Let’s continue, shall we?

St. John, New Brunswick (Bay of Fundy)

Time whizzed by when I was on that cruise. I began to forget what regular life was like back in the old suburbs by day 4, which was when we visited St. John, New Brunswick. St. John is one of the towns that is part of the Bay of Fundy (cool name!). The bay is one of the 7 wonders of North America. It holds the title for the world’s highest tides, which reach of up 52 feet at high tide.

We visited Reversing Falls, which got its name because the water flow changes direction depending on the tide. Then, we drove an hour out to see one of St. Martin’s sea caves. Good thing we got there at low tide, or else we wouldn’t have been able to explore the cave.

Halifax, Nova Scotia (Peggy’s Cove)

Sadly, Day 5 was our last excursion. We sailed to Halifax, Nova Scotia to visit Peggy’s Cove. It is a small fishing village that has essentially turned into a touristy spot for fantastic scenery. In my opinion this was the best excursion because it combined many elements of the previous excursion into one: a picturesque lighthouse, fluffy, flat rocks, clear waters, and small brightly colored shacks. Not to mention that the area was really small, so there was no way of getting lost.

Final Day

The final full day on the cruise was one that will definitely be hard to forget. In the morning, we toured the ship’s kitchens to see what really goes on behind the scenes in terms of food prep. For someone who has never been inside a professional kitchen, it was absolutely insane! The amount of effort that goes into feeding the ship’s 5,000+ passengers (including crew) is astronomical. I saw chefs tossing hundreds of salads and bakers mixing a huge barrel of dough. The organization they have there is like clockwork. I cannot even imagine what they rest of the cruise ship’s organization is like. The staff sure do a great job keeping the guests happy (and well-fed).

At night, my brother, cousins, Jack, and I crashed an 80’s dance party, explored the entire length of the ship, and went to the bow of the ship to experience what Jack and Rose did in the Titanic. Mind you, it was pitch black and the wind was blowing at probably 30 miles an hour, so I am quite surprised we were not blown off the ship. It was a cool experience nevertheless.

Cruises are a one of a kind experience. They are like a double-vacation. On one half of the vacation, you get to relax and indulge in the boundless activities and food the ship has to offer. When you wake up, it is as if you’ve been teleported to another beautiful sightseeing stop. There’s nothing quite like it!

–Katie

(Photos 1, 4, and 8 belong to my dad.)