Sometimes, it is easier to see what I am talking about if I give a glimpse of what it is like. As I am still sailing on the Good Ship Lollipop, AKA the Mereviglia, I am walking down the Galleria or the promenade. The main corridor in the ship. It contains all the important things while you are living aboard The shopping is sprinkled along this avenue of fun. Jewelers, Gala wear, purses, and even Gelato. The chocolatier is here, placed right beside one of the hot spots for dance parties.

Meraviglia's Promenade deck has an arch-shaped ceiling fitted with an LED screen and covers the entire walk of the 6th floor. Look to the sky! The first time I was wowed by this, it was in 2020, right before Covid. The ship had been ported in Italy and was moving to the US, so it was brand new, all over again. I loved the ever-changing ceiling, and these creations were definitely inspired by different things.

It's Wednesday! Okay! To be fair, it is still Wednesday where I am! We are walking! As always, I want to thank @Tattoodjay for hosting the #WednesdayWalk challenge! It is a challenge that allows you to share what you see as you walk through your day. Show me where you walked today, I want to see what you got to see and hear what you have to say. If you want to do the challenge, drop him a link on his #WednesdayWalk post here, so he can try to visit yours! Whatever your day looks like, it is worth a walk-through. You can't always have sunshine and rainbows, but, you can always have a #WednesdayWalk!

Let's take the stairs right up from the cafe, Jean-Philippe. I am sure I will never forget that name, nor his chocolate! Anyway, this is the most popular place, Kaito Teppanyaki restaurant, on deck 7, there are tables set along the balcony overlooking the Gallery. Look to the sky! You are even closer to the ceiling.

Tell the truth! Aren't these stairs stunningly beautiful?? I think so. One of the reasons I go up and down all day long. Just so I can fawn over these Swarovski crystal stairs. Each of those staircases glitters with thousands of crystals, individually set. How do you say wow?

Sushi!! First I took a class on how to make sushi, which is the second time I have done it. I have practiced with/on my family. They are great guinea pigs and can be counted on to go easy on the chef. We had sushi there several times in the last two weeks. I realize that I am coming along, but, I am a far cry from theirs. Soon! In the meantime, I will keep practicing with my family. Shhhhhh! It will be our little secret, yes?

We walked back downstairs so that we get all our steps in. Don't worry, we are walking! It's Wednesday! Raise your hand if you know where we are! If your read yesterday's post, you know we are at the Chocolatier! Jean-Philippe! A broader view of the cafe. We will stop for a short espresso and finish our walk. Are you in? Let's go!

Back upstairs again, to deck 7, we are at the Irish Pub. They make the best fish and chips there, but, it is still quiet there. Many are sleeping off the morning at the pool. The ship is quiet while they are relaxing by the pool. It is a beautiful day to do it.

Back downstairs again, hey! We are doing our steps today. Stopping for their red hot sale on purses, I see this sculpture of a hand holding a child. ❤️ The artwork, sculptures, and dancing in the streets really elevate the experience.

Heading to the dining room for a nice piece of cheesecake and coffee, I think it is time to end our walk. Perhaps you will come again next week? There is so much more to the ship than this.

Flowers. Always. To color my world. #alwaysaflower. As always, keep on singing that song!! And just like that, this post is done. Thank you for stopping by and saying hello, leaving your words behind... and just so you know, although much sun and shine were used up today, I can guarantee that there is still a little left in my heart. Have a fabulous day! And keep on Hiving! That never gets old! 💖

All I have are my words, armed in my mind, written in pen, stand by stand. Oh, yes. Still by hand. It has a different feel. Altered not by keys, backspace, and delete, I write, erase, tear it to pieces, and start all over again. And again.

It’s my way. I walk out to the deep end of the page and dive right in.

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Thank you for visiting my post 💖 Don't ever forget what a wonderful world we live in, people. Some days, it is not as easy to see, just how wonderful it really is. Me, I try to do my part. Kindness counts. Wherever you go, whatever you do.

The Road Not Taken

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Robert Frost

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