2 months later, we’re finally getting around to posting some pictures from our trip last December, after dropping a few here and there.
SeaDream was absolutely the best experience traveling I’ve ever had—incredible people (hi, Xander & friends!), the food was out of control, and every detail was perfection. We’d do it again in a heartbeat. Pure bliss.
Quickly, I’d like to mention something about this phenomenal boat. There were times I felt as if it were our very own. You can’t put a price on that.
My family has never done a ‘cruise’ before and this certainly didn’t fall under that category. At any given moment, you could find an entire section of the boat and have it all to yourself. That is, save the friendly, good-humored, attentive staff who know you by name and are always there with a smile or a cold beverage. I’m smiling just thinking about all the amazing people I met.
My favorite of all was a handsome South African with a smile and the wit to match, who would surprise me by popping up behind me and singing, “Mrs. Burden…” to the tune of “Like a Virgin.” I knew at that moment they’d have to pry me off the boat with a spatula come departure day.
[Breakfast. When we got home I lamented, “But who will bring me my truffle omelette? Nicholas?”]
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