With my parents in August, my friend in September, and fellow crew friends in recent weeks, I’ve explored St. Kitts much more than usual! I’ve learned quite a bit about the island and have seen more of the great things … Continue reading
In past posts, I’ve written about fun at Mambo Beach, the relaxing infinity pool at the Renaissance Hotel, and the fantastic food and views at de Gouverneur. I still love all these places and have returned to them a few … Continue reading
The first day I got off the ship in San Juan, a friendly bartender gave me a list of things to do. I’ve slowly checked off a few items on the list. The best thus far was a visit to … Continue reading
I wish I had a good excuse for my recent absence, but unfortunately, I don’t! Sometimes it’s nice to just enjoy things in the moment. I’m currently confined to my cabin with bronchitis, so I decided now is a great … Continue reading
In the past few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of port time “taking care of business”. I was in need of a day to relax and recharge, so I convinced one of the musicians to join me for a day … Continue reading
Almost all of the 15 members of my cast have birthdays that fall during our contract period. We decided to celebrate half birthdays for the few others, so that everyone gets a day of celebration. In Aruba, we recognized two … Continue reading
Desperate for a bit of culture, I ventured past the usual tourist stops to the Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico in Santurce. After much effort, I was able to convince a friend from the orchestra to join me. An … Continue reading
The past few weeks, turnaround day in San Juan has been my “get your life together” day. Rain or shine, I’ve followed the same basic itinerary. I sleep in, head to the gangway around 10:30 or 11:30am, and take a … Continue reading
After late shows on Day 2 of last cruise, I rolled out of bed to sneak backstage and call my beau. The 6-hour time difference can make it difficult to find time to talk, so I was happy to catch … Continue reading
Has it really been two months since my last post? Quite a bit has happened, but I’ll just hit the high points. The end of rehearsals went by quickly. We learned our last show in less than two weeks, cleaned … Continue reading
