Pretium Insights

Pretium Insights

Travel

A Second Impression

Another look at a recent acquaintance.

JD Breen's avatar
JD Breen
Jun 17, 2023
∙ Paid

Amsterdam, Holland

June 17, 2023

We arrived early, and before dawn. From the cabin, we heard the distinctive sounds we always dread. The ship sliding up the channel, easing toward the dock, and being tied off so passengers can depart.

As wonderful as a cruise can be, there may be no worse day than the morning it ends: Luggage piled outside cabins, crowds s…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of JD Breen.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Pretium Insights · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture