18 years ago today, I met one of the loves of my life. As I wrote that evening:

“My first glimpse of QE2 was amidships on Deck 2, near the old photos in the circular reception area. First, though, while boarding, I touched the outside of the ship, something I’ve done on all of our recent cruises—and, now, a crossing.”

– Lisa Plotnick and nauticalnotebook.com.