Remember, Jackie Kennedy got her start on the road to fame and fortune as an inquiring photographer on the streets of D.C.
Who knows what fame and fortune lurks for you after our cruise is over.
Thanks for volunteering......hugs ((((( )))))
Bahama Mama
(Take notes for your "to-do" list on what here may be helpful to you)
There are two things to note: One, don't overpack. Two, we will be in the very, very warm tropics.
LADIES, you'll live in shorts and tops every day, all day, till you dress for dinner. So bring some neutral shorts (I bring two or three white shorts only) plus a good variety of cool weight colorful tops. I bring one pair of dress white slacks and one pair of white ducks. A dressy top or two to wear with the dress slacks for the non-formal nights ("smart casual").
You may want to pack a lightweight summer pants suit or two for the non-formal nights. Formal nights, check post # 100, Thread One.
GUYS, you'll live in shorts and tops every day, all day, till you dress for dinner. Same deal as for the gals, couple neutral shorts, white ducks, nice jeans, golf shirts, discreet tank tops, tees. Even that bright Hawaiian shirt your brother-in-law gave you years ago will not be out of place.
A pair or two of summer slacks with nice open-neck sport shirts for the non-formal nights. For the two formal nights, a summer sport coat with short sleeve lightweight shirt and Rush Limbaugh tie. For the second formal night, same jacket and slacks, just change the shirt and tie. Or wear a business suit for formal night, or a tux you bring with you or one you'll rent on board.
Plot each evening out clothes-wise NOW......and bring the minimum. Same goes for our freeperettes.
SHOES, MEN......comfortable walking shoes, sneakers, sandals, thongs. Casual but dressy shoes for formal nights.
SUMMER HATS, MEN........straw, panama (panamas don't crush in suitcases), Indiana Jones hats (swoon), etc. It's an absolute MUST that you have one wide brimmed hat to protect your face from the tropical sun while walking, shopping and on the beach
Bring a tight-fitting FR baseball-type hat, vital for wearing on deck when you walk or do laps.....the wind is almost always blowing hard on deck while at sea.
Guys and gals, order your FR hat from our own Seeking the Truth's freepstuff on this forum's home page. I already have my white FR hat with a little U.S. flag on it and "Free Republic".......and I'll wear it with relish (hold the chilis).
(to be continued.....)
Bahama Mama