Ngaire: Marcie and I took care of our "homework" with cruise consultant in the first day or two - yesterday Todd led us on a tour of Barcelona. It is a gorgeous city. Todd, John, Carla, Frank, Tom, Marcie, Tony, Karen, Mark and Joanna - left ship at 10 am, saw the sights, ate a very good lunch at oldest restaurant in Barcelona - they put us in private room I think they size us up and decide better to separate us from other people- Todd used his water bottle held high in the air to round up his little chickies when they would stray - rode the tram over the city loved it - Karen and I opted to head back to ship at 3 pm for nap - the others drifted back - Mark and Tony not till 6:15 pm - Mondaes and Matassas ate with Olivia and family last night table of 8 and then into VL - I headed to my cabin around 11 pm and think many others went to casino - lots of action in casino but I can't stay up till 2 am!! We spoofed on Todd I think Marcie is telling you about it right now as we are both on computer - many laughs had by all and Todd was good sport but he had some nervous moments - Menorca was a wonderful port but we just left at 2 PM wish we had more time to explore - hard to believe tonight is last night for so many - we will miss everyone! The food has been outstanding and the staff so hard working and helpful. Tony and I are not ready to get off so glad we have another week. Being with the Matassas is similar to being with "celebrities" as the staff adore them and remember them from WC- "Oh you are Mrs Matassa's friend how lucky you are etc etc" - the sail away this afternoon was very pretty, weather grogeous, and we all ate at pool grill - now everyone is headed out on the ship to do different things - I caught a glimpse of a couple and I am sure we cruised with them on the Diamond in Sept 2003 so trying to find them to say hello - I wonder if everyone will behave tonight???? Check back and I'll keep you posted - we keep bumping into Sue and family and they are all so nice - her Dad, Bill, is a doll - I haven't seen Macy in past couple of days but ship is full - Joanna
