Sorry it took so long to post. Been busy since we arrived so nice to see people that we have not seen for so long. Lots of catching up to do. The weather was not too promising for the coming days and we had to cancel the second port. However, this morning we are looking at bright sunshine and the forecasts are improving. The forecast for our day in Rome shows sunny and 70 degrees. We have not been to Rome for some time and looking forward to returning so hope that forecast is accurate.

Playing trivia with Mitch, Bert and daughter Cindy and her husband Mark. Got third the first day, second the second day so hopefully a first place today. So nice to be able to play with six people it is so much better than with four people. Bert and I played scrabble yesterday and had a good time, she is a good player and it was fun to be playing again. This is a port intensive trip with no planned sea days so the opportunities for cards or scrabble are limited for sure.

Food has been really good and last nights dover sole was truly outstanding. I really love Compass Rose so much variety and I think it is now my favorite place to dine. Today I am doing the drawing for the preliminary winners for the free cruise. Always great to see who gets drawn and the last winners are here onboard now. This is their free cruise which is finally taking place as the plans made earlier were of course cancelled.

Be back soon!