undocked and unloaded
Cruising on the high seas can be as glamourous as seen on TV.
Almost two years ago, I journeyed on my first cruise. As depicted in so many movies and shows, cruising always seemed so glamourous to me - from dressing up for theme nights to the strolling the boardwalk in chic daytime wear, it was a fashionista’s dream-come-true. It was an eight-day vacay that required top preparation. And being the control-freak that I am, I could not resist spending months reading articles and researching expectations. My mom, who was my fabulous travel companion was driven crazy by my constant nagging about what we should bring, but in the end she thanked me because we didn’t need a thing.
The cruise was a great opportunity to visit Haiti again - my Dad’s birth country. I was four years old when I first visited and it was a quite majestic place. While cruising to countries can be a different experience because the areas attended are heavily touristic, it was still idyllic and magical as I remembered. Jamaica and Mexico, the other stops on the trip were beautiful. I learned so much history about the countries - their culture, foods, and people.
It was great to be away from work and the stresses of everyday life. Thankfully, there was no seasickness and we were able to enjoy shows, activities, and the food. It actually felt pretty good being on the open seas. I thought, if I had to live on a ship in these conditions - I wouldn’t mind it at all! Stay tuned for my cruise ship outfits.
