We arrived in Cabo a bit ahead of our selves to a glorious sunrise. Once again, we were the only cruise ship in port that day. Gary had signed us up for the catamaran cruise and Jim and Jan B joined in the fun. It was about as good as a catamaran ride gets. Not too many people, kick-*ss guacamole and chips and up close sightings of humpback whales. Along the way, we saw flocks of pelicans, seagulls, seals (could smell them from quite a distances) and a few dolphins.

We got back around 11:30 and walked up into town. After a quick lunch it was nap time. We saw Suzanne when tea time trivia rolled around. Another victory for us! Suzanne won her first token and met Marge. Marge, a serial world cruiser, was very interested to learn she has been introduced to the LCT community. She wondered if we were trying to marry her off. She is toying with the idea of posting a personal ad here. Serious inquiries only, please! We then headed down to clean up for Suzanne’s welcome aboard party.

The sail-out of Cabo was magnificent. A golden setting sun, a small floatilla of party boats playing tunes as they escorted us out (pirate boat included), a last glance at the whales and the most amazing flock of birds I've seen. It bordered on the scene from Hitchcock's movie "The Birds".

Capt. Dag, no less, did us the honor of reading Joanna’s Ode to Suzette without his reading glasses. Thank goodness he's got long arms or I'm not sure how easily he could have read the poem. All of us enjoyed the party very, very much. We heard how wonderful the pirate ship excursion was from those who embarked and imbibed.

We had our rescheduled dinner with Jamie and Dana Logan, the cruise directors, and then headed off to Voyager Lounge. Debbie challenged Arnold to make her his signature cosmo and we joined in the cheering as Arnold worked his magic. Every bit as good as promised. Around that same time, Suzanne changed to Suzette. The party girl extraordinaire had indeed arrived. We danced to a few tunes and then it was the moment we were all waiting for .. ALEX APPEARED and met Suzette. A match made in ??

Today we have the steak & lobster grill on the pool deck for lunch and a lovely sea day. It’s our last formal night tonight. Tomorrow is San Diego where we are looking forward to meeting Michele and Don. The 60 or so world cruisers will head off the ship and spend the night at the welcome aboard party in Los Angeles.

Cheers, Anne