May 3, 2015  @ Sea

Well here we are all the ports of this WC are done but not forgotten.

I loved all the ports including the ones that were not so great.  But Bill and I agree (finally lol) that Africa was our favorite of course that is after New Zealand but Bill loved Cape Town.  As with any cruise you have missed ports and you learn to go with the flow.  In the beginning we could not get in Roatonga  Cook Islands.  We made friends with a couple this is their 5^th time and they have never been able to get in.  But instead the Captain substituted Bay of Islands New Zealand and I must say this was definitely an upgrade.  Now I love the South Pacific but it is kinda like the Caribbean where all the islands all look alike same with the South Pacific. A friend told me after you do the Caribbean a couple of times you think you are in the same Island they just change the sign Welcome to:  Well yesterday we were in St. Thomas and they were having a sale on tote bags only problem was they said St. Marten!  This made me laugh!

  So this stop was a truly pleasant surprise we had mostly calm seas and some rain but overall it has been wonderful.  I was not sure how Captain Eiske was going to be as he is quiet and shy and Captain Glen was so outgoing.  Well he proved that he isn’t as quiet and shy as one thought.  He has a fabulous sense of humor and Bill spent some one on one time with him in the Cigar lounge.  He was in the Casino late one afternoon and I was playing on a poker machine and I hit four 2s  $200.  He patted me on the back and said congratulations.  Then everywhere I met him he asked if I had given it back yet!  He went out of his way to say hi and talk to us a few minutes even if we met him in town!  He was truly hospitable and we appreciated it!

I can’t believe how fast it went.  Unfortunately there were some people on here who I and lots of others would have liked to have thrown overboard.  To me when you are on for a WC it becomes like a little village or a family and there are always people who are pains.

Tonight was the balloon drop and I must say it really does feel like we just did this not that long ago.

The part I hate about the end of the cruise is saying goodbye to the crew and my friends.

Tomorrow we will meet in the Galaxy at 6:45 am to clear customs and drive to Ft. Lauderdale for our trip home.  I am sure I will be exhausted when we get home so I will check in a few days from now.

Thank you Captain Giske for getting us safely around the world.

Thank you to Gary and the entertainment team

Thank you to the Dining Room team

Thank you to the Lido team

Thank you to Housekeeping

It's been an amazing ride!

Balloon Drop