Egypt and Cruising

The past two days were spent in Egypt, Alexandria to be specific. Wow, wow, wow. The first day was, well, kind of a bust. Eric and Roman decided to go camel racing. It turns out, camels don't actually like to race. Everyone got a little injured, I think... I didn't though. Mostly because my camel wouldn't move at all. Not forward, not backward... He probably fell asleep. Really uneventful. There was a whole issue with Eric not understanding what camel toe meant, and then everyone was mad at Roman. Go figure.

At least I looked good, and I answered the age old question of what a girl wears camel racing... Then I took Eric back to his room, broken toe and all, and mostly just cuddled until he couldn't fight the dawn anymore. He really kind of melts my heart when he's all sleepy.

Yesterday was more... practical... Egypt exploring. There's so much to see! I did some great shopping, because everything was just so special, and we got to see so many things that I really never expected to see before. We went to the library, and a museum, and all the sites you would ever want to see in Alexandria. I'm learning so much this trip, and I love it.

The weirdest part was that night. Eric was all fairy high when I got back to his room, and he told me he sent Bianca to help Appius with training or something. He didn't say much, and if you've ever been around a fairy high vampire, you'd get why. They're adorable and blinky until something turns them on, and then they're all about the sex. Great sex. Really, really fantastic sex...

Anyway, around 9 or 10 in the morning, I guess, Sookie calls. Great, right? As I so eloquently put it (and I make no apologies, I'm so not a morning person without my coffee, and definitely not when woken up from some very nice naked cuddling), I wish she'd call and whine at her own boyfriend for once. Apparently Jessica was hurt or something, cause Eric had to send Bianca to bring her a donor. There was so much screaming, and I'm pretty sure at one point, Eric started cursing in another language. I was too tired to ask him what it was. I'll have to remember to do that at some point.

Eric had a really hard time staying up, which is completely normal. I've heard that it's considered torture to keep a vampire awake when the sun is out against their will, and this certainly seemed like it. I had a less successful time staying awake than even he did, but it's not entirely my fault. Fairy high vampires are enthusiastic...

When I woke up again, it was much later in the day, and the bed was a little... crowded. Bianca was in it, on Eric's other side. Completely naked.

Eric and Bianca have this insane connection. And I'd say I get it, but it's way beyond my capacity to get. They clearly love each other, even if I doubt any of us would hear either of them admit it. But fine, I haven't complained that they're still having sex, because I'm pretty sure they've been doing it for 400 years and it's not going to stop anytime soon.

That doesn't mean I want to wake up with her naked next to him.

So I left to clear my head. I went and exercised like I haven't in a while to try to clear my head, to try and find some other release for the... I don't even know what to call it. Because I don't want to see Eric naked with anyone else. I want to be the one Eric's naked with. The only one. So ridiculous, I know, but wouldn't anyone in my position feel the same? He's not human anymore, but I still am. That's important too, right?

 

So I ran, I did yoga, I sat on the deck and thought for a while. I thought a lot. And I decided to tell Eric how I feel. We're bonded, that means he can feel how I feel anyway, right? He can't read my mind, though, so there's no way for him to just know what I want. So I put on a pretty red dress, and I went back to his room.

I got all worked up to talk to him, got there, and he was all wet and in a towel. Distracting. I just kind of blurted out I want to be his girlfriend. It was actually kind of awkward. I didn't know Eric got awkward. Eric told me that I was the only living person he's having sex with, which I didn't actually know, but is great to know. He pointed out we've been on a lot of dates. It kind of deflated my whole big talk. I guess I've been confused about what kind of relationship we have, but we definitely do have a relationship. He said he doesn't plan on changing what we have, and since I like what we have, and really was just worried about other people. He's really good to me.

I think we made progress? I don't know. Vampires are confusing. Maybe I made things worse... Time will tell, I guess?

Ephesus, Turkey

Today, we cruised to Ephesus. The weather was absolutely gorgeous. It's a little chilly at night, but during the day, absolutely beautiful. It's nice to finally be in some warm weather. Italy was surprisingly chilly, though I'd never complain. It was perfect, and so is this.

After a little bit of sunbathing and brunch with some of our group, Liam and I decided to rent bikes when we docked, and we went riding and sight-seeing. It was spectacular. I've never done anything like it. I think Liam did more checking out the girls than the sights, but to each his own.

At sunset, Eric, Bianca, Liam and I went exploring again. We visited what's left of the Temple of Artemis, and it was breathtaking. The whole experience is so surreal to me. I've never gone to a church or a temple at home. There's never been somewhere I could go where I could truly feel... I don't know, religious. Visiting these sites, trying to picture what used to be there, it's incredible. Sometimes, if I close my eyes in one of these temples, I'd swear I could see it. If I wasn't so scared, I might actually try. Using my gift within the ruins of these temples seems so risky though. That probably sounds so silly. Barely anything exists but the barest of ruins, but they're still powerful places. Unbelievably powerful. It's shocking to feel what remains in those spots. I wonder if anyone else can feel it. Liam's probably Wiccan, so it's not his thing, and Bianca was Christian in life, so I doubt it's his. I haven't asked Eric. I'm working up to it. I swear.

We visited a bunch of other religious and historical places as well, all incredible. I'm learning so much on this trip. The rest of the schedule is as follows:

Alexandria, Egypt - Saturday/Sunday
-cruising- Monday
Sicily, Italy - Messina - Tuesday
Rome, Italy - Civitavecchia - Wednesday

Egypt... How exciting! And two days of it! I hear there's some sort of camel riding planned... What does one wear camel riding?...

Bon voyage!

Why man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus, and we petty men Walk under his huge legs and peep about To find ourselves dishonorable graves

Today, we visited Rhodes, in Greece. The island was undeniably beautiful, and we got a great view of it while cruising into the port today. Just a little time was spent on the beaches. Rhodes was a little warmer than the other destinations have been, which was really nice. Laying in the sun for any amount of time warms you up pretty fast, but it was nice to actually be able to go in the water, even if I didn't stay in for long before it was absolutely freezing.

I texted Eric a picture, as usual, and since I was there when he woke for the night, he showed me just how much he liked it. We didn't get to exploring the island until late...

We met up with Bianca and Liam (Liam couldn't stop smiling!), and set off. We got to see various religious and historical sights, which I absolutely loved, especially the religious ones. Is that strange? I almost regret that we didn't make the three hour drive to Delphi yesterday. I almost feel drawn there, but I don't know if it's such a great idea. I know Pythia's not supposed to be there, but who knows what consequences making that trip could have? She sees everything, and even if @AmberPulcher is still in Shreveport (or is supposed to be), that doesn't mean I know where the Pythoness is. I know I'll have to face my destiny with her one day, but I'm just not ready for it yet. Maybe that makes me a coward. I didn't even mention it to Eric. I don't know what he would say.

Liam and I tried one of the local restaurants. I think we're trying to get as much of this amazing food as possible. We went running on the beach today to try to work some of that off, but we both agreed that the sex definitely helps keep any weight off. It's also great motivation. No matter how much endurance we have, we're still doing vampires, and they could literally go forever. Well, at least until dawn. Eric and Bianca ordered some Greek Royalty, which Eric provided some interesting commentary for (as interesting as hearing about blood ever gets, anyway), and Bianca kept sniffing at Liam's food and wine. I don't think she's used to being around people while they're eating. I'm still surprised Bianca offered to bond with him. I didn't think she was the type, but then I've never really seen her react to a human the way she does to Liam. I haven't asked her about it, we're not that close, and she kind of scares me.

Tomorrow we head to Ephesus, Turkey. I don't actually know anything about it, so I think I'll do some research during the day tomorrow when I get up. I've been sleeping in, which is a luxury I definitely don't get at home, and love. I'm so tan, too, which I'm thrilled about. Nothing like starting the summer with a great tan. And I'm using sunscreen and all... which is important! [/PSA]

I went back, after the exploring, to Eric's cabin for a a very different kind of exploring. He's running a bath now, and almost done, so I think I have to cut this off and go join him. Such a chore...

Bon voyage!

Capri, Naples, Athens...

Yesterday was so much fun! I spent time with @FunSizeLT and @LiamDelancy exploring Naples, Capri, Pompeii... I get a little mixed up about all the names and whatnot, but it was all gorgeous! We spent time on the beach, ate, drank wine, rented scooters (I got red) that we ended up keeping, and explored the volcano ruins at Pompeii.

Today, cruising was lots of fun. I had lunch with the human bunch of us (some of them), and did a little sunbathing. There was some on-deck yoga near the pool, and some swimming, all of which was very fun. Ares even went swimming for the first time!

I'm honestly so excited about being in Greece. This is where my family is from, where my gift is from. Everyone has their own religious beliefs, and mine are rooted here. I have actual proof of mine every time I have a vision, that my gift was really given to my family, my ancestor, by Apollo, and now being in Athens... it means more to me than I thought it would.

Eric, Bianca, Liam and I are going out exploring. Liam seems okay around my gift, which is nice, but I guess it's less weird since he has his own, sort of. I want to talk to him more about it, but there never seems like time. I'll have to make some.

I finally wrote down the schedule for the rest of the trip, which was so overdue, it's not even funny. At least I know where we're going now, and it sounds more amazing every time I read it:

Rome, Italy - Civitavecchia - Monday
Naples, Italy - Capri - Tuesday
Athens, Greece - Piraeus - Wednesday
Rhodes, Greece - Thursday
Ephesus, Turkey - Kusadasi - Friday
Alexandria, Egypt - Saturday/Sunday
-cruising- Monday
Sicily, Italy - Messina - Tuesday
Rome, Italy - Civitavecchia - Wednesday

How awesome is that? I'll let you know how Athens turns out!

αντίο for now!

Mediterranean Cruising

I'm on a cruise! It's my first ever. @SheriffNorthman invited me on it, and it's already amazing beyond words. I'm not the only one on the cruise though, of course. It's me, Eric, @FunSizeLT, @NolanFerrior, @NiftyJenny, @BiancaNorthman, @LiamDelancy, @RomanLucious, and @SadieCartright. A whole bunch of us. Lots of conflict, but none that I really want to get into. It's been a lot of fun. Why get upset?

Yesterday, we flew into Rome. Landed around sunset, and then explored the city and did a LOT of shopping for a while. Eric, LT, Bianca, and Liam were awesome travel buddies. Bianca and LT were some of the best shopping buddies I've had in a while, and Liam was a lot of fun. He carried Bianca's stuff like a pro. Eric spent a lot of time in downtime, but who can really blame him? I got him flip flops that I'll surprise him with eventually.

It was raining, but that really didn't stop us. Then we got hungry (the humans did, anyway), so we went to a restaurant, and met up with Roman and Sadie. LT didn't know they were on the trip. Awkward. After lots of tension, and people hitting Eric, which I really wasn't happy about, we went to the Colosseum. There, I accidentally spilled the whole seer thing to Liam, but Bianca handled it. I think she really likes Liam, which explains the tension between him and Eric. I try not to think about it.

We went back to the boat, got all checked in, settled, and I went back to Eric's room.

Today was mostly cruising, with lots of sunbathing and enjoying what the cruise had to offer on the way to Naples. Bianca said Capri is one of her favorite places in the world, and it's incredibly beautiful, so I can see why. LT and I did a good deal of tanning, and I sent another picture to Eric on his phone. He has such a collection there. Today's was a good one.

We spent a little time off the ship before the sun set, obviously, and then about an hour before, I went back to Eric's room. I'm looking forward to seeing what Naples has to offer tonight. This is going to be one hell of a cruise!

Do you believe that animals have souls?

I do, yes. I can't look into the eyes of Ares, for instance, and not be fully aware that someone's looking back at me. He has personality, feelings, thoughts, needs... Yes, I'd say he has a soul, and that other animals do too.

Ask me anything!

What is the hardest thing you ever had to do?

Survive when I was kidnapped by the Fellowship. It was an effort just to stay alive, a serious effort, and I'm sure I wouldn't have lasted much longer.

Aside from that, probably the hardest thing was learning to control my ability. It showed up one day during the onset of puberty, and all the sudden, I could see the future. It wasn't an easy thing to cope with at that age, and it took a while to adjust. Sometimes I feel like I'm still adjusting...

Ask me anything!