adventure of her own, Annie reminds us that it’s time to be kind to the cellulite “Aunties” and let them enjoy the sun and the breezes of cruising. Which is, perhaps, another option for New Years resolutions!
(This particular image of the Divine Feminine is courtesy of the art collectors at Royal Caribbean International.)
I didn’t know I could bring the dogs!!!