swimmingpoolguy

I think it was easier on The Love Boat because the Island Princess and Pacific Princess were so much smaller - easier to find "that one special person." Nowadays, the special person might be on another deck looking for you, or in an aft elevator going Up while you're going midship going Down. And then of course, The Love Boat had a script . . .

I can't say I know how you're feeling, but I can tell you that it takes time to heal after any big life change, and you are still in the midst of a life change. You might even be grieving for what you thought you had, and then it didn't turn out to the plan. And in my unsolicited opinion, I think you should feel proud of yourself *just* for embarking on the ship and taking this cruise. That's a big accomplishment right there. Sometimes being in nature can help - like an Alaska cruise!

This is such a shockingly accurate and strong visual, I had to text this description to a friend of mine. Made her morning! @willdra you have such a captivating command of the English language. I can't thank you enough for all your great stories.

I'm a bit late to this LIVE but did want to say THANK YOU for doing this - it is so wonderful to get to read your adventures.

And it looks like the fan made it onboard and found you!

I guess this means the trip really is over, which is a somber realization. THANK YOU so much for all the time and effort you put into this review - the photos, the commentary, and keeping track of the daily activities sheets. I really enjoyed reading your adventures, and I am amazed at how you both kept up that frenetic pace of activity with a strenuous excursion nearly each day. WOW! These Mediterranean cruises sure are port-intensive!

It's the flip flops that complete the outfit! Really pulled it all together

THANK YOU, Willdra, so much for taking the time to do this review and share your adventures. You are an amazing writer with an engaging turn of phrase, and I feel so lucky to get to read your stories. (And yes, I am mostly a lurker as you can tell from my post count, but I worked up the courage to type some gratitude.)