I feel you! I've been on three cruises (never for 10 days,( I'm not a glutton for punishment :)). Cruises are way too peopley, in too confined of a space.(I guess for extroverts that's okay) Even with all the entertainment and food I was miserable on the last one. At the time the ship was the largest one sailing; a floating apartment building. Cruise ships are similar to Malls, once you've taken the stroll around it, the thrill is gone. Time to go home. I hope you've had time to recover. Well written! I enjoyed the walk down memory lane.