Surprises on our Alaskan Cruise

Here is a list of some surprises on our first cruise

1. How fast toilets flush - You couldn't get out of the bathroom before it was done flushing. It was like a cyclone.
   
2. How big the room was - We were expecting a room about as big as a king bed. We were pleasantly surprised
   
3. How often Kyler had a cheese sandwich almost every dinner (6 out of 7 nights)
   
4. How there was a retractable roof over the Lido deck pool.
5. How smooth the water was on the whole trip
6. How much smoke there was in Glacer Bay and Sitka.
7. How we didn't get a drop of rain on the whole trip
   
8. How easy it was to spend money on stuff - Somehow you just feel like spending money (or you don't care)
   
9. How long the staff assignments were - waiters/stewards worked 11 hours/day for 10-12 months/year
10. How much it costs to use your cell phone voice and data
11. How much soda costs - my dad said that all cruise ships charge for soda these days
    
12. How many infants and toddlers were on the trip - It is hard to imagine toting/watching/feeding/entertaining a small child on a cruise ship.
    
13. How well the kids club prepared the many activities for the kids and was free. - They did so many things... here is a short list (...)
    
14. How warm the pool was. It was so warm that there was absolutely no chill to the water.