"In life, it's not where you go, it's who you travel with."~Charles Schulz
One of the joys of extended travel is meeting other travelers. These kindred spirits become our companion as well as shipmates and our shared experiences make for fast friends.
Viking arranged a reunion of the 2022 World Cruise because there are 80+ of us on board. We remember daily covid tests, and mandatory masking. We remember remaining in the "Viking Bubble" while ashore to avoid either infecting the port we visited or bringing the virus back on the ship with us. We also remember the true adventure of not knowing exactly where our voyage would take us, but trusting it would be amazing.
And it was...in large part because of the people we traveled with.
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| Meet Don. He was on the Pacific Princess with us in 2018 and the Viking Star on 2022. We're delighted to see him again on the Sky! He's no longer playing bridge, but he's still a chessmaster! |
The DH and I are text-book introverts. We're happy and comfortable with each other's company and if we're honest, the idea of mingling, especially in large groups, is a little stressful. But once we get over the natural reticence, we discover that half the world is waiting for the other half to say hello.
So we're trying to say hello first.
Tomorrow is our first port of call--Honolulu! After rocking and rolling across the Big Blue, everyone is breathing a sigh of relief.
More soon...
As a fellow introvert, I always wondered how I could adapt to a World Cruise, you have showed me how. I am enjoying going around the world with you, if only from my recliner. Can't wait for more updates. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteOur ship's wifi is quite a bit slower than at home, but we'll persevere to get these posts out. I'm glad you're enjoying our adventure from the comfort of your recliner. Thanks for the comment!
DeleteHi, enjoying following along. As possible Viking WC's, can you say what the age range is of your fellow cruisers? Are you in the same cabin as your last Viking WC? Which one do you prefer if different? I wish you fair skies and following seas!
ReplyDeleteI'd say 50's plus for age of our fellow cruisers. Simply by virtue of the length of the voyage, we pretty much have to be retired. We were in 4008 last time, a Deluxe veranda on the port side. It was close to the front of the ship. This time we're in 6053, also a Deluxe veranda, but on the starboard side and located amidships. The cabins are virtually identical, but I'm feel much less "motion of the ocean" here in the middle of the Sky. Since I travel with scopolamine patches for sea sickness, this is a big plus!
DeleteLove these updates but you are sure missed! Carol
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol. We miss you and all our SS class too. The DH is leading a Bible study every sea day and we have a non-denominational church service on Sunday evenings at 6PM in the nightclub onboard.
DeleteFellow introvert ... I have to force myself to overcome the natural reticence that comes with being one in order to mingle with others. It helps that my husband is the opposite of me. [Erin-two2travel]
ReplyDeleteAlways appreciate hearing more about your adventures and learning about the details and logistics of the cruise.
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