I am endeavoring upon a new goal: taking an ocean cruise.  As a person that gets motion sickness, I have avoided an ocean cruise for almost sixty years. As I am now retired and approaching a new decade, a cruise was next on the Bucket List.

I have had motion sickness from riding in buses on curvy mountain roads so I am as prepared as I can be. I have my ginger pills, wrist bands, patch for behind the ear, and Bonine pills. Anyone that has traveled with me when I’ve done any sort of boat activity has seen me freak out the day we board ship. I have needed to be encouraged, coaxed and convinced and I have even backed out completely from the sail.  So, my secret weapon stowed away is a few of the Valiums left over from Peru to get me ON the ship!

Along with the cruise goal, I am ticking off  the list :1. Victoria Peak in Hong Kong 2. Snorkeling in the 100 Islands 3. Exploring an underground river 4. Hiking in Borneo 5. Seeing the sights of Singapore.  I remember my Uncle Jimmy who was quite a world traveler saying that Singapore was one of his most favorite cities in the world.

This trip I am traveling with Randy. He likes fine dining and the luxuries of upscale hotels.  This will be a much different trip than the others I’ve taken this year. Sitting in the airport at the beginning of a new adventure is always such a special time. I’ve finished my “To Do” list and the anticipation of being ready is done……I am bathed in eagerness and excitement…… So off we go!