Position check. Wake up and already leaving Victoria behind. We won't be doing a lot today since Tammy has tested positive for COVID. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

This would be a day of quiet reflection while my wife stayed in bed. I spent a lot of time on the balcony. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

The view of our balcony and the ocean from inside the cabin. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

The ship is heading south, so those of us on the port side are looking towards land. Very beautiful day. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Room service brings breakfast. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Art I saw somewhere on the ship. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Due to COVID, we have been kicked off the tour bus for the ride back to our car. While my wife rests, I spend time on balcony with the fun task of trying to make phone calls and get a rental car. I start with Enterprise-Rent-A-Car where we have been long time members. They refuse to offer a one-way rental. I then explore Uber and Lyft as options, but it seems there's no guarantee a driver will choose to take the job. Depression sets in.

I'm still on the balcony working the phone and trying to find a way home. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Uber is frustrating me. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Finally my research turns up an app called Wingz. "Wingz is a rideshare app with a twist: instead of random drivers, it focuses on pre-scheduled, personalized rides. You can book airport trips or around-town rides in advance, and even rebook with the same favorite driver if you click. It feels more like having a dependable friend pick you up than hailing a stranger—reliable, less rushed, and with the comfort of knowing who’s behind the wheel before they arrive. Perfect for travelers who like a little more certainty baked into their plans." I get the app installed, book a ride, and finally breath a sigh of relief! What an ordeal! Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Time to get back to looking at the water. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Position check. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

I get an alert on my phone. It's a weather alert for our hometown on the Oregon coast. Tsunami warning! It seems there has been a big earthquake in Alaska! The good times keep coming. 🤣 Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

More details about the tsunami warning. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

Dinner is room service. I finally try the ship's famous hot dog. Surprisingly, it's almost average. Not bad. Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.

We received a lot of calls from medical during the quarantine. At 9:00 PM they called and asked about my wife's condition. She said she still wasn't feeling good. They asked her if should would remain in the cabin until morning. She agreed. We didn't have too much going on.

Position check. Why am I still awake? We're parallel to our home. I daydream about jumping ship as I think about going all the way back to San Francisco and driving back to Oregon when we're already here. So close! Copyright © 2025 Tim under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 International License.