The above is the cruise we were planning to take in February. Looks like a good itinerary for a 7-day cruise, doesn't it? But we had a very good reason for cancelling this cruise. The cost of getting to Tampa, staying a couple of days before and after (to see relatives and friends), and what we might spend in shore excursions caused us to rethink our plans, and change where and when we'll be cruising.
Instead, we decided that the above 12-Day Norwegian Fjord cruise was a better value for us. Yes, we may spend a little more money on this trip. But we will see sights that will be closed off to most cruise ships in 2025.
Am I a bit apprehensive about this trip? Yes. It'll be the first time I've traveled outside of North America in my life (save for Hawaii, which I'll treat as North America, as well as islands in the Caribbean.). But it is something that places me a little bit out of my comfort zone, and will help me grow as a person.
With this being said, I am a little sad that I will not be able to take this cruise in my female presentation. However, it will give RQS some uninterrupted time with Mario - something I know she needs very much. And I'm glad to give it to her, as my need to present as Marian is not as strong as my desire for a healthy romance.
Luckily, my passport has another 4 years on it, which means that I won't be traveling outside the US during the first half of 2027. Therefore, I have a lot of traveling to do in the next 3 ½ years, and then I'll have to take a break until my passport is renewed. (This might be a good time to take another cruise on the Pride of America, as it never leaver Hawaii.)
Do you have any bucket list trips that are worth taking? Please let me know in a comment.
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