2-16-13

Point of personal privilege:  My son, Billy, and I remember our wonderful voyage in Mid-March 2012 on the Carnival Triumph (More Carnival Triumph Photos Here). Stuff happens in any pursuit, hence the Triumph’s accident a year later–last week. There are no iron-clad guarantees of perfection in life. That said, I can’t wait for our next cruise. One TV talking head yesterday said, "I didn’t like my cruise…felt too closed in." However. my walks on the decks at sunrise and sunset, quiet time in the cabin or ship library reading and writing, our shore trips to Aztec ruins and sunny islands, and wonderful meals together all contributed to a relaxing time that is truly unique. Whereas some may feel hemmed in onboard, more of us feel blissfully separated from the daily on-shore pressures, incessant advertising, and constant digital messaging. If you haven’t cruised before, I highly recommend the Carnival experience from a price-quality viewpoint — as well as various river cruises.  Enjoy!    Go here for more of our Carnival Triumph photos.  -dh