A woman from the ship was struck on the pier by a tour bus this afternoon; her leg was badly broken and she and her husband remained in the hospital in Roseau when we left the port. Several repeat cruisers remarked that they typically "lose" 6 or 7 cruisers during the world cruise each year; a high percentage of the cruisers are in their 80s and 90s, so this number is not too outrageous. One woman told me that many of the older cruisers have made arrangements with their spouses that should something happen to them, they would be cremated in the next port, and their spouse would continue on with the cruise. Perhaps Frank and I should have a conversation!
There are about 1097 passengers aboard, with nearly 700 crew members. The numbers will fluctuate from port to port, but nearly 60% of the folks aboard are doing the full 112 days. We've just met the folks in one of the two penthouse units, and will post photos of our suite (approx. 600 square feet) and their penthouse (1200 square feet) soon. Not sure I would ever leave the ship!
Bridgetown, Barbados tomorrow!
Do try to come home from this trip intact and not in an urn!
ReplyDeleteYou two be careful. I love that you are doing an hour workout with a trainer. We are heading for Vegas for a couple of days to see Celine Dion and win money…LOL XXXOOO
ReplyDeleteWhat fun. I'll not do a round-the-world cruise soon, probably, but thermal couches sound do-able! Thanks for great updates.
ReplyDeleteBurial at sea--what a lovely way to go!
ReplyDeleteIf something happens, can you fly in a replacement cruising partner? I bet there is at least one other Pezzanite that would be a willing companion...
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