Though I've mentioned it all before, I find it worth restating. Cruise ships are most commonly known for the copious amounts of food available night and day. Don't assume it's an utter sloth's paradise. Physical activities abound, so much so it's easy to maintain or even loose weight while indulging in hedonistic consumption. I have done just that on eight separate occasions. Among the many options on board: one can walk, run, do yoga, take part in a spinning class or play games like basketball, ping pong or the cruise ship favorite, shuffle board. Surprisingly, this is not an exhaustive list. Of course different ships will tout differing options.
Shannan and I have enjoyed most all of the options aboard the various vessels we have sailed. I wrote the first piece of this journey about change. Times have changed indeed. I didn't run a mile on the boat and only little more than one in Juneau, AK. Just a year ago, the idea of using the gym treadmill seemed odious to me. I only ran on deck and couldn't rest until I ran in each port of call.
Unfortunately, on the boat impolite and discourteous walkers frequently clutter the VERY narrow jogging track for the view, rather than using the wide walking deck. The jogging lane has signs on the track and on the rails denoting "Joggers Only." Rather than complaining bitterly about the people who disregard signage and good manners, this time I decided to avoid frustration while on vacation. I didn't use the track at all. I must admit I appreciated not having the daily hassle.
Then there's the running in the port issue. Its always a problem of sorts. Shannan has to wait alone in strange places while I find somewhere to change, run and clean up afterward. Having run in the amazing state of Alaska before I chose to skip the traditional 1 miler at each stop. Another big hassle avoided. Writing about all these changes makes me realize I'm getting old.
Embrace change. Exercise.
Tom
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