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ProudMNDemocrat

(20,912 posts)
39. Welcome back to dry land and the shit that goes with it...
Sat Dec 13, 2025, 11:53 AM
Dec 2025

When my late husband and I cruised to Sydney, Australia from Seattle, WA in 2018, I saw much of the same thing from Americans, not those from Australia or elsewhere. Scooters and walkers about, hoarding food like there was no tomorrow.

Me? I stuck to my WW plan each day, exercised in the Fitness room on the 11th deck, and lost weight on the 21 day voyage with stops in between. The food was amazing and I chose wisely. Splurging on food is way too easy.

As for the politics, there was a couple we got to know who lived but a mile from M-a-L. The stories they told were shocking. They felt like prisoners in their own home. I wonder how they feel now if they still reside in West Palm Beach area.

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Interesting. Thanks. flying rabbit Dec 2025 #1
It's been twenty years since I've been on a cruise. The number one reason is because I try to eat healthily. Intractable Dec 2025 #2
Gluttony is among the seven deadly sins bucolic_frolic Dec 2025 #3
Sounds like the movie Wall-e! Pucks mom Dec 2025 #4
Right? Cosmocat Dec 2025 #6
Welcome back! tavernier Dec 2025 #5
There are gates and guards around the White House but they fail to contain the inmates. usonian Dec 2025 #7
I'm glad you were able to get away from it all and enjoy the elements! Hope22 Dec 2025 #8
As someone else remarked, it sounds like the movie Wall-E brought to life. GoneOffShore Dec 2025 #9
That was very interesting NJCher Dec 2025 #10
I love them PCIntern Dec 2025 #11
I had to read this for a second time NJCher Dec 2025 #12
Thx for sharing your rather depressing (but not surprising) NewHendoLib Dec 2025 #13
Recommended movie: "Triangle of Sadness" jmbar2 Dec 2025 #14
I'm gonna take a look but I'm gonna say PCIntern Dec 2025 #15
My sister tried to talk me into a cruise awhile back... jmbar2 Dec 2025 #16
I've never seen a brawl in many many cruises... PCIntern Dec 2025 #21
Ok found it on Netflix and Prime. mountain grammy Dec 2025 #47
The trailer is hilarious.. now I'm looking for it. Thanks. mountain grammy Dec 2025 #44
i love cruising..we did Holland America as it was cozier and fewer kiddos samnsara Dec 2025 #17
We've always traveled independently by train, then renting a car. surfered Dec 2025 #18
Now that really appeals to me.. mountain grammy Dec 2025 #48
What cruise line was this? Aristus Dec 2025 #19
NCL... PCIntern Dec 2025 #20
Thanks. Aristus Dec 2025 #23
Glad you were able to escape and enjoy some politics-tree time!! Nittersing Dec 2025 #22
Good writing! CommonHumanity Dec 2025 #24
Thank you from my heart. PCIntern Dec 2025 #40
I beg to differ CommonHumanity Dec 2025 #51
Your observational humor is always treat to read. harumph Dec 2025 #25
I have never been on a cruise, and never will be on one most probably, but to me, I don't have to go anywhere to be... NNadir Dec 2025 #26
The only cruises I would be interested in are river cruises lonely bird Dec 2025 #27
This message was self-deleted by its author Ocelot II Dec 2025 #28
Fascinating. Thanks for sharing. Auggie Dec 2025 #29
That sounds like my idea of Hell, although the getting-away part is tempting. Ocelot II Dec 2025 #30
That's exactly how I feel about cruises. llmart Dec 2025 #37
Ditto! mountain grammy Dec 2025 #49
That was interesting, eye-opening. Liberal In Texas Dec 2025 #31
I was on the Norway in the 80's PCIntern Dec 2025 #42
I've been on several cruises and haven't seen that many people on scooters. MIButterfly Dec 2025 #32
Things sure have changed since TV' " Love Boat" style. FarPoint Dec 2025 #33
Interesting post. I've never had a desire to take a cruise like the one you describe. Too many people. Vinca Dec 2025 #34
Welcome back! karin_sj Dec 2025 #35
Our last cruise was in April Mz Pip Dec 2025 #36
Loved your report llmart Dec 2025 #38
Welcome back to dry land and the shit that goes with it... ProudMNDemocrat Dec 2025 #39
If you think that is bad, go on a swingers cruise! usedtobedemgurl Dec 2025 #41
The first cruise I went on after Covid PCIntern Dec 2025 #43
We took two sea voyages a while back with a European ship that was basicallly a a retofitted barge. The food was fresh CTyankee Dec 2025 #45
Each cruise line has its own personality mainer Dec 2025 #46
I've never taken a cruise and probably never will mountain grammy Dec 2025 #50
Used to love crusing snowybirdie Dec 2025 #52
I hope you had a chance to Avalon Sparks Dec 2025 #53
Yes... PCIntern Dec 2025 #54
I've never been on a cruise and don't intend to ever go on one.... Sogo Dec 2025 #55
Well, that's certainly your prerogative PCIntern Dec 2025 #56
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