It's David J and Pierce from CC

(ChatKat, Don't recall receiving your e mail.)

Pierce and I have been responding for several months on the CC board as we booked in October. We are also interested in Santiago but were thinking of taking the ships tour. Also, very curious about Santillana del Mar (at least one of us is). I was thinking of renting a car if not taking the ships arranged excursion (which I prefer not to do because it sounds like it includes a bus tour of Santander).
Have left things open up to this point as I am waiting to see what Regent will actually offer. The description of Spotlight Food & Wine suggests special excursions related to the theme will be offered. Has any one done this Spotlight thing before? Is this just wishful thinking?

David