Moving backwards…
Susie, true! It's not like I didn't have the room for the extra booties. And I did actually wear them on the 3 days after the cruise we tacked on in San Francisco.
Angie, I missed you and everyone too! There was internet at sea but it averaged around 50 cents per minute and it could take up to 5 minutes to load a page.
Laurie, book that cruise! There are lots of shorter cruises if you can't commit to 15 days.
Texstyle, I think the color palette would work on a variety of complexions and hair colors.
Sara L., I rolled most of my clothes and it's amazing how much you can pack in the suitcase. And -- it comes out relatively unwrinkled. (White button downs excepted.)
Janet, the beach at Nawiliwili was my favorite in Hawaii. I would take Kauai over Maui now (Maui used to be my favorite but now it seems so over-developed). I failed to mention that I got attacked by mama chickens when I was picking pinecones…
Astrid, I hope one day you can make it to Hawaii too. Not too many Europeans on board, mostly US, Canada, UK and China.
Viva, Princess Cruises is having 50th Anniversary specials -- and I know you can get last-minute deals. You should plan something with Mom now! What else can I do to enable you?
Kimberly, I loved cruising the "Mar Pacifico" -- you need to check it out!
Tanya, the lace-up sandals picked up the stripes in the skirt, and they have a graphic nature as well. I'm glad you liked them too! I think they will fit right in with the Boho trend of 2015.
Diane G, I was surprised at how many UK guests there were. All fearless about catching rays even on cooler days. And enjoying a pint while doing it.
Suz, thank you for the kind comments about the WIWs, but the thought of -23 weather is so distracting that's all I can think about now. I have no idea what that feels like -- maybe the kind of weather my brother deals with on his Himalayan expeditions?
Celia and Shevia, thank you <3
Rute, I want to try the Italian coast cruise too! It will have to wait a while, as I can't take any time off in the Summer. Something to think of for retirement?
Unfrumped, my Mom and I are trying to plan a multi-generational cruise to be taken within the next year or two. We're not that creative so we're just thinking about doing the same Hawaii trip again. (Plus we love Hawaii.) I'm glad to hear yours was a success.
Kkards, see comment to Viva!
Jjsloane, I'm glad you appreciated the "deals" nature of my pre-cruise shopping, it kept my shopping on-task for a few months. The biggest disappointment was the Allsaints dresses but at least I could return them.
Karie, my question about the Alaska cruises is this: mosquitos? Just kidding, they might be on my radar if I didn't have to work 6 days a week in the Summer. I've heard people really love the Alaska trips.
Jenanded and StyleFan, thank you The planning was instructive as the time invested upfront was saved later on. I could dress for any occasion, very quickly.
