Some Down Time on A Cruise With a Visit to San Diego

Everyone needs some time away from the grind of daily living – right? What better way to take the break than go cruising.

Why cruising? According to my wife it’s because everything is done for you – all you have to do is show up. For me it’s the opportunity to spend time on the water – give me a few (or more) days at sea and I am a happy sailor.

This past July, Liz plotted with her brothers from Toronto and Calgary to plan a late September repositioning cruise from Vancouver to San Diego. Toronto came ahead and stayed with us for a few days, we met Calgary at the airport and together took the Sky Train to the harbour on cruise day. So easy. So convenient.

We weren’t looking forward to the hassle of Canada Place, but were really surprised at how organized and easy it was. Compared to previous experiences, it was a cake walk.

Distance is the killer in Canada when the family is scattered across the country. Phone calls and emails are not quite the same as just being together. All six of us in one place for the first time in more than a few years with lots to catchup on, and catch up we did.

Liz and I spent a few extra days at the end of the cruse in San Diego being tourists. Hop on / hop off, Balboa Park, Old Towne, Little Italy, the USS Midway, and more. Absolutely, no end of things to do.

Sadly, the grind was still here when we got back. In the end I am grateful to Liz for plotting with her brothers.