San Francisco, Friday January 14: around 4:30 pm we pull out from pier 35 and head west to begin our 145 day journey. For this golden photo opportunity, we stand at the ship's bow as we sail under the Golden Gate Bridge. Blasted by bitter cold headwinds, a tear rolls down my cheek. I'm not sure if it's from the elements or the wave of nostalgia I feel as I reflect on from my years growing up and working in San Francisco.
Within minutes the city and its Golden Gate are hidden by thick fog as we pull away from land, headed straight to Hawaii. The next four days are at sea. Time to relax, socialize, eat. We meet several couples who are on their second world cruise with the Regent line - a very good sign. They say that the last trip was too short, that they didn't want to it to end. We meet Ruth, who like us, wanted to go on a world cruise before she was too old. She has lived in Switzerland, Austria, Egypt, Libya and traveled extensively. Unlike us however, Ruth is 89 (though you'd never guess it from meeting her). We have an elegant dinner before enjoying the live entertainment in the auditorium. Entertainers are Norm Crosby and Joel Grey. Very nice. I could get used to this.
Within minutes the city and its Golden Gate are hidden by thick fog as we pull away from land, headed straight to Hawaii. The next four days are at sea. Time to relax, socialize, eat. We meet several couples who are on their second world cruise with the Regent line - a very good sign. They say that the last trip was too short, that they didn't want to it to end. We meet Ruth, who like us, wanted to go on a world cruise before she was too old. She has lived in Switzerland, Austria, Egypt, Libya and traveled extensively. Unlike us however, Ruth is 89 (though you'd never guess it from meeting her). We have an elegant dinner before enjoying the live entertainment in the auditorium. Entertainers are Norm Crosby and Joel Grey. Very nice. I could get used to this.
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