When it rains…He snores
I live in Oregon. I’m used to rain. I’m used to pouring rain that shivers a body to the bones.
And I know all about the old man snoring (which has nothing to do with being an Oregonian, does it?)
What does this have to do with a Caribbean cruise you wonder?
Maybe nothing. Maybe I just thought the title looked catchy.
Or, it could have something to do with nap time on the ship.
One way to alleviate disappointment is to sleep it off. Seriously. Like a migraine or a hangover (not that I would know about those). Sleep is the best medicine.
And it helps a person stay awake for evening activities like karaoke, Love and Marriage and The Quest.
When it rains, he snores. In fact, she snores too.
Actually, neither of us snored, but we did sleep. In the twin beds magically joined to make a not-quite King-sized bed that took up the whole width of the stateroom.
And naps are good.
At first, I was irritated with myself. After all, I’m on a living ship chock full of interesting activities. Shouldn’t I be off enjoying them?
My reasonable self argued, “Isn’t this vacation?”
On vacation, a body should do what feels right at the moment. You know I’m a proponent of reading rather than running around. So why not go horizontal and let the brain do all the work?
And if it’s spitting rain? What else is there to do that’s half as relaxing?
So, yes, I’m guilty. While the Freedom of the Seas cut its way south and east across the Atlantic Ocean, my husband and I snoozed in our cabin. Even when the sun was shining.
After all, Oregon winter white skin can only take so many hours of exposure to tropical sunlight. After that, it’s begging for a nap.
Rain or shine, naps do a body good.