On our honeymoon we went on our first cruise, to the Bahamas. I was concerned about getting sea sick so I did get the patch but I didn't want to use it unless I actually was sea sick. Right after the ship left port I found that I was already getting nauseated. So I read the directions and realized you have to apply it 4 hours before you leave. So, I put it on, took some dramamine and went to dinner. It was our first dinner at sea, our first dinner as a married couple, so of course we celebrated with a nice bottle of wine. Between the wine, Dramamine and the " patch", I crashed, big time! I felt so sick, I told Monte I'd have to hire a helicopter to get me off the ship. Luckily, when it all wore off I was much better and not even sea sick!
So, here we are about to board a cruise ship for Alaska. I've heard the seas are really rough heading north. So, I really don't want to get sick right off the bat, so I got an Rx for the patch. But this time I figured I'd skip the Dramamine but probably not the wine! I put the patch on the last night making a good plan so I'll be in the best shape possible to enjoy our vacation. I woke this morning, got out of bed and I was so dizzy I could hardly walk down the hallway! My mouth is so dry I'm drinking constantly. I hate this feeling. I'm thinking the patch makes you feel so bad it gives you land sickness so when you get on the sea you feel better. I'm trying to stick with it, but maybe I should have learned my lesson before.
We sailed under the magnificent golden gate bridge. What a site! The weather was a bit windy and cool, but not too bad. A beautiful start. The captain made an announcement that we were going to have strong north winds that will cause a lot of movement of the ship, and if anyone gets sea sick takes meds now. As we continued out into the open water you could feel the ship move more and more......so glad I have the patch! I would have been in bad shape without it. I hate the dry mouth and just having a weird feeling while taking it, but the alternative is much worse. I do look forward to calmer seas ahead.
We had a nice dinner tonight but Paige and Courtney were too late so they had to wait an hour and a half later for the next seating.
Sounds like the girls are having fun and they've had many interesting conversations with strangers, Iike the guy who does lighting for movies in Hollywood and another family from Scotland.
Monte was tired after dinner so he decided to rest while dad and I went to the show. We had no idea were the girls were, so we went ahead without them.
Dad and I saw the show, it was good, but I wasn't feeling really great or I would have enjoyed it more.
Off to bed, Monte is already sleeping. We need our rest for the big day tomorrow, you know, eating, sleeping, eating, whatever!
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