Jacki, thanks for the report. I am glad to hear that the ship hasn't completely fallen apart. We'll see what it's like for Pip. I've been told by staff in the past that each week is different, that there's no "typical" crowd.

On the subject of the creme brulees, trying to remember where I got mine. I do think it was on the menu just one night, so maybe it was Apicius. Just as well, I could gain alot of weight if I had it every night!

You mentioned Siglo, glad they are still around. Are the Gauguines as lovely as ever? The ship-board parties and activities just the same as before?