Days 21 & 22 - last sea days

Pretty uneventful couple of days to report. We mostly lounged around and read. The weather was nice so we were able to get up on the deck for some sun and swimming - almost like one of our tropical holidays! We also made it to the gym both days, and even had a body composition analysis done today by our friend Andrei, the spinning sadist. Andrew is pleased to tell you that he is practically perfect, according to the machine. I have almost 6 pounds of water to lose. The only thing surprising to me about that is that it isn't 10! Also positive to report is that we both carry about 10 pounds more muscle than the average person our gender/size.

We've just finished packing up so that we can have our luggage taken tonight. We'll pick it up just before customs tomorrow morning on our way out. We then take a shuttle bus from Fort Lauderdale to Miami, where we'll board a 1 pm flight home. All that is left to do tonight is our last dinner in the dining room, and to say goodbye and thank you to some of our favorite crew members - particularly Ramon (our cabin steward) and Kulthawat (our assistant waiter).

We've had a wonderful time and seen some amazing things on this trip. When we think back to our arrival in Venice, it seems like it was another trip completely, rather than just a few weeks ago! We're looking forward to seeing Harley - we've missed him very much, though he's been very well taken care of by Michelle, Ed, Mike & Stacy. I'm also always excited to get back to our very comfortable bed after so many nights. Andrew goes back to work on Monday, and I'm back on Tuesday. Then it will only be a few weeks until Thanksgiving and Christmas are here!

Our next trip is a 2-week land vacation in Belize in February. We've rented a house on one of the small cayes (Caye Caulker), and are looking forward to many hours on the amazing great barrier reef! See you then!