“...inside every older person is a young person wondering what happened.” Terry Pratchett.April 22nd 2014. The first day of my 6th decade on this planet. Where better to spend that day than onboard a cruise ship heading towards the Caribbean. Breakfast on the balcony. Eggs Benedict it is. Soft yolk, creamy sauce, salty ham, crisp muffin. Perfection on a plate, eaten with ravenous gusto. Sun kissed orange juice to follow. A great start to the day.I ha...

I awake to the smell of coffee. Always a good sign.Today is a sea day as we continue our journey southwards towards the Caribbean Virgin Islands. It's a little cloudy first thing but the weather on the Cruise Compass says it will get better later in the day. The ocean is very calm and the swells of yesterday have died down. Each time I venture out onto the balcony I keep a lookout for dolphins. They usually pop up at some point during a cruise which I always ...