World Cruise

Even though the Pacific Princess is the smallest ship in the Princess fleet, the food onboard had been both good and ample. Of course we are only four days out as I write this but I think the quality should continue as it has been.

After the LA Harbor we started to get into rolling seas and, apparently overnight the first night, we went through a small storm area as the ship was rocking and rolling with some nasty “slaps” as we went over a a crest and down into the following trough. Those woke me up. I really can’t say how long I slept as it seemed like I heard the water slapping against the side of the ship all night long. Yet, suddenly I turned over, saw some sun peeking around the curtain, and the clock said 8:30am.

Made it to the ship in 1.5 hours from UVTO. We are berthed right behind the Iowa. Here are two views from my balcony stateroom.

It’s now Friday before the Monday of departure. I think I used the car for the last time today so tomorrow I’ll be setting things up in the garage. Curved supports go under the wheels to keep them from developing a flat spot and a battery minder will keep the small battery in the Prius in good condition. The traction battery should be OK but I may have to plan a semi-long drive when I get back to exercise it.

With eight days to go the packing is almost done. I had hoped to take one large and one small suitcase along with the camera bag and another smaller bag to hold the paperwork. It was close but did not happen. I had the laptop computer and its accessories along with other things in the small suitcase but it started to overflow so the messenger bag I’ll be taking on the India excursion came out and filled up leaving a few things still “needed” unpacked. How to solve?