Welcome to my Blog! Well, for the last few years, my favorite movie has been "My Big Fat Greek Wedding". When I got the incredible news that I would be working aboard the Norwegian Cruise Ship sailing the Greek Isles for two months, naturally my first thoughts were scenes from this hysterical movie. I wondered if like I-an Mil-ler, I would be navigating seas of lamb, kabobs and other meaty things in my search for some feta cheese and tzatziki!
I left my family's home in Washington, DC today to begin my long travel day abroad.
It was an emo morning, saying goodbye to my son, Dylan for two months. Ug... I wish he could be my first mate on the ship. Can't you just imagine him in a little sailor outfit -- high waisted sailor pants, striped shirt, hanky tied around his neck, mini mop in hand to swab the deck? I really should have asked if they needed another crew member for that... 
Got out of DC without a snag, the Metro and airport were pretty quiet.
Took a small turboprop to Boston and watched the queen flight attendant yell at the lady next to me who refused to turn off her iphone before the door closed. It was awesome. He was like, "I'm not going to tell you again ma'am..." all condescending and parental. She was about 50 years old. She snapped back "I'm not going to be spoken to that way." Then he swished up to the intercom and made a public announcement shaming her and it was everything! Go girl! ;)
Listened to some of the Teachings of Abraham on my mp3 played and drifted off to sleep as we entered the clouds... Woke up to queen attendant telling me to turn of my mp3 player since we were landing, lol. I made a big spectacle of obeying him immediately for my neighbor's sake. It was an act of solidarity.
I watched out the window at all the familiar sights of my childhood...the colonial homes, maple and oak trees, the coastal islands, the lighthouses...quintessential New England. Everything is old and in it's place and the natural beauty abounds. It really is a special and wonderful place. I'm also glad I don't live there anymore.
I had to get my bags and journey to the international terminal to re-check in with Lufthansa (which is my favorite word of the day). They even weighed my carry-on bag! Yet another reminder that I need a (much) lighter laptop... I got me an iced tea and decided to set up my blog before I tackle security and go to the gate. I board at 7:44 for Munich. How I wish I even had a few hours there to at least step outside of the airport and say I've been to Germany. Find were my ancestors lived or something? I only have about an hour there and then head to Venice, Italy. This will be my main port city - the Gem departs from Venice every Saturday afternoon. I should have most of the afternoon and evening to explore and see Venice, which I'm VERY excited about! The Gem arrives back in Venice at 8 am and I'll find out when I need to board when the port agent picks me up from the airport.
I'm not totally sure how I'll stay connected via email and phone while I'm away, but trust and believe, I'll find the best way to do it! Just please don't text me while I'm gone, as I will get charged per text. Stick to Facebook, email, and voicemail until further notice!
I miss you all already and wish I could have packed you all up and taken you along for this wild adventure!
Talk to you in Venezia!
Ciao!
