So it's Day 49 and we're at sea today. We're headed to Ecuador, then Costa Rica and after that Mexico. Then we are back in the U.S. This is an opportunity to purchase anything we need for the rest of our journey and it almost feels like home in that we were able to order a few things from Amazon and have them delivered to the port. Supposedly they will be delivered directly to our room after our arrival.
Ronnie also figured out a way to get rid of some of the wine and champagne we're accumulating. He posted on the Facebook ATW group that he will trade for Dr. Peppers and Extra Toasty Cheez-its. He had a taker and he'll be collecting those in San Diego as well.👍
We're enjoying our cruise and so far it's been a nice mix of vacation and relaxation. We were off to somewhat of a slow start in meeting our shipmates because of the 3 weeks at the beginning that we were without our clothes. Sitting with other passengers over dinner is the best way to get to know other people, so we are behind on that. We also lost a little time due to both of us being sick (Ronnie one week, me the next). But we're slowly getting to meet other passengers and that will continue as time goes on.
Many new (120 day) passengers will join us in San Diego for the remainder of the voyage. We have already seen many come and go as the various segments have ended.
Oceania employees are always super nice and ready to meet any need we might possibly have. Jose (one of our room stewards) enjoys listening to Ronnie's Spanish readings and speaks to him in Spanish as he is able to understand it. Prashant (butler) brings me diet cokes for my room "stash" because we both know they won't be available at some point. The young men and women who work in the restaurants and cafes are always so courteous and anxious to help. In short, we are quite spoiled!
Today has been a lazy sea day. The ocean is calm and we barely feel any movement in the ship. This morning we both worked on this week's Bible study and Ronnie later exercised while I napped (ha). We've also attended 2 lectures - one by Dr. James Kus on the excavation of royal tombs in northern Peru and another by Mike Reiss, writer of the Simpsons TV show. Ronnie also participated in team trivia.
Tonight we'll have dinner with a new couple in the Red Ginger specialty restaurant. All of our upcoming specialty dinners are booked for sharing tables, which means we'll always be seated with people we've not previously met. We do know one couple from New Braunfels who just returned from Machu Picchu, and hope to hear all about it soon.
A lazy sea day is nice, but it makes for a boring post... Please let us hear from you!
Barbara: it is funny to hear Ronnie is trading wine and champagne for Cheezits and DP's. At least we know he is not totally disciplined if he consumes those! It is good to have days to catch up or get ahead on BSF...it takes time and getting behind is a big guilt trip! I have been re-reading a Dallas Willard book called Renovation of the Heart. I read it years ago, and pulled it out again. I pulled out his "The Divine Conspiracy" as well to read again. During Lent I like to remind myself that Jesus was Human. That he was assailed by every temptation, every emotion and touch by every beautiful and ugly thing just like me. And that in his humanity, he did not let anything divert Himself from His purpose. I recommend these if you have not read them. I think both are available on Kindle. Be careful in Mexico, there is unrest there the last few days.
ReplyDeleteYes, I guess everyone has their vices! lol Thanks for the book recommendations. Not sure about Ronnie but I haven't read either of them. I'm guessing it's still TBD about Mexico. The ship folks don't take chances when it comes to passenger safety (wouldn't be good for business!) so I'm sure they're watching the situation closely.
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