We have set SAIL...

We bought tickets for our Transatlantic Repositioning Cruise in December of 2022. Yes, we do like to plan ahead. After all this time, we have finally embarked on our Grand European Adventure. We will be without phones and the internet for several days... a vacation from everything. I'll blog once I can and as often as possible, trying to share the travel magic. Please wish us "fair winds and a following sea".

We boarded the ship and instantly became overwhelmed by all there is to see and do. This is sensory overload exemplified! We are beyond excited. For those who haven't seen our luggage, this photo shows it in all its glory. We have perplexed the other travels we've spoken with about it. Fun stuff.

We can't get into our rooms until later so we strolled through Central Park and were entranced. An outdoor sanctuary with winding walkways and lush foliage, it is definitely a place to escape the crowds, whether with a good book during the day or for a romantic dinner at night. It is of seven neighborhoods, each with its own distinct ambiance and venues. More than 10,000 live plants and flowers give Central Park its wow factor. The greenery combined with vine-draped awnings, stone wall accents, benches and other park-like touches give the space a quaint, charming feel. We even heard nature sound effects, via speakers hidden in the plants, like birds chirping and frogs croaking. We'll spend a lot of time there.