You're not home yet! I think this is the longest vacation that has ever been chronicled here and certainly so enjoyable that you will never forget it. To be reunited with your whole family like this... I never thought it possible. This was your idea?
Surely life this way, this "dolce far niente" (actually I don't know if it's really like that) is an extremely pleasant life and I think I would like it too. I just fear that at some point monotony might set in. I mean I don't think I would have lasted as long as you but I realize that the presence of family counted a lot.
Denise, we're waiting for you at home. To the cold, the rain, the work, and the longing for the holiday ahead!
Gorgeous first photo!
I tried to write a classic market post, inspired by the sea from your post too...
Not yet, but I will be back in the US by the end of the weekend.
It has been a while, since January 14th. It was my idea and took a major plan to put it all together. Different ships, crossing cruise lines to meet up with other family members, ten different ports/locations/islands. It has been busy, and fun, and no time for monotony. One of the reasons none of us like to stay in one place for too long. For me, I can be in one place for weeks with good books, good food, engaging company, and some sort of cultural events. It has been nice because most like to slow roll through the islands, taking out time, so knowing this, it is easier to set up ships that will accommodate the things you like.
That fact and the fact that different members were on and two more would show up on the next leg made it interesting and different every week. I am sure you are right, the added family made it more fun, but, I honestly never get bored of traveling. I have been doing it for so long in my life that it feels more normal than being home. :) Although, you know how much I love home too. You know: Love the one you are with! :)
It's been fun and I already put in for another vacation in October.
I look forward to your post!
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