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And just like that, poof\u2026it\u2019s done.<\/p>\nAnd just like that, poof\u2026it\u2019s done.<\/p>\n
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 \u2013 leaving only the faintest trace of lingering scent in the air.<\/p>\n
It comes so fast, hits so hard, and then is gone so suddenly.<\/p>\n
Leaving a fair few of us feeling as though we\u2019ve been run over by a certain sleigh pulled by 8 heavy-footed reindeer.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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!<\/p>\n
It\u2019s 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!)<\/p>\n
Not to mention it\u2019s a crazy busy day. About half the entertainment department debarked this morning, so we get a new cast, new musicians, even new managers. Craziness.<\/p>\n
So, ready or not\u2026here we go again\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
And just like that, poof\u2026it\u2019s 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 … Continue reading