I am on a Cruise Ship off the East Coast right now.

[Heather MC]

We started planning this excursion back in March. We made final payments in August. It is my sons and my first cruise ever. My Husband's second. The day of the Cruise we were given the option to leave because Sandy was coming.

I had obligations on the cruise. I am a Zumba instructor. And I agreed to teach zumba on the Cruise as part of a fundraiser for Breast Cancer research.

We had a family meeting and we all agreed we wanted to stay.

The Ship was no longer going to Bermuda. we were going to sail out into the wild blue yonder, and then come back home one thursday.

The captain decided with permission from the coast guard to turn around after a day of sailing and drop anchor in the chesapeake bay. I am happy to report we are safe and the ship is steady, no rocking at all.

I am so thankful for this Captain and the Crew of this ship for keeping everyone safe.
I pray for the safety of everyone in Sandy's path.

[kstewart33]

1. Great to hear things are going well.

Hope you're having a fun time given the adjustments due to the storm.

[zonkers]

2. You are by far the bravest and only zumba instructor I have ever encountered.

Glad you dodged a bullet. As the news drips in from the East Coast, it sounds like death toll and injuries it could have been much worse. Hope this doesn't change.

[Heather MC]

3. aww

We figured we are safer here than in our leaky condo.

[a la izquierda]

4. Good to hear...

I've never taken a cruise, but I would've been a nervous wreck! Happy to hear you're okay!

[Heather MC]

6. surprisingly it has been very calm once we dropped anchor

Teaching a zumba a class on the first day was a bit of a challenge. The water level has risen 9 ft. And it's raging outside, but it's very calm on the ship

[midnight]

5. Glad to hear things are peaceful on this ship...

[MoonRiver]

7. So glad to hear you are all safe!

And cudos to you for supporting breast cancer research! I'm a survivor and am so grateful for efforts like yours to cure this disease.

[Indpndnt]

8. Glad to hear you're okay and have a very sensible captain!