Emerald Princess Day 9 - Nassau, The Bahamas

This is the first time that I've been on a cruise where the last day is in a port.  We got to the Bahamas about noon today.  I got most of my packing done after breakfast  - but it really is an all day process.  Basically a suitcase open on your bed and as you finish with something for the last time  - like a bathing suit - into the suitcase it goes.  I stayed on the ship for the most part just got off for about 45 minutes to get a last few souvenirs.  Then back on.  I had a nice morning at the pool and in the sun.  Sue and David made it back from the Atlantis resort in time for afternoon trivia.  All told I won 10 out of about 25-30 of the trivia games we played.  Not a bad record.

At this point dinner is done.  The evening entertainment is over and everything is packed and taken away.  The last night of a cruise is hard for me because I just dont want it to end.  There is something about a cruise ship.  I've been to resorts for vacations but on a ship people are just friendlier.  Maybe because everyone is here for the same time.  There are no people coming and going during the week or 10 days you cruise.  Even when you dont know people by name they smile and say hello.  It's sort of like a small town.   I would live on this ship if they let me.  Though I am anxious to get home and see all my people.

Tomorrow is going to be a long day.  My disembarkation time is at 7:40 am then to the airport.  My flight doesnt get into Columbus until after 6:00 pm.  It's been a great time - I'll miss you Emerald Princess.   I'm already looking forward to the next one - two weeks next Spring.