Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Cruise Pics Coming Soon

Patty and I had a wonderful time on our cruise, even though we didn't do much. It was two weeks after my surgery when we boarded the ship and I found that I tired very easily. No nightly shows for us, no fancy dining, but plenty of room service and pampering. We rested, read books, and relaxed on the balcony. We even missed the lifejacket drill! I was worn out and got into bed, then the announcement came that ALL should report to their muster station with lifejackets in tow. We dismissed it, thinking we could get away with breaking the necessary, but boring, rule. Our cabin steward unlocked our door and walked in, thinking the room would be empty. He promised to keep our secret.

My bed was next to a large window with a perfect view of the ocean. Especially beautiful, was the night when the moon was shining, making a sparkling path in the water. I took many naps facing that window.

Patty and I managed to visit all three ports on our cruise. We found some good shopping deals in Jamaica, avoided the sting ray swim in the Cayman Islands, and shopped too much in Cozumel that we hired a horse and buggy to take us back to the pier. Even though I was wearing my corsett, my guts felt like they were falling out. It was back to the ship and back to bed for me.

We always sample all the perfume on the ship and in port. We came home with four new bottles to add to our vast collections. I'm running out of room and need to buy a hutch to hold them all.

I brought my camera on the cruise but never felt like taking pictures. Patty did and will get them to me as soon as she can and I will post them.

I plan to return to work full time next week, which will be five weeks since the surgery. I'm still sore inside and out, and tire easily, but I think I can manage sitting at my desk. I'll miss the daily naps that Dr. Robin insists that I take. I owe that guy a fabulous vacation very soon!

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sissy,
Glad to have you blogging again. I look forward to seeing the pics!

angela | the painted house said...

Yea! Happy that you are writing again and happy that you had a relaxing time. If you are going to be recovering anyways, might as well do it on a cruise!

Anonymous said...

welcome back to the land of the living, mom. good to have an update from you.