As the day of our departure grew near, a fidgety thought began to wiggle its way to the forefront of my mind. I was going to be incommunicado with the outside world for five full days. Like a growing majority of the population, I am tied to technology. My daily commute on the electronic super-highway allows me to communicate across thousands of miles without drowning in long distance charges. Instant access to a wealth of worldwide business data sits at my fingertips.
Electronic communication dissolves all borders and distance.
On D-day, I put the dust cover on my desktop computer, packed a book instead of my laptop and left the house feeling like I had an appendage missing. My husband, who has an aversion for highways that don't grip the solid rubber of a tire, tried to look sympathetic. But the expression on his face leaned more toward pity. The cruise ship loomed large as we approached the dock. Soon, we were swept up in the bustle of getting boarded and settled into our room.