Sailing Day

Hello, Just a month ago we were to be stopping in Troy, however the wind and current were so strong that we could not reach port. We just kept going toward Istanbul. There was a sense of disappointment, but also a sense that things would be fine because we were safe. Even though there was a strong wind we did not notice the ship rocking. It was surprisingly smooth. We had some time to do laundry which had been planned, but it would have been more of a push to get it done without that free time. As it was it was a trick to find some of the machines free to use, as many others were taking advantage of this time off. There are four washers and dryers on the floor we were on. The use of these was included in our total fees used or not. There was also soap provided which is so nice. People who had used the machines in the past told us what to do. That is so helpful even though they did have quiet good instructions on site. We three couples who were traveling together combined our clothes and it made for fewer machines used for the three of us. The laundry room also seemed to be one of the big meeting and greeting places. As in much of life it is the places where we do mundane chores that we connect with others. Many of the people on this trip were from the USA, but all over the country. We visited, laughed, and played games. Or some of spent some time on our own. Paula