GrumpyGreyWizard

My boat was 56’ from end to end, and basically 6’ wide and high. Probably around 40’ living space but I was quit happy there on my own, well myself plus two dogs anyway. It taught me how unimportant “things” are, and years later I still have very few personal possessions.

You can get wider and longer boats, but my boat was the largest size that could travel along all the connected inland waterways in England and Wales.  I loved the life. It was bohemian and relatively carefree. Most of all, it was the sort of lifestyle which attracted faintly disapproving looks from “respectable folk”.

I live in a small house now, but I’m pleased to say I have avoided becoming respectable.

Thanks, I’m really looking forward to it.  I’ve always loved being on the water. I lived on a canal narrowboat for a few years, which was simply awesome, although not exactly the same thing!

I will be on Norwegian Epic on 20/11/21 (with a little luck). This will be my second cruise, but my first TA and my first solo.  I will be 49 when I embark.  I have wanted to do a transatlantic crossing for years, and my current budget doesn’t run to the Queen Mary 2. Perhaps one day.
 

I struggle to relax on vacation, and one of the things I am looking forward to is the opportunity to decompress, by virtue of having no alternative.   Not all of the ports appeal to me, so I am looking forward to some compulsory “me time” and staring wistfully out across the ocean.  Of course, it will be nice to pass the time with other people while I’m doing that!

Hello! Long time listener, first time caller.

This promo persuaded me to sign up for a  solo TA in November 2021, which will be my second-ever cruise. My first cruise was a Baltic ports cruise about 8 years ago. I found then that I perversely enjoyed being on ship more than being in port, because it enforces relaxation - I generally struggle to relax properly if there are Things To Do. Really looking forward to having nothing more to do than put my feet up and sip a g&t.

 I’ve only put £100 down, so what’s the worst that could happen?