Houseboat Adventure Report

I survived the houseboat adventure! Most of my fears did not materialize: I didn't get bored or tired of the people, didn't see one rat (although we made sure they couldn't get on board via anchor ropes), was happy to see the CO testers in every room. No one tried to get in touch with me and couldn't, although when we passed places where there was cell service, I did try to call out and leave messages. I could have used one more book, and did some knitting but not all that much. I could have exercised more and did overindulge in food and drink when presented the opportunity... It was really fun and the people were great. I loved being on the boat and seeing this amazing part of the country. It's like traveling in an RV, but you get to be on the water and there's no trailer park at the end of the day, just a sandy beach to call your own.
Above is my photo of Rainbow Bridge. We took a boat into a side canyon and then hiked back to the bridge formation. It was early in the morning and we had the place to ourselves. It was quite beautiful. We also saw Anasazi ruins and cliff paintings, famous historical sites, and lots of rock formations.
I would definitely do this trip again!

Houseboat Adventure Preparations

The bags are about packed. How to fit everything in in reasonable room? And not have any liquids or gels in the carry-ons? (There goes the Visine, moisturizer, lipgloss, Purell, mouthwash, toothpaste, facial moisturizer and perfume usually in my carry-on.) DH has a rolling duffel-not too large. He is carrying a fishing pole tube. I have a 24" suitcase. That's ok. Then we have the carry-on stuff. Pack of tortillas. 2 lbs of coffee. Small binocs. book. knitting. magazine. carry-on meds. camera. headphones and cds/dvds.camera equipment, phone chargers, notebook computer.(not a small one), plugs for that. I may do a small rollaboard and the computer bag....
Here is what I'm worried about on the boat:
1. I'll get bored.
2. I'll get tired of the people.
3. I won't get enough exercise.
4. I will eat and drink too much (that could be 2, but this is a long list)
5. I will need to get in touch with the outside world and won't be able to.
6. Someone from the outside world will need to get in touch with me and won't be able to.
7. Carbon Monoxide poisoning. (People have died on houseboats because of this.)
8. Sunburn
9. Two fat books won't be enough.
10.Rats climbing up the anchor ropes.
11.I will not be able to quit worrying about home.

I hope it will be fun.