After Thomas left, I spread the map across my bed and studied the first marked location. It was a little café overlooking the waterfront at our next port.
I recognized it immediately.
Years ago, when Martin and I were dating, he’d sent me a postcard from that very café. I still had it tucked away in a shoebox at home.
Beside the photograph he’d attached to the map, he’d written a short instruction.Edit Photos
Go on, love. It’s only lunch.
I almost decided to stay aboard the ship. I’d already accomplished something I had never thought possible by taking the cruise alone. Getting off the ship and exploring a strange town without Martin felt like an entirely different challenge.
But I had come this far.
The following morning, I stood at the top of the gangway for several minutes, watching passengers walk past me. Finally, I asked a crew member how to find the café.