Sunday, June 19, 2011

Travel is . . .

. . .Waiting

I am waiting for my son, daughter-in-law and three young grandsons. They'll be here in about two-and-a-half hours and we will head for Port Everglades and a week-long family cruise.

That's a lot of togetherness. When one lives a quiet adult senior life, planning to spend time with family is always exciting. I love my kids and grandkids and enjoy the time we spend together - whether it is on a big, lovely ship. at a family party celebrating a rite of passage or in a European capital - I feel real gratitude that my kids want to share time with me.

So here I sit. My bags are packed. My computer, chargers for my phone, camera and Kindle are tucked away. I have the ship's tags on the bags and it's easy for me.

At my son's house I imagine a bit of a more chaotic scene with the little ones taking special toys and everyone rushing around.

It is basically one of those rites of passage I mentioned. The growth of a family vs. the life of a senior and I am doing what I have to do.

I have written about traveling solo, and it works out well when I do. I have met some lovely people and have no qualms about doing so again. But today will be different.

Cruising is a favorite of mine. It is the means of travel I enjoy most. You board, unpack and you're done until time for disembarkation. Doing it with some of the people I love most? What can go wrong?

I'll let you know.

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