Port of Long Beach

I didn't sleep well last night. It was a combination of a hot room, noisy people in the hall at 1am, and I was so excited for the cruise!

I ended up getting out of bed at 7:30am. I enjoyed my coffee, journaled, and took a bath. Then I rearranged my bags so that I had all the things I needed for embarkation. Boarding documents, lanyard, metal straw. Check, check, and check!

My Lyft driver was 4 we chatted the whole time. We arrived in a little more than a half an hour. I was early for my noon check-in, so sat on a bench and did my Duolingo. At noon, I walked to get a view of the ship, then made my way to the line
Which is where I am now!
The line is long and I've been in line for 15 minutes. But it's time!Read more