ABOARD WITH JORD: a VERY *stressful* travel day to my next contract and my first day onboard!! ✈️⚓️
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The creator documents a stressful travel experience while preparing for her fifth contract with Royal Caribbean on the Explorer of the Seas. The journey begins with significant setbacks, including overweight luggage concerns and a canceled flight to JFK, which forces her to spend an unexpected night at home in Buffalo. After a day of retail therapy and spending time with her parents, she successfully departs the following day. Her travel includes a smooth experience through the Buffalo airport, a layover in a lounge at JFK, and a flight to Venice, Italy. Upon arrival in Italy, she travels to the ship to begin her sign-on process. The creator details her first day onboard, which involves safety training, meeting her castmates, and beginning rehearsals for her solo performance on the ice. She concludes by showing her spacious ECC cabin, explaining the two-week handover period, and discussing her method for customizing her ice skates to fit her small feet.
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I am finally heading to my fifth contract with Royal Caribbean on the Explorer Of The Seas
I've been awake for two days aside from my nap on the flight so I am definitely starting to fade
this one's been pretty chill we had one training we had meet a couple meetings and we all learned our solo
I'm so excited for the contract and I'm excited to start day one of actual rehearsals tomorrow
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