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Getting Back in the Saddle<br />
By: Stu Cooper / Happy Adventures<br />
So my new<br />
normal<br />
after my four<br />
month post open heart surgery has<br />
changed. Thankfully my only major<br />
lingering effect is regaining my full sense of stamina.<br />
Slowly but surely I am getting back to 100 percent. I’ve started cardio<br />
rehab and go to the rehab center three times a week for the next three<br />
months. This rehab routine of tread mills, ellipticals, stationary bikes<br />
and the like is just wonderful.<br />
However, it still is a process and I do get tired towards the end of the<br />
day and sleeping is a minor issue as I still have some discomfort in my<br />
ribs and chest where the surgery occurred. My music and headphones<br />
is a big help in calming things down in the evening.<br />
Now that you know more than you ever need to know about my<br />
recovery, I will tell you why I’m telling you this. I have had a lot of time<br />
to think and to plan the next phase in our <strong>Vegas</strong> Voyagers upcoming<br />
trips.<br />
We, of course, will continue to provide our “Bus to the Boat” schedule.<br />
Our next trips being December 4-<strong>19</strong> on the Star Princess to Hawaii, and<br />
January 25-February 1, 2020 on the brand new Carnival Panorama to<br />
the Mexican Riviera with Bruce Ewing and Philip Fortenberry. We still<br />
have space on both of these fantastic cruises.<br />
Starting next month, we are hoping to announce some new ideas<br />
about cruising. Don’t get me wrong - I love the big mega ships of<br />
Princess and Carnival Cruise Lines, but as I get older, the hustle and<br />
bustle of these ships can be overwhelming.<br />
With this in mind, it’s time to feature smaller “destination-oriented<br />
vessels.” How about ships that hold no more than 350 passengers?<br />
Interested in Mississippi River cruising? And how about small yacht<br />
or sailing vessels cruise options - all over the world? Be sure to look<br />
in the December issue as we kick off these new and exciting vacation<br />
opportunities.<br />
As always feel free to contact us at 800/698-<strong>11</strong>01 with any questions<br />
you might have. Happy Adventures to all.<br />
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November 20<strong>19</strong>