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All Aboard

We’re still a few days away from sailing, but yesterday we got the green light to start boarding, check into our cabins, meet the crew and our fellow shipmates. There were lots of happy faces and incredulous “it’s really happening!” over dinner conversation.


And best of all, we got to unpack. I can’t begin to tell you how satisfying it was to unpack the suitcases I’ve lived in for 10 months, knowing that I won’t have to cram it all back in a few days later!

Getting organized in my new home

Our crew (who are fabulous!) welcomed us on board with wine and mimosas.

Get to know some of my fellow shipmates. You’ll be seeing a lot more of them in the coming years!

Basia and Beverly
Jim and Cherie
Kit and Randy, with our greeter
Angel and Eddie
Yayoi, Theresa, Riley
Claude, Bob
Sherrie, Pam

We couldn’t stay overnight just yet, so had to go back to our land-based lodgings at the end of the day. I briefly entertained thoughts of locking myself in my cabin and refusing to leave…

14 responses to “All Aboard”
  1. Christina Avatar
    Christina

    Now you can have as many pairs of socks as you want!!!

    1. Yes! Clean ones!

  2. Tina BOULTON Avatar
    Tina BOULTON

    So happy for you all. Bon Voyage

  3. Sharon Lanza Avatar
    Sharon Lanza

    Look like a fun group!! So happy for you!!

  4. I am so excited for you! You have truly made the best from a whole ton of lemons…Ahoi! (German sailor greeting)

  5. Congratulations on a significant interim step! It must be a relief to at least not be having to pay for all your meals each day. Is your cruise still 3.5 years? Is the lost time added on to the end for those who chose to pay for the full 3.5 years of room and board?

  6. Elaine Smith Avatar
    Elaine Smith

    I am so ecstatic for you!
    Many fun times ahead, and easier living!

  7. Donna Kruszewska Avatar
    Donna Kruszewska

    Wspaniale! Sending you 2 tons of confetti…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

    1. Dziekuje! Very creative!

  8. Jane Anne Davis Avatar
    Jane Anne Davis

    Excellent 🩷🩷🩷

  9. Did not know when to expect the cruise as you continued to adventure all over. Hope this is smoothe sailing from now on

    1. Debbie S Wallace Avatar
      Debbie S Wallace

      Hooray!!! Finally!!! So looking forward to this trip!
      Thanks for sharing!!!

  10. Oh how exciting – you must all be thrilled !!!! WoooHooooo !!!!

  11. Perfect!

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