I’m Going on a Cruise!

Last Friday I booked myself, going by myself again this time, on a 12-night Mediterranean Collection cruise on Pacific Princess from Venice to Roma. Oh my gosh, I’m so excited! I used to live in Sicily when I was 18-20 and loved it! Ever since I left I have been wanting to return, not for a visit, but to live.

Here is my itinerary:

Possibly 12-nt Holy Land from Athens to Venice, then:

Day 0: 1 night pre-cruise in Venice
Day 1: Venice, Italy (boarding at 1PM)
Day 2: Venice, Italy (Departure 5PM)
Day 3: Split, Croatia (9-6)
Day 4: Kotor, Montenegro (7-4)
Day 5: Corfu, Greece (9-6)
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Valletta, Malta (8-5)
Day 8: Messina, Italy (8-6)
Day 9: Sorrento/Capri, Italy (7-5)
Day 10: At Sea
Day 11: Nice, France (7-6)
Day 12: Portofino, Italy (7-5)
Day 13: Civitavecchia, Italy (Arrive 5AM)
Day 14 – 18: Hanging with my friend Walter near Rome, on the beaches, in the restaraunts, etc.
Day 19 – 33: Hanging with my friends in Praiano, Sorrento, Positano, Naples, and Capri!

Nice, nice, nice itinerary!

I have begun researching Venice, and have booked myself for one night pre-cruise in the Hotel Concordia. The cost is an astounding 170 euros, but my flight will arrive early so I think it will be worth it. I considered staying at the Marriot Courtyard near the airport due to jetlag, but the cost was 167 euros and I would have to have transportation to get into Venice. No thanks!

This place just looks divine to me!

Now I search for the best transportation from airport to hotel, then from hotel to pier for the following morning. Once this step is complete, then I research what I want to do for 3 days!!

Royal Princess 26-nt Cruise: Day 1

Day One of my 26 day Odyssey began on April 6, 2011 at 3 AM, when my alarm clock shook the house waking me up. I had a 6 AM flight to Atlanta from Florida. Got to the airport and was nicely surprised when I didn’t have to pay for luggage, as I had 2 pieces of luggage.

I arrived in Atlanta with a short 30 minute layover. What I discovered was the arrival terminal was at the opposite end of the airport as the departure terminal to LAX. Got there just in the knick of time, and was hoping my luggage would make it. Arrived LAX and was dying for a Starbucks, but since I had to leave airport, go to the International Terminal, then check in and go through security again I ended up with no Starbucks.

Got on my flight on Air Tahiti NUI for a loooong 8 hour flight. We arrived in Tahiti late, due to a late departure in LAX, and since I was seated at the end of the plane I got to stand in the customs line for an hour and a half.

Princess has the best transfers I’ve seen! When I collected my luggage in customs and made my way outside, they asked my name, gave me luggage tags, took my luggage and put it into a van, and told me to go to the bus. Since I was the last one, as soon as I got on the bus, we left. About 15 – 20 minutes later we were at the pier. I checked in, showed my passport, credit card, and yellow fever shot record. Signed something, then was sent on my way down the pier to the ship. This was about 9 PM.

As I was coming to the gangway I noticed a handsome man at the top of the gangway. I started up, and he started down. We met in the middle. I remember I said Hi, and he smiled and said Hi too. I put down my laptop bag because he put his hand out to shake mine. His name is Salvatore and he is the staff captain. After my Azamara Journey cruise, this is funny to me! We chatted about where he’s from, where I’m from, how long it took to get here (24 hours later), etc. He asked me if my bag was heavy, and I said a little. He said he would take it for me. How sweet! He brought it up to security for me, and *poof* he’s gone.

I found my cabin, unplugged the tv, and went for dinner in the main restaraunt. I was sooo tired I couldn’t eat. I ordered a bowl of soup, then left. I went for a walk on the pier where I met Arturo Calise, the hotel director from Sicily I think. I went back to the ship and went for the show, at about 9:55, but it was just ending. It was Polynesian dancers. Wish I would have seen more of it.

Went back outside, and Carol had just arrived. I told her about meeting Salvatore, and how it reminded me of Aris on the Azamara Journey. I then blew it off, thinking I’d not see him anymore.

More tomorrow on the next day.

Royal Princess: South Pacific & Andes Explorer Cruise

I met someone on my previous cruise and I miss him like mad. I thought I was under control since Thursday, but today I’m losing it. Tears are flowing. Oh, how it hurts me…

I booked a cruise from 7/6 to 7/18 in order to see him sooner, but I know with the port intensive itinerary we won’t see much of each other. Except in the gym.

I can’t wait!!!

50 days and counting!

Peru & South Andes Cruise

I’m so excited to announce that in six short days I will be flying to Tahiti for my cruise! This is no ordinary cruise. No sir. This is 26-nights of cruising bliss in the South Pacific, starting in Papeete and ending in Ft Lauderdale. However, my journey will begin 18 hours before ever getting to Papeete, with a short hop to Atlanta, then a longer jump to Las Angeles, before my flight to Papeete.

I will talk at great length about the ship and ports on my other blog.

Here’s the itinerary:

 



New Venture

Finally I decided to do what I have been talking about doing for years and write that book about being a military wife. This book will be a half memoir, half experiences being active duty navy and then navy wife. My goal is to give insight into the sacrifices every member of the military family makes in support of our active duty family member and our country. We are very often the forgotten ones.

Introduction

My name is Kimberly Mozzetti and I am learning how to reinvent myself. I just spent the last 43 years of my life letting life live me, instead of living my life. I figure I have a lot more living to do, and am now engineering a do over. Prior to being a life-livor I was a life-livee, which makes me acutely aware of what not to do to feel successful. Join my journey of personal development, discipline, and balance to achieve success beyond our dreams.