We left Virginia around 5am for the car ride from Charlottesville to New York City with Lorenzo’s Dad, Aunt Linda, and Uncle Ira. We had a lot of fun laughing and joking (and napping) as they took us to NYC and dropped us off at the cruise port in Manhattan. We were excited to start our two week voyage towards Venice, where our Europe adventure would begin on land and by train, but we were sad to see them go. Next time we will have to plan a long trip for the entire family. As we sailed away, we passed downtown New York and the Statue of Liberty. Right away we noticed that the average age of our fellow cruisers was quite a bit older than us. Later we found out from the cruise director that the average age on board was 62, and our daily cruise planner listed available activities of knitting, grandparents group, bridge playing club, and yes, even an arthritis seminar. Wow!!! We’ve been on four cruises now in different parts of the world, and never have we seen anything like this. Nonetheless, we will have to occupy ourselves with the beautiful scenery, port stops, movies, and the sports court. Bon Voyage, and off to our first cruise stop, Ponta Delgada, Portugal.
Kim boarding the cruise ship
Lorenzo on the way to our stateroom on the ship
Our home on the sea, for the next 14 days
Kim and Lorenzo enjoying the outside deck and preparing for sailaway
The outside Lido deck on the cruise ship.
Great view of downtown NYC from the cruise ship
View of the Statue of Libery as we sail away
The majority of the people on the cruise. Average age of 62. Reading, knitting, etc.
Kim admiring one of many towel animals left by the cruise staff
Kim and Lorenzo relaxing in the hot tub on the ship
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