A Week At Sea



As I sit in the Seattle airport, it's time to reflect on my week at sea. We were aboard the Star Princess, part of Princess cruise lines, and spent seven days away from the world. Here are some of my highlights:

1. Sea sickness is real. The first day, while at sea pitching around, I did not feel my level best. Fresh air helped, as did staying in the middle of the ship. You know what doesn't help? Sitting in a theater, next to the casino where there's smoke, in the bow of the ship. Not even the allure of the "Hunger Games" could keep me from needing to visit the upper desk for some fresh air.

2. A mid-sea rescue. On our first day at seas, the Star Princess was called to aide a yacht in distress. We were on the top deck when the ship turned 180 degrees. That didn't help my pitchy stomach. It was also quite windy. Some on the ship were miffed at our delay, but it was neat to participate in a mid-sea rescue and everyone got out safely, which is the most important. It cost us some time in Ketchican, Alaska, but it makes for a fun story.

3. Seeing the sights of Alaska. Any place that is 50-65 degrees in the summer is all right with me. I wouldn't appreciate the winters though. It is surreal to have daylight until 10 a night. It was weird to see how big and vast it was, too, and to see so many glaciers. But it was incredible to visit this part of the United States.

4. Whale watching. This is what we did in Junea, Alaska's capital city that has a population the size of Paso Robles. We went out in the sea and saw several humpback whales. It was a fascinating and fantastic experience.

5. Spending time with my baby. The best part of the cruise — a week free of the distractions of life with Lindsay. It was fun to be loose, free of pressure, and exploring some beautiful natural vistas. To me, that was the real prize of this cruise.

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