I love cruising. To me, it is the only true vacation—a real get-away, a chance to be separated from all the things that disturb the calm of daily life: phones, emails, text messages, doctor’s appointments, and the demands others make.
I love the rhythm of the ocean, the feel of the waves and swales as the ship glides across the ocean. The scent of salt air, the various moods of the sea calms me and helps me to find inner peace. When I am on the ocean, I feel like that is where I was always meant to be.
The ocean supports an abundance of life and it feels alive to me. I love the way the waves move around the ship, with different levels of energy: sometimes rough and full of vigor and at other times almost placid.
I know that when most people think about cruising they think about non-stop buffets and an overly indulgent life. Certainly, those elements are there. Food is readily available, and often is quite good (especially the baked goods!) and yes, the crew does try very hard to pamper guests. It would be quite easy to fall into a very hedonistic lifestyle on a ship.
But there is so much more—lectures, classes, entertainment and interesting ports of call. On the last cruise we took, I was able to attend several computer workshops and I came home with new knowledge.
Dinner on a cruise ship often is an opportunity to meet interesting people or an opportunity to renew an old friendship—including the one you have with your spouse.
And the entertainment on modern cruise ships is quite exciting—with everything from production shows with highly talented singers and dancers to magicians and comedians. What I especially love about cruise ships is the chance to see entertainers who may not make it to the “big time,” but are extraordinarily talented. I also love to sit in the piano bar and enjoy the music, something I am comfortable doing alone (but would never do by myself otherwise).
To me, cruising is as close as I will get to heaven on this earth.
Oh, Kathy,–yes, heaven on earth, esp. when combined with the evening we sat overlooking the chocolate buffet. Remember?
Yes, I do. On the last cruise we ate early enough to actually taste the chocolate buffet. That is heaven, isn’t it?
Ok…so…. you like to cruise. Are you divesting yet? Too bad “dog breath” can’t go with you. Think I will work on cruising for my 35th wedding anniversary and see what its like to just sit at the piano bar. They got some good fall deals out there right now…
If you want a cheap cruise–now is the time–or try the first week of January! Dog breath–what a creative name! Can I call him that. I am divesting–really! Well, sorta.
Cruising is definitely the greatest way to take a vacaton. I feel like I am in the best place possible when I am on a Cruise Ship. This is the only way to relax and be at peace with everything that is going on.
Exactly–that’s what makes cruising so special.
I also love to cruise. because I suffer from motion sickness I’m on meds the whole time. I love the isolation from the world. next July we’ll be cruising with the whole family (24) . So much for isolation. We’re celebrating our 50th anniversary with all those that followed. They said it would never last and we stayed together to prove them wrong. The fact that we are still in love is just a blessing.
I love your writings. Thank you
Sounds like you have a great cruise coming up.
What a great way to celebrate your 50th. Glad you proved them all wrong!
Kathy I agree with you 100%
Thanks, Donna.Looking forward to cruising with you!