From the Oceans to Outer Space

The cruise on the Norwegian Majesty left Charleston for stops in the Bahamas and Florida. With a passenger manifest showing that 2/3 of the guests were under 21 years of age, it was quite a ride! Never take a holiday on the American spring break.

The ports of call gave us new sights to see. Freeport is smaller and not as developed as I expected. Celebrity homes worth millions dot the shoreline while many residents must get their water from a local communal tap, then carry water jugs to their homes. Naussau is defintiely larger. The port is a very busy place, indeed with many cranes and containers involved in the shipping industry. Like Freeport, there is the disconnect between wealth and poverty, with no social safety net available to citizens.

All dressed up and no where to go -except the m any bars and cafes available on board. Since I rarrely drink and Lorne only has a beer or two, we left the drinking up to the young passengers who bought beer by the bucket - to take to their rooms, the hot tubs, or the upper deck. The casino was also a busy place all day long. I'm too cheap to let one quarter out of my purse! But, it's fun to watch others, and many games are intriguing.

Feelings of clautrophobia overtook me at times, as there is no getting off the ship, unless you want to swim 100 km to shore. Even the cabins do not lend themselves to wide-open spaces.

Food was plentiful, and I enjoyed the asssortment of desserts. However, I did miss Chocolate Night, due to the lateness of the hour. I do regret that now. Food was a way to keep people occupied. One could be as busy as they wished. We read a lot on deck, catching some sun with the many other sun worshipers.