So yesterday, I woke up at 4:30am to get ready to catch the first Skytrain of the day. I was IMPORTANT that we caught that first train to make our connection. Keep in mind, I had no idea where we were going, or what we were doing. My Maid of Honor told me that:
- I would want my camera
- That I should be prepared to glam up, I would be treated like royalty
- That I would never eat that much again in my life
- That I needed my passport
Jenn and her husband pick me up with my sister in their car and drive us all to the Skytrain station. I was elated that my sister was able to join, because sometimes health issues hold her back a little. I can sympathize, so I couldn't be happier she was able to join us.
We skytrain to the bus depot and I make a dash to the bathroom while the maid of honor, Jenn, goes to check us in. I presume after a good freakout, I find her at the Amtrak counter. Apparently the Greyhound bus cancelled the bus we booked months ago, and were not obligated to tell us. Also not obligated to refund the money. I'm not feeling to keen to take Greyhound any time in the near future. However, we got an Amtrak bus that left a couple hours later. It was amazing, and got us there only twenty minutes later than the Greyhound would have.
The border crossing was perfect and smooth as can be, despite on lady bringing on a suitcase filled with fruits and veggies, which signs everywhere tell you NOT to bring.
After an uber comfy bus ride, we get to Seattle! We hop in a line of people waiting for taxis, and are on our way within ten minutes. Both taxi rides we take, Jenn hops in first with location instructions for the driver, and to not say where we're going when I'm in.
We arrive at the Seattle Aquarium and wander around for an hour or so. It's a nice little place, though very cramped.
Back into the cab, and we start driving past signs that point to cruise terminals. Eventually, we're on a path that's directly to the terminals, and it clicks. We're going on a cruise! Whaaaaat??
We go through the check-in and board the Star Princess. After we drop our things off in our cabin we do a bit of exploring, and grab some food. Oh the food, let me tell you! If you've never been on a cruise before, it's really cool...For things like drinks (aside from buffet tea/coffee, and water) there is an extra charge. Your credit card number gets attached to your room key. You give them your room key, they copy your room/key number, and you're on your way. Food on the other hand, take what you want, when you want, eat, and that's that. Want a cookie as your walking through the buffet somewhere else? Grab one, keep walking. Want a cake? Ask for one, and carry on. It's amazing!! I had a prime rib dinner in a fancy restaurant that night with dessert. Finished the meal, and just walked off. SO cool!
My sister sat out on dinner, but when we got back she seemed to be feeling much better. We went out to the lounge, ordered some drinks and watched a comedian (hilarious). I think we got some more food, then back to the cabin. Changed into swimsuits under our clothes, and went back outside and watched the first 20 minutes or so of the newest Star Trek movie on some deck loungers under the stars. With our free popcorn finished, and bums wet from damp loungers, and found one of the four swimming pools to be deserted. Wonderful and warm, I think we spent close to two hours in the pool and hot tub, laughing and joking, and just having a great ol' time. Eventually, we got cold and ventured back to the cabin, showered up, and back out for some more wandering.
At some point in the evening, we found a guy doing a little "pole-dance" show. I'm not one for sleazy strippers and that sort of thing, but I do love the athleticism this guy showed. He had some very cheezy winks and gestures to one of the other bachelorette parties around, and I'll admit, he was pretty funny. Crazy strong, too.
As much as we had hoped to cram in as much time as we could, we finally crashed around 1am. There wasn't much to do, some of us were a bit queasy, and tired. It was sleep time. Woke up early the next morning for a yummy buffet breakfast, disembarked, went through customs, and hopped the Skytrain back home!
This was so incredibly unexpected, and I couldn't be more grateful. This is a memory that I will never forget. I am so touched that my favorite ladies for this together for me, and I think we all grew a lot closer, too! This was just simply wonderful. <3
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