10/12/2026
All aboard the Norwegian Dawn! 🚢✨
This sailing is already off to a memorable start, and not just for the reasons I planned! 😅 It's been wonderful reconnecting with old friends and meeting some fabulous new ones. Sunset sail-away on deck with this crew, and a late night by the rail with these ladies from Syracuse … this is what cruising is all about. 💙
Now for the not-so-glamorous part: I twisted my ankle on the charming (but very uneven!) cobblestone streets of Barcelona. 🙈 Being stubborn, I decided to "tough it out"… and logged over 13,000 steps on it. Probably not my smartest move! 😂
So I made a visit to the ship's medical center. The team was fantastic, and the good news is nothing appears to be broken! 🙌 It's bruised and swollen, so I'm taking it easy, icing, and keeping it elevated.
Travel advisor tip from someone who learned the hard way: European streets are beautiful, but they're no joke. Pack supportive shoes, watch your step, and if you do get hurt, don't walk 4 miles on it like I did! 😉 And it's always reassuring to know there's a medical team right onboard.
Bruised ankle, full heart, and an amazing itinerary ahead. Let the adventure continue! 🌊