And just like that, poof…it’s done.
As of last night you would never know that there had been an ounce of Christmas on this ship. Not a twig, not a wreath in sight, and the giant gingerbread village in the atrium is gone as if it never existed – leaving only the faintest trace of lingering scent in the air.
It comes so fast, hits so hard, and then is gone so suddenly.
Leaving a fair few of us feeling as though we’ve been run over by a certain sleigh pulled by 8 heavy-footed reindeer.
But it did all come out well in the end! And the guests were very happy, and went home with smiles on their faces. At least those that I was able to speak to.
And for me now? The holiday is over; literally. During the holiday cruises I was allowed to pull my class schedule back to about half level, because the numbers over those two cruises are very very low (seriously, the max number of people I got in a sea day class this past cruise? Was 13). As of today? That schedule goes back up to my normal number of sessions, so my little unexpected mini-vacation is finished. But it was nice while it lasted!
It’s a little surreal really, watching the ship bustle around, making sure that not a single little piece of tinsel is showing anywhere (although my cabin still has Christmas decorations up…ha!)
Not to mention it’s a crazy busy day. About half the entertainment department debarked this morning, so we get a new cast, new musicians, even new managers. Craziness.
So, ready or not…here we go again…