An Ounce of Home:
You’re embarking on a year long round the world adventure, and can take only one small object with you to remind you of home. What do you bring along for the trip? Ben Huberman
As this idea of being away for a year is quite inconceivable, there are a few ‘ifs’. If we had no monetary constraints, I think I’d take the most extravagant, relaxing way and be on a ship. This ship would travel the world and be big enough to have a well maintained library. It would also allow dogs, as Millie would have to be in attendance.
This way of life would mean having a cabin big enough for the three of us, with a balcony to sit and watch the sunsets. There would be space enough for my beloved to paint and me to write. We’ d have our routine of walking a lap of the perimeter of the ship daily, maybe twice daily, to maintain an exercise regime.
The one thing I’d take would be a computer, no, that would be supplied, I imagine on a quality cruise; so, I’d take a family photo with the ten adult children and six grandchildren. This would remind me to write to them weekly during the year.
Seeing new places and absorbing different cultures would be a pleasure. People watching would be a favourite past time, which would feed ideas for short stories. Food would be a temptation, but surely, ocean liners these days must provide healthy options.
Living aboard would allow us to enjoy the travel without having to wait about and lug suitcases through airports. The leisurely pace would suit us. Yes, I can imagine, money no problem, we’d have a most enjoyable year! Thanks Ben!

For those dog lovers amongst you!
Ha ha! I love the cartoon!!
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I thought you might like the cartoon Elaine! Not that our dog is chained!
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Or mine!
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It’s an ideal fantasy Barbara. Sounds perfect, and they would have a gym if you got too carried away with the food. The photo is a good thing to take, to remind you why you would have to go back home again. 😀
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Sometimes dreams are enough, making one appreciate home!
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You have managed to make a year on a boat sound relaxing and an attractive way to see the world. I’ve always wanted to go on an ocean cruise adventure – maybe to Alaska, but after all the cruise horror stories over the past few years, the idea has lost a bit of lustre.
Even though I am a cat lover, your cartoon at the end made me laugh out loud 😀
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My daughter worked on cruise ships for a few years and loved it! Am glad you didn’t take offence at the cartoon, a little farewell gesture to M-R!
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That’s why we don’t go away, Millie is more important than holidays.
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Dusty, Lily, Mindy and I appreciate your values. 🙂
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Life changes once one has pets! One can’t just leave them. Millie thinks she’s our real child and behaves accordingly, though a bit rambunctious at times…
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cute cartoon and cool that you’d bring Millie too – 🙂
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Now that is a very krool cartoon: you should be ashamed ! [grin]
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Just a little farewell gesture!! XD
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I’m pretty sure a year on a ship would give me cabin fever, however luxurious it might be.
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Yes, it would be too long for me too!
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That’s a great idea too! I like, You’ll even see all of the world indeed 🙂
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Yes Andy, it would be a great way to see the world, I’m sure!
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I don’t call his behaviour Christian, and he’s not on his own!!
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I’m with you on the refugee question there Barbara. Australia has such a fearful approach to refugees and Abbott is a Christian. Shame on him.
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My luxury would be my passport. Reading about the millions of refugees who have nothing – no home, no land, no future – I treasure the luxury of having a passport that allows me to travel freely with a home to go to at the end of the journey.
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Deb, you are right and far more sensible. We are so lucky, when you think of the millions in dire situations. If only our country was more welcoming, and at least processing their cases on our continent. That would make me feel better.
This post was pure fantasy, not something we’d contemplate!
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Hm that’s a grand idea, but won’t you get sea-legs from spending all that time on the boat…?! :p
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We love the sea, but I don’t think of this as a reality!
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I know what you mean, but then again, you never know what the heavens above might have in store for you and Chris.. Have a great day ahead Barbara 🙂
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Raroto, storms would produce some exciting times! Enjoy your writing!
Thanks for your good wishes!
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