Finding Joy in Snarkville

One might wonder where the Queen gets off to on occasions. Well, today, I am sitting in an internet cafe in the middle of deck seven on the Caribbean Princess. Currently the ship is docked in St. Maarten (the Dutch side of the island, for those who wish to be picky).

So, what might you ask is the queen doing on a computer and not something amazing on the island? Well, I’ll tell you — it is HOT. I mean insanity hot. Like I felt something run down my neck and I wiped it away and realized it was grey matter free flowing out of my ears hot. So, I think I’m just as happy sitting here in air conditioning with people waiting on me.

So, since it’s been a week, here’s my most recent list of things I’ve learned since my vacation began:

1. Row 22 can board when “Rows 20 and higher” are called in the airport. No, my little internets, this was not ME that was confused, it was the women next to me who actually asked, “Do you think we can board, we are in row 22.”
2. It is quite possible that on this cruise there is really only ONE shop with a lot of doors, because no matter where you are you see the exact same stuff.
3. I am not a beach person. No, this is not news to anyone, but it has become even more apparent when I step into the dining room each evening and find myself to be the one who glows in the dark.
4. I don’t know if you can teach good taste, but I do know for sure that it isn’t contagious.
5. When standing in downtown St. Thomas and looking across the water you’ll see a Skyway to a lookout point. Get a cab — it is a longer walk than it looks.
6. There are 5 large cruise ships in port in St. Martaan right now, but the 6th one is of most interest to me. Easy Cruise is here.
7. There are 42 letters in the Hungarian language and many more “wowals” than in English.  However, every written letter is pronounced.  No, I am no closer to speaking another language (not the least of which is Hungarian).
8. When at sea for a few days, if you tell people there is a 75% off sale, the line will be EVERYWHERE.  However, the biggest frenzy will be around the $10 accessories tables — the same $10 accessories you could have bought in the boutique all week — for $10!!! Seriously, it was a zoo.

Update:

I’m home now — well, back on land.  Now I can get some rest — because we all know that vacations are not about resting.

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