So every year, Santa packs up his tight-fitting sleigh, filling each crevice with multiple items he needs, starts up his power, and takes off for a long trip around the world. During his trip, he stops at many places and gives gifts to people of all walks of life. When done, he returns to the North Pole and starts planning his next trip. Let’s face it. Santa is a cruiser.
Think about your last voyage, whether for a weekend, a week, or a year. You had to take everything you accumulated to make the trip successful and jam it into a conservatively small space. It takes seasons of planning and experience to do this precisely. You tend to have different provisions for each stop you make along the way. A small skip to a local favorite? Just pack a bag and some snacks. An extended trip? Well, now you are talking about a wide array of things. You will definitely be making a list and checking it twice to find out if it is needed or not.
You celebrate joy with friends you have known and meet strangers who become friends. There is magic in the journey—the exploration, the unknown. Sleigh bells are replaced by bell buoys. Rudolf’s nose is a running light, and the stars? Well, they are the same in both situations—giving guidance and light.
So while the weather is getting cooler and the boats are put to bed for their winter slumber, start planning your cruise and look forward to all the joys it will bring.
Happy Holidays
