Pipe Dream

Hello, Yesterday we got a flyer for 2026 Grand Voyages from one of the cruise companies. It seemed like a fine deal. A grand world voyage that would take 133 days covering south America and parts of Asia as well as Australia. It only costs $56,759 for the most expensive suites. What a deal! Especially since we have not been to many of these places. Oh, but wait that is only for one person so it would be double the price. It starts and leaves from Florida. It is on a small ship that has just 1432 guests. It seems like a nice idea. It seems like a nice idea, see the world and ignore the news. Should be relaxing. Could we handle being at sea for so long? We have never taken a trip longer than 19 days. However, we have left home for four years in a stretch to create a home in another country. In the end we decided there were other uses for our money, but it is tempting to think of such a voyage. It would be nice to unpack once and laundry was even included as were several other amenities. Such as no food prep, no cleanup, no dusting, and no vacuuming. We feel in these days and times we must increase our giving to most vulnerable people in our country, especially refugees. Life is not such a luxury for them. Paula