Cruise Girl

On a cruise with my wife, I routinely wake up earlier and get to the buffet before breakfast, when they first open for coffee. This is my quiet study and writing time. One morning, a strange girl unexpectedly joins me, yet while I endeavor to understand her situation, an officer escorts her away.Whenever I encounter the strange girl I call Bonney again at other events, we discover that she had not stowed away as one would naturally assume, rather was being used, endangered by as yet unknown players. Each chapter, a bit more of the mystery unfolds, sometimes on ship excursions.Our same table mates at every supper become involved - all but one older couple more interested in profiting financially, remaining aboard in beautiful ports of call while the rest of us go out touring. Another mystery crops up involving purchase of our cruise ship Serendipity.My wife likes to shop for unusual foreign gifts, which I tease her about, she in turn making fun of my interest in Atlantis, which we just may come across at some point. We discuss our spiritual groups to some extent and our different ways of looking at things, also becoming involved in hypnosis sessions and regression to past lives. Related to these shipboard Hypnoshows, we learn Bonney's real name and the cause of her predicament.Ancient Maya ruins and artifacts also play a role in our adventures. Santa Mira islanders threaten our lives and even take over the ship, accusing us of piracy. We plot to regain our freedom. Our stand-up Captain Prince and Third Officer 'Pam' use their powers along with us. Of course we win in the end. Was there ever any doubt?So throughout many situations and gorgeous sights, fate saves the best for last - yes, what we have been learning more about throughout the voyage! The lost continent makes an appearance, cinching the greatest view of history.