Friday the 13th

Since it is Friday the 13th here is a little trivial information for you. The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskavedekatriaphobi. According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, an estimated 17 to 21 million people in the United States are affected by a fear of this day. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines in doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed. "It's been estimated that $800 or $900 million is lost in business on this day” Well it doesn’t look like it has stopped people from cruising as we have over 1,000 passengers onboard today. The weather is beautiful and the seas are calm. We have had a couple of crew incidents that have been blamed on the date. One crew member fell down the stairs and another sat in gum and ruined his work pants, both are very superstitios. Although I have to admit that in general I am superstitios too, I don’t really worry about Friday the 13th. I am going to spend my afternoon in Port Lucaya and will even try my luck in the Isle of Capri Casino.