Running out of food
 Seasick
 Bad weather
 Insufferable companions
 Repetitive, boring entertainment options
 Feeling unsafe aboard or ashore
Missing friends and family
Having the time of our lives
New sights, marvels, or stimulation each day
Excited anticipation for what is to come
Arch selfie with volcano visible in Antigua, Guatemala



Today is our beloved Captain Stig's last day as he goes home to Norway tomorrow after his replacement arrives on the first tender from Cabo San Lucas. Captain Stig announced today the Red Sea is too dangerous for our scheduled time there in mid-May, as I think we all recognized. However, the official itinerary changes will be announced February 16th. I'm personally hoping for a visit to Madagascar and South Africa. Captain Stig will rejoin us well after all that dust has settled. He is due to resume command in Trieste in late June. We're excited to see our friends from Los Angeles, Pauline and John, when they pick us up for lunch and shopping this Sunday. Also, we're excited that our friends from Venice and travel buddies, Mike and Donna and Janie and David will join the cruise until Dubai. Here's to hoping to see more whales in Cabo tomorrow

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