Life on the ship has been extremely scheduled and structured these past couple days. We have been trained in safety for fires and lifeboats. We have had training on the “Regent Experience” and prevention of sexual harassment with the Human Resources Manager, also. Then at nights we have had midnight rehearsals until 3 or 4 in the morning. It has been crazy around here, but I love it. We have been given many rules and regulations that are hard to keep up with, but I am quickly catching on with where I can be at what times and what I need to be wearing.
Tonight is opening night for the cast and we will be performing our first show, “Champagne.” It is going to be exciting just to get that first show open and really get this whole experience under way. It’s the most challenging show for me vocally, but I am looking forward to it.
One thing that has been really fun is meeting all the crew on board the Voyager. We are only ten of around 400-450 crew on the ship. I have met stewardesses, fitness instructors, dining room managers and chefs. It’s so interesting to see so many people from all over the world and seeing how we all landed here on the Voyager. For instance… I have the great pleasure of having my room cleaned and given fresh towels every few days. The person who makes all this happen is Ronalyn, my stewardess from the Philippines. She is always working with a bright smile and is happy to be on the ship. I was blown away when I found out that Ronalyn, who looks about 18 years old, actually has a 3-year-old daughter at home who she is supporting by working on the ship. I am so thankful already for her work and our friendship.
Yesterday was really fun because the singers actually had enough time to get off the ship! When we first arrived we didn’t even get a good look at what this vessel looks like from the outside and we have been on here for the past 3 days non-stop. Thankfully we were able to get off in the port town of Wernemune, Germany. We had a fun few hours and I was reminded of the joy of apple streudel and tasted the local beer. Then we were wandering the cobblestone streets of the town when a Polish man living in Germany came up and decided to be our tour guide, showing us some of his favorite spots! He was funny… (and ended up being hard to get rid of in the end!). Anyway- the day was a great little break to these hectic weeks of installing the shows.
Porting in Poland and heading to Lithuania and Latvia!
Love,
Tripp
3 comments:
This is so cool!! I love hearing all about it! Cruises are my absolute fav!!! You are going to have so much fun and see so much! I'm excited to watch your journey around the world!!!!!!!!!!!!! Savor every moment - it will go by so fast!!
Hope
I saw the picture of the strudel. I want some. Cherry or blueberry. wish you could make that happen. I am loving your blog.
I'm glad your life has prepared you for late night rehearsals!!! If we were in the same time zone, I would tell you to call, because that is when I am waking up!
Laura
ps- I am really glad that you have the same stewardess the whole trip. I want to hear more about her and her life. :)
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