Rome/Barcelona Oct/Nov 2018 – Day 10 – Norwegian Epic, Interlude

I woke up at 2am this morning, trying to figure out what sound I was hearing.  It took a moment, but I realized it was the vanity drawer opening, and slamming shut with the roll of the ship.  I looked outside and could see the spray of the wake.  That was a first!  It was … Continue reading Rome/Barcelona Oct/Nov 2018 – Day 10 – Norwegian Epic, Interlude

Rome/Barcelona Oct/Nov 2018 – Day 8 11/1/2018 – Norwegian Epic, Livorno, Italy

Our first night at sea was pretty bumpy.  But the beds are very comfortable, and I slept hard.  An incredible meal had a lot to do with it, I think.  We got up to watch a tugboat maneuver us into position, and how the ship’s crew was able to get the heavy ships lines into … Continue reading Rome/Barcelona Oct/Nov 2018 – Day 8 11/1/2018 – Norwegian Epic, Livorno, Italy

Rome/Barcelona Oct/Nov 2018 – Day 7 (I think) 10/31/18 – On the High Seas – at least the Mediterranean

Before I get into today, a word about the storm of a couple of days ago.  Sharon and I treated it like it was a normal storm.  Sharon especially is used to wind storms up where she lives.  But apparently this storm was anything but normal.  I guess the consulate didn’t overreact with their warning.  … Continue reading Rome/Barcelona Oct/Nov 2018 – Day 7 (I think) 10/31/18 – On the High Seas – at least the Mediterranean