I performed for 3 cruises for Disney in the Caribbean, Alaska and the Mediterranean. Then we went on a cruise that my wife had booked months ago, back to Alaska with my Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister in law, wife and son. I had never cruised before and now I am all cruised out! I flew Cindy out to the first Alaska cruise and the Mediterranean and it was nice to be together. She is a hard worker on these shows. A very good stage hand.
We developed Disney themed paintings for the Paintjam shows which were fun to paint. The Disney folks are amazing and define the word professional at the highest level. We are working out licensing to sell the work in the future, but it is tied up in legal. I’ll keep everyone posted when that becomes a reality.
As an event entertainer, cruising was fun with Disney because we always had work to do. Prepping canvas, getting ready for a show, talking to guests after a show, lots to do.
Once I got to Alaska with the family I was bored silly. Not by the family, but just by the slow pace. I move through life at a pretty fast pace these days. I’m a speed painter! I may do more cruises, but for work, not just for fun.
I have gained weight, the food is ridiculous, I tried to be careful, but there is no escaping weight gain on a cruise. I am trying to work it back off.
Delayed luggage via British Air which contained stage gear that had to be bought in Gibraltar. Laptop was left behind in Airport security on one leg. My bad. 4 hours sleep and I make mistakes. I got distracted going through security and it was still in the X ray when I zipped up my bag and moved on. Yikes! We have it back now but it was a panic. It got left in Houston.
That will never happen again…
Here are some of the hundred or so photos that I took from the trip. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed taking them.
Arriving in Gibraltar. Check out the “Rock” in the background. Had to go to four shops go get gear that was delayed by British Air. Not fun, but we got it done.
Speed Painting the Beast was fun and got a great audience response. I had great music for it and faded into the theme song at the reveal. Very effective.
Tink went over really well. She’s adorable…
Mickey Mouse, the man of the hour!
Mickey and Goofy outside the main restaurant on the Wonder.
All set for Paintjam in the small lounge. Check out the circular drop cloth we made to match the floor. I thought that was a fun touch.
Gaudi in Barcelona at the Church of Sagrada Familia (Sacred Family). I have never seen anything like this cathedral. It took my breath away. They have been working on it for over 100 years. beautiful. This was his life’s work.
Casa Mila. I have become a huge Gaudi fan. What an amazing artist and architect.
The famous dragon at Park Guell. Really amazing park and a good hike in the foothills above Barcelona.
View from the top of Park Guell. Gaudi designed the house. Acres of hiking and jogging trails.
A view of Mendenthal Glacier outside of Juneau Alaska. Majestic.
Fluke of a Humpback in Juneau Alaska.
Ketchikan Alaska. We were on the Celebrity in the background on this leg of the trip.
It was a great month of travel and work. I am glad to be home and back in the studio on dry land.
More fun ahead, kids!
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