Turning Over a New Leaf.

At Sea

Today was an “At Sea” day. We decided to do something healthy. We attended a seminar entitled “Detox for Health and Weight Loss.” The presenter who also serves as the director of the health spa explained how we all need to watch what we eat, how we should exercise and vividly described the many attacks to our health that surround us. The closer was getting an analysis of our body systems all for $99 for one….but as a couple the cost was $150. Pat was hesitant but Tim (being a salesman) was sold. When we sat down with him to discuss

our results, the next step was an eating and exercise plan. Of course, this cost extra. We passed. Kind of funny that this was being offered on a cruise where food is the main event!

One of the catches to some of the activity offerings could lead to selling you something. For example, they could offer something like, “Free Foot Print Analysis” to learn how your body alignment can affect your back, hip, knee and foot pain. They were selling custom shoe inserts. Same could be with the offer to refresh your looks. They would sell facial products and services. There’s a lot of art and jewelry sales. You get the picture. As the trip progressed, we were able to discern the hidden sales pitch. There are however, many other offerings that don’t involve this.

Frankly, we were both exhausted after our Jamaican experience. So, most of our day was relaxing by the pool at our favorite look out at the stern watching the ship’s wake.

Lunch and dinner then back to our room to rest up for our arrival in Cartagena, Columbia.