The adventure started in the Americas, with passengers visiting iconic sites like Christ the Redeemer and Machu Picchu. Onboard the Serenade of the Seas, the passengers formed a unique community as they shared the experience with thousands of strangers. Among the voyagers were avid cruise enthusiasts, like Adita Larson and her husband, who spent about $120,000 to join the trip after her husband's retirement. The voyage faced challenges, such as stormy weather and a route change due to Middle East conflicts. Nonetheless, the cruise safely covered 75,000 miles without any major incidents. Some passengers even turned their cabin into a dorm room and maintained their studies with the help of the onboard staff. The final leg ended in New York, where many participants felt emotional as they reflected on their incredible journey.
Vocabulary:
• Journey (noun): A long trip or travel from one place to another.
• To kick off (verb): To start something.
• Ultimately (adverb): In the end or finally.
• To be having withdrawals (phrase): Feeling sad or uncomfortable because you miss something.
• To plunk down (verb): To pay or spend money.
• Roughly (adverb): About or around, not exactly.
• To craft (verb): To make something with skill.
• Rough waters (phrase): Stormy or difficult conditions at sea.
• To hang out (verb): To spend time relaxing with others.
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