Let me be clear: Both middle age and cruises were once topics I rarely thought of—and when I did it was with utter disdain. Not for any logical reasons, of course, as I had absolutely no experience of either. The former, although inexorable, I decided I’d get around to when I was less busy. And the latter was just too old-fashioned: Seven days stuck onboard with white-haired wrinklies? Fuddy-duddy dress codes, like formal attire for dinners or costumes for themed parties and balls? And what would I do with all that time?
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