Kim and Alice arrived Saturday morning although I am sure were quite tired. This week has been quite a challenge with Air Tahiti. We flew out Tuesday and arrived 12 hours late into Tahiti. All the flights have been delayed due to aircraft that are out of service. It is my understanding one more is going back into service this weekend.

I haven't seen Lauri yet but I know they did arrive. The ship did sail Saturday night at 1:30 a.m. I believe with everyone onboard as the ship is totally full. Despite the challenges everyone seems to have weathered it all well and of course the end result a week in paradise was worth the wait.

We are next door neighbors to Kim and Alice,which is so much fun. Kim and Alice are diving at Mushroom Patch as I write. John and I decided to pass as it is quite windy and the waves quite rough. I thought it would be more fun to sit by the pool sipping pina coladas than getting tossed around in the waves. More importantly I was waiting to hear from my son who is in Tokyo. I was concerned as I had heard the news about the killings in the popular electronics district where I knew he was visiting. Fortunately he passed by after the incident and I heard that he is fine.

Tonight is the Captain's Welcome Aboard party. So far the food has been excellent, the service exceptional, and the weather beautiful. Tomorrow is the Motu Mahana which is my favorite day.