Rhythm on the Seas

 

Today's craft was making a Mothers' Day card...for ourselves

Having now been on the ship for a while, the sea days have picked up a comforting rhythm or routine of sorts. We'd start our day with a gym session, followed by a breakfast as healthy as we can muster, followed by a swim on a still empty pool deck. We'd watch the big screen show a montage of beautiful world destinations, peek at the tai chi people do their thing before heading back to our cabins for a shower ready for the morning activities which can range from zumba to crafts. We'd sneak lunch in, attend the all important progressive trivia. Have a nap, a read or work on our crochet craft before heading for dinner and a the evening show. Rinse and repeat!

Ah, the gentle sway of the ship and the endless horizon – by this point in our voyage, the sea days have settled into a wonderfully comforting rhythm, a predictable yet pleasant routine.

Our mornings typically commence with a sunrise pilgrimage to the gym, a valiant effort to counteract the inevitable caloric indulgences. This virtuous start is then followed by a breakfast as wholesome as we can realistically manage, fueling us for the day ahead. From there it was a short stroll to the still-empty pool deck where we had our choice of loungers. A tranquil time for an early morning swim.

This quiet time by the pool also offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of the ship: the dedicated staff going about their duties with purposeful efficiency, the early-rising passengers just beginning their day, and the serene movements of the Tai Chi practitioners nearby. Once the pool deck fills, it was cue to retreat our cabin for a revitalizing shower, ready to embrace the morning's activities.

These mid-morning pursuits are a delightful grab bag of cruise ship life, ranging from Zumba sessions (the pace of which unfortunately had to match the cruise demographic), to craft activities where our attempts at creativity are… well, enthusiastic! Lunch is often a strategically timed affair, a brief interlude before the intellectual battleground of the all-important progressive trivia. Update: we have clawed our way from 7th to 4th...

The afternoon unfolds at a more leisurely pace, often involving a restorative nap, the turning of pages for our book club, or the continued progress (or occasional unraveling) of our beloved crochet Aussie animal project. Sunset on our balcony signals the start of our evening rituals: a satisfying dinner followed by the nightly entertainment in the theater.

Rinse and repeat!

Ta-da!

Variation in today's routine...formal night! Dressed to Impress

Yup we even have a regular table in the dining room