The crossing has been remarkably smooth thus far. The Caribbean was rougher than the Atlantic – go figure! Today we’re in Ponta Delgada which is part of the Azures of Portugal. We’ve definitely arrived in Europe. It’s refreshing to have some different culture than the Caribbean – not that the Caribbean isn’t nice, it was just time for a change. There seems to have been English influence in the architecture, but I’ve heard that they have always been under Portugal so I’m not sure. The island actually reminded me a lot of Ireland with rolling green hills – not at all what I expected!
I strained my lower back in the gym a few days ago and have been in loads of pain. I’ve never had such bad back pains and can now sympathize with all the bad backs in my family. If it’s not better tomorrow, I’m going to go check about getting a massage or something to loosen it up. My private hot tub is helping though (well it’s not mine, but nobody is ever out there, so it seems like it’s mine!).
Being at sea the past 4 days has felt a bit like ground hog day. Everyday we moved the clocks forward one hour and everyday you look outside and see nothing but water and you do the same thing over and over. The repetitiveness has forced me to visit the buffet more frequently and I’ve discovered the wonderful tradition of English Tea! The scones with jam and cream are delicious….mmmmm. Speaking of the buffet, it’s time to go eat lunch!
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Were there passangers on the crossing too? I am playing Cunning Little Vixen with CU opera with Shawn...just like old times but totally different without you! The part requires way too much concentration to goof off anyway - it is hard to type with one hand and eat cheetos with the other...cheers to your own room.....Heidi
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