Dreams

 the first time in years I dreamed about being unprepared for a class I was teaching.  Just before I woke up I was telling students about a paper assignment I would get to them next class and how they would need a thesis statement. 

I've met some interesting people on the ship and have been able both to small talk and serious talk.  Yesterday we visited the windmills at Kinderdijk and were led by a volunteer who was once a special ed teacher.  He was funny and knowledgeable. There are probably many similarities between his former charges and us tourists. 

Today we have a walking tour in Cologne and tonight I'm going on an extra-pay excursion about Cologne beer kulture. 

My dairy allergy is being well taken care of, with the Maitre D checking in with me each morning about what I can eat at lunch and dinner.  Last night the chef made me a special dessert - a little  round chocolate cake.  Of course I can't eat any of the wonderful pastries.  Sigh.

No masks, no daily nose swabs.