I'd decided to catch a cruise ship over to Stockholm as the train didn't go all the way around & it was a bit of a change from flying. It turned out to be really cost effective too. The travel, including a bed in a 4-berth cabin was only 41 euros - great price!
Having never been on a cruise ship before, it was all a bit of a novelty for me. I met a nice couple, Marie & Michael, just before boarding who suggested I ask for a free sea-sick tablet if I was worried about getting sick. I was worried & I did get one. And the info woman said I was sensible cause the sea was forecast to be very rough overnight.
I chose to go for the all-you-can-eat buffet meal for 35 euros, & I'm glad I did. As much salmon, caviar, prawns, meat, salads, desserts & everything besides that you can get your teeth into. I was absolutely stuffed afterwards.
An then it started...the ship started to sway just a bit. I went & watched a movie at 8pm - Angels & Demons - & by the time it ended, it was getting quite rough at sea. There was a cargo ship about 800m away & you could see the waves breaking right over the top of it. I found out that all smaller ships were prevented from leaving port because of the weather conditions.
I got back to my cabin at about 11pm & two of the three women staying in the cabin were throwing up - one in the bin & one in the loo. It got so rough during the night, being at the bow of the ship, that I'd be bouncing around the bed. So, let's just say I didn't get much sleep that night. But it was an adventure. And now I know I definitely don't have sea legs!
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