Sea day observations March 7, 2013

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS ON A SEA DAY THURSDAY MARCH 7, 2013

I have fallen behind on my blog postings – Puerto Montt, Valparaiso, Coquimbo/La Serena and Lima will eventually get posted but perhaps not until the cruise is over and I am back home.

I have been on the road for more than 45 days and almost as many on the ship – it is a long time to be away from friends etc.

While travelling alone has its advantages – you are able to do your own thing - it has its disadvantages which can lead to loneliness and depression etc.

Couple in a some medical issues while not serious but for a worry wart like me the cause of some anxiety and you have a recipe for my inner feelings to start to get the better of me.

The most recent medical issue which occurred around the time of our second leg ending in Valparaiso was a severe case of constipation – won't bore you with the details but a visit to the medical center was in order and with a “ softener” prescribed it has improved somewhat but not to the point where I feel comfortable.

This resulted in me cancelling a planned excursion to Santiago and having a very uncomfortable day trip in Coquimbo and the Elqui Valley.

It also appears that almost know one is reading the blog as the stats record the visits.

When I return I will enhance the site with images and will use it as part of my story of the trip.

Overnight we crossed the Equator and this morning we had another ceremony honoring the tradition – this one was a very different script from the previous one and perhaps not quite as hilarious as the Captain escaped with his clothes clean etc.

Tomorrow it's a private tour in Puntarenas organized by Redhead Anne.

Cheers!