Marc mis-wrote in one place. Martin could not join us for the entire dinner, just for dessert. He is absolutely the BEST. He has really gone out of is way to make our dinners very memorable. The first night we had the captain's table and were teasing Martin that we were not going to give it back to the Captain. Later, Martin gave me an "invitation" he had had printed (similar to the ones we get for "officer's dinners" that appeared to invite the captain to dinner at his table, which was being hosted by Marc and I .... too funny! At Rod an Cynthia's (New LCTers.... you will all love them) anniversary dinner he had little colored hearts (like the valentine heart candy) hidden under all of our napkins. He is just THE BEST!!

Marcie, I told Martin hello for you and he was very touched.

Freddie, WE MISS YOU & Pat. The ONLY thing that would make this cruise better is to have you both along.

We had a terrific boat tour our Venice this morning arranged by Joann and Frank. It was really great seeing Venice from the canals. We saw so much, much of which you don't see just walking around. We saw the local's farmer's market, the hospital, the university, even the cemetary island. It has been nice being here for 3 full days.... there is so much to see and do.

Off to pooch in a few minutes....