Life's a Stitch

The dreaded C-word caught up with me despite seven jabs of the vaccine. Of course I was in a high risk area, a cruise ship. Thank goodness it didn't hit until several days afterwards or I could be writing about cruise quarantine, but no there's doubt as to its origin.

We made the decision to cruise home from California, rather than fly, which despite my current state was an excellent idea. Bryant and fiancee, Sammy, accompanied us and although we were worried about their experience with the typical passenger demographic being several decades older. The young people on the ship seem to find each other and in San Diego and San Francisco they were able to meet friends in port. B described the trip as life changing, as cruising is now a vacation goal for him.

B & S boarding the ship:

San Diego: we were lucky to land on the weekend of the MissionFed ArtWalk, a huge free street art festival within walking distance of the pier. We had our photo taken at the colourful Sarah Stieber Gallery.

San Francisco: the view from our balcony that included all the highlights: the Transamerica pyramid building, Telegraph Hill. the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz.

View of the ship from Astoria, Oregon

Pulling in to Victoria, BC. Washington’s Mt.Baker looming large in the distance.

Back home in our beautiful city of Vancouver.

Disembarking:

The weather was beautiful, the seas were calm with the exception of one day and a good time was had by all.