My sister and I spent the last week floating around in the middle of the ocean. We decided that living in Hawaii for five years and not getting around to see the other islands was a little bit of silly that we needed to rectify. So we packed our bags, bought looser pants and headed for the buffet lines of our local cruise line. At less then $100 per day it was a really good deal. Imagine eating as much as you want whenever you wanted to while staying in a nice hotel for less then $100 per month.
The cruise that we decided to take was the Norwegian Cruise Line ship Pride of Aloha. This was a great little ship (90,000 ton displacement) that started the American Flag ships in the Hawaiian Islands. On board she had a theatre, three main restaurants, three specialty restaurants, seven bars, two pools, six hot tubs, one dance floor, and many other amenities. Of course the crown jewel of this ship is the Mandora Spa located on the fore end of deck 11. My sister and I spent many a relaxing hour and a little bit of money getting massages, baths, manicures, pedicures, facials, and detoxifications. I will let you guess which one of us got what.
Leaving the ship almost seemed like a tragedy. So Lori and I signed up for another cruise in September. This time we are going to cruise the Mediterranean. I know you are all jealous.
So for all of you land lubbers who are freezing in your igloos or boarding up your houses for the coming hurricanes, just remember that at the exact time in two months – I will be in Iraq. Now that should give you back your warm and fuzzy.
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