‘Classical music played by string quartet at sea best of cruise’

Mary Wakefield Buxton

When we weren’t in port exploring the islands there were many shipside activities to enjoy besides lolling at the pool. I attended watercolor classes and Chip signed up for computer and iPhone lessons.

We also spent time every day in the fitness center trying our best to burn calories. (In spite of workouts each day we both gained five pounds in the two-week cruise.)

I enjoyed the watercolor classes. I learned watercolors are long lasting as proved by primitive art discovered in the caves of France done by watercolors that have lasted many thousands of years. “Vista” provided the supplies including a 36-color palette with which to mess around with on paper. My results may have been rather sad but it was a lot of fun!

Mary Wakefield Buxton
Mary Wakefield Buxtonhttps://www.ssentinel.com/category/one-womans-opinion/
“One Woman’s Opinion” served as a special feature of the Southside Sentinel for four decades, written by the late Urbanna resident Mary Wakefield Buxton. Traditionally a humorist, Mary has written a column on all subjects and sometimes in very serious vein. Along with writing a column for the Sentinel, she is also author of 15 books about life and love in Tidewater, Virginia.