We were delighted to discover John McNeill is captain. His sailaway with bagpipes blazing was magnificent in cool, crisp weather. The ship and crew shine. The GM is an import from Oceania. Ray Solarie, the CD, is magnificent. Excellent dinner in P7 last night just three tables from Beth, Betty and Crystal. Enjoyed watching another couple fight it out over their dinner--the body language was something to behold. The evening show was decent. the bars were deserted after the show. Shucks! Two excellent lectures this morning. It is cool and crisp outside with calm seas. Life inside couldn't be better.

Pat