Day 7 I drag myself out of bed at 9 a.m. and walk, but my pace is off. The morning walks have been an easy and delightful way to start the day, with a breathtaking view of clear skies and endless sea. But not this day. Five miles later, I shower and collapse in a deck chair. Our group is in a funk.
Land is nearly on the horizon, and so is work.
I head to the sauna, running into Odette Amyx, who's practicing tai chi, a mind and body exercise. Onboard with a group of more than 100 bridge players, she's been sitting a lot, engrossed in two or three two-hour games every day. Amyx has been playing bridge since age 12, but only took up tai chi five years ago at age 75. Along with walking 30 minutes a day around her high-rise in Houston, tai chi has kept her fit and trim. And if you're careful for the next week when you get home, it will drop right off.