Cloudy in morning, brilliant sun later, lots of Ocean Motion.
Day 61 of 67. Six more sleeps.
Day 61 of 67. Six more sleeps.
Lots of writing today, no pics, sorry about that folks.
Another easy day at sea for us, Church and then we had a couple of ladies we met earlier in for coffee.
I think that there has descended a mood on the ship that this trip is coming to an end, slowly but surely, for good or bad. It is interesting to see how various people feel about that fact. Some don't want the journey to end, some can't wait to get off and say, 'Never again!'
Fellette is eager to get home, now that the end is near and inevitable. I am eager to get home, period, the trip has served its purpose: relax and give both Fellette and I a bit of a break from a rather stressful six months. The trip was made most enjoyable because good friends Jim and Gail were aboard.
Another easy day at sea for us, Church and then we had a couple of ladies we met earlier in for coffee.
I think that there has descended a mood on the ship that this trip is coming to an end, slowly but surely, for good or bad. It is interesting to see how various people feel about that fact. Some don't want the journey to end, some can't wait to get off and say, 'Never again!'
Fellette is eager to get home, now that the end is near and inevitable. I am eager to get home, period, the trip has served its purpose: relax and give both Fellette and I a bit of a break from a rather stressful six months. The trip was made most enjoyable because good friends Jim and Gail were aboard.
About now in a long trip, about a week to 10 days before we disembark, I begin to think about home and what we are looking forward to there. Adversely, what we will miss from what we have been accustomed to on the ship.
What I/we will miss...
- The conversations and companionship of Jim and Gail.
- Having our suite cleaned twice a day, from carpets to linen to cleaned bath, sink and toilet.
- The wonderful coffee and latte maker in the Neptune Lounge.
- The rocking of the ship while in bed, and, the six pillows.
- Going ashore and exploring new places.
- Fellette will miss the Craft Classes and after dinner shows with Jim and Gail.
- I will miss the long lazy mornings of a couple of coffees after a 5:30 wake up and checking the weather on our deck and confirming that is another beautiful day.
- I will miss the educational and interesting lectures.
- I know for sure that Fellette will miss the absolute luxury of having no meal preparation for about 10 weeks, just choices to make.
- I will miss the lazy afternoons on sea days on our deck, listening to the sound of the waves and slowly rocking me to sleep.
- I will miss writing the blog and trying to imagine who may be reading it, and their thoughts on it.
- I will miss dressing for dinner on sea days, we take our time getting ready for dinner. When shaving, I can see the reflection in the mirror, through the open bathroom door and out through the large glass double door to the open sea or whatever view there is. Yesterday it was Devil's Island in the reflection as we sailed away. I did a double take and thought, "How lucky we are, to be able to do this". Fellette and I then took time out to reflect upon that fact.
What I will not miss...
- I certainly will not miss the slow-speed internet that seems to gibble up my pictures and emails.
- I know that Fellette is definitely not looking forward to packing seven suitcases on Thursday, my job is to take an inventory of the goods, for customs purposes.
- I will not miss the sliding bathroom doors that suddenly closes in rough seas with a noisy bang. Usually in the wee hours.
- I will not miss the sound of somebody coughing or sneezing in the Lido Buffet restaurant.
What I am looking forward to at home...
- Hugging our kids and grandkids.
- Talking to or seeing my sister and brother. [And a hug or two!]
- High speed internet!!!
- Driving my car.
- Going over Wally and Katrina's house plans.
- Coffee with good friend and mentor Don Gray.
- Meeting with Scott.
- Walking around Canada Ticket and the familiar smell of paper and ink.
- Getting to my workshop and working with wood. I have a few projects for people.
- Going to France with Craig and Fellette early April to visit WW I battlefields.
- Walking the back garden with Fellette the first morning back, weather permitting.
- Fellette is certainly looking forward to having a scrabble game with good friend Myra.
- Fellette is looking forward to exercise with her friends, twice a week.
The list is endless but those come to the front of my mind.
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Tomorrow we are in Barbados, the next, Guadeloupe, and then St. Martin. We four hope to get to the beach each day and get in some water and sand time. We have been sadly lacking that on this trip due to the nature of the ports visited.
After those three ports, we have two sea days and then the Great Silver Bird and home.
Excellent blog Doug. Good explanation of your feelings - love it all. Could I add a couple of things to your 'to do' list? Enjoy the beaches, get your vitamin D levels up and have a fun time for these last few days. Best wishes from Rod and Lyn.
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