Time to say good-bye again. Today is our last full day aboard ship as we sail in to New York Harbor tomorrow, before dawn. We have really enjoyed this part of our trip and are not so eager to have it be over. We have, in particular enjoyed the warmth of the crew on board who have taken a special interest in our family. We have had an assigned table where we have eaten our dinners every evening. It is tucked back in a corner, close to the kitchen where 3 boisterous children should be seated, but it is also right next to a window and we are under the care of Romulo, waiter extraordinaire. He has welcomed us to the table each evening as if we were long lost relatives he hasn't seen in years. The kids have really warmed to him and sulk when at breakfast we sit at another table and our served by someone else. He is the one who conjured up lemon sorbet for the kids every night for dessert. Last night he treated the kids to origami frogs and magic tricks. Tonight it is origami birds and special hair clips for Katie.
None of the other waiters are doing these for their charges, even the younger ones. As we finish our last dessert and say our good-byes the kids all hug Romulo and I notice he has tears in his eyes as well. No shows, or movies tonight for the kids as tomorrow come all too quickly.
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