intertwingly

Just got back from a 9 day cruise, with no email, internet, or cell phone.  Recommendations for future preparations:

• Pack a watch.  I’ve stopped wearing one as I’m typically near my house, my car, or my cell phone, each of which will readily provide me the time.  On the cruise, I wasn’t near any of these three.
• Purchase inexpensive water shoes.  The shore and water were gorgeous, but once you got to the waterline, sand was replaced by rocks.  My sister-in-law tipped me off on this one, and this recommendation is worth passing along.
• Bring a waterproof card case with lanyard.  You will need to carry your pass key and driver’s license with you whenever you get off.
• Check out a towel the night before any excursion.  The cruise line will loan you towels, it simply is best to avoid the morning when there may be a run on them.

Expensive lanyards and watches are available; oddly water shoes and card cases were hard to find.