triumphgal

10-21-25 embarkation day

October 21, 2025

Up early and ready quick. Had a quick coffee and snacks at the place next door and then jumped in a beautiful van/limo driven by Luka. It was raining and he was a great driver and eventually we were at the port. Although I was separated twice from Wyatt’s, I was onboard before most people. I found a spot on Deck 8 and got some urgent work done. The lovely Gracia was my person and kept the mimosas coming.

The room was finally ready after 1:30 but my suitcase didn’t show up for another 5 hours.

I met up with Wendy, met Bev and went for a walk around the ship. it is freaking spectacular.

I have already met so many fun people just by throwing out random compliments.

I also went to the single/solo travellers meeting. We played two truths and a lie and had fun getting to know each other

When the meet was done, I glanced over to see Dave and Deb. I ended up joint them for dinner in the Eclipse. It was very good. Last stop of the day was for a cocktail making meetup but I was the only one so the just made me a nice drink and I visited with the crew member from Peru.

I brought the drink up to my room and spent a food deal of time unpacking. I can say I that I have never fully unpacked before! It feels good

Once back in my room, I spent time unpacking and hanging my clothes and getting ready for tomorrow. I am very glad that I was able to find a new trip being that mine for the Amalfi Coast Sorrento in Pompeii was cancelled due to the lack of people I believe I will be happy with the one that I found, and it was a little bit cheaper and they refunded the other one in full.

I’m sure there’s things I’ve forgotten it was a spectacularly awesome day and I spent time making new friends and touching bases with the old ones. It was a perfect moment now I better get to sleep because I have to get up at six for my excursion. Off ship