Hi Everyone!
Today marks my fourth day at sea and my third day of classes. I've adjusted fairly well and I have a routine now! I usually get up pretty early and grab some breakfast. This morning, I sat down with a Lifelong Learner. Lifelong Learners are adults, usually retired, that go on the voyage. Many of them take classes and sign up for the field programs. From what I've seen, they all have really interesting backgrounds. I shared my breakfast with a lady named Patricia this morning. She used to work for the government, and she told us fascinating stories about all of her travels. When she was a teenager, she attended a boarding school in Northern Italy, so she grew up abroad. She also told us that now she travels about 45% of the year, and when she gets back in the spring, she's planning on selling her house to move abroad for a few more months.
Patricia previously went on the spring 2009 SAS voyage, so she's a pro at this. We were asking her about the field programs and whether they were worth it. She said that the worst part of a trip is planning the logistics, and with SAS it's all taken care of. Also, she said that the programs were deeper than the touristy excursions that many cruise lines offer. That definitely helped me get excited for my programs that I've signed up for. I was worried that I'd miss out on a lot of independent travel that people were doing, but after talking to Patricia, I'm definitely more excited.
Today marks my fourth day at sea and my third day of classes. I've adjusted fairly well and I have a routine now! I usually get up pretty early and grab some breakfast. This morning, I sat down with a Lifelong Learner. Lifelong Learners are adults, usually retired, that go on the voyage. Many of them take classes and sign up for the field programs. From what I've seen, they all have really interesting backgrounds. I shared my breakfast with a lady named Patricia this morning. She used to work for the government, and she told us fascinating stories about all of her travels. When she was a teenager, she attended a boarding school in Northern Italy, so she grew up abroad. She also told us that now she travels about 45% of the year, and when she gets back in the spring, she's planning on selling her house to move abroad for a few more months.
Patricia previously went on the spring 2009 SAS voyage, so she's a pro at this. We were asking her about the field programs and whether they were worth it. She said that the worst part of a trip is planning the logistics, and with SAS it's all taken care of. Also, she said that the programs were deeper than the touristy excursions that many cruise lines offer. That definitely helped me get excited for my programs that I've signed up for. I was worried that I'd miss out on a lot of independent travel that people were doing, but after talking to Patricia, I'm definitely more excited.
It sounds as if you have found a jewel who's certainly lived in some interesting places. Your classroom (& you!) will be enriched by this trip through the people & places you encounter.
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