Oceania is delighted to introduce two special guest lecturers who will be onboard two extraordinary 2013 voyages. Join guest lecturer Tom DeFrank, political journalist & author onboard Nautica, April 29, 2013 where he will share anecdotes and insights from his journeys around the world. On Marina's May 6, 2013 Wine & Food Celebration cruise, join Wendy Perrin, Director of Consumer News & Digital Community for Condé Nast Traveler, recognized by The Telegraph as having "one of the world's best travel blogs", as she shares valuable insights from her extensive travels.

And, on the November 18th Riviera Crossing, I will be the Guest Enrichment Lecturer on Photography.

omg, Kathy, let me be the first to congratulate you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've known you online for so many years before lct on cc, and met you only on one BK cruise, and saw you in your "between" time from financial accounting to this. I am so happy and proud for you!

I wish I could be onboard for this, but this year, I am home on Thanksgiving to host the dinner. You met some of my family in Alaska. My SIL Robin continues to hone her photography skills, and I think she is fully qualified to do just what you are doing! Good for you, and best of luck for more cruise opportunities like this to keep on doing what you love to do!

Congrats, Kathy! That is so exciting. I also wish I could be onboard to cheer you on but like Olivia I must be home for Thanksgiving. You do however have all of my virtual well-wishes!
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Thank you all. That is so nice. I am a full time photographer now with a studio. I made local news this week (in Los Angeles).for a book project I did to raise money for Susan G. Komen Los Angeles. I will try to post a link once the story airs.

Wow, Kathy! That's wonderful! Congratulations! Will we be seeing you teaching at the Santa Fe Photo Workshops in the future?

Way to go KATHY!! I bet you do very well as a lecturer and I know your pictures are wonderful.

Thank you, Ngaire and Leslie.
I have done a lot of public speaking and teaching.

And Leslie, I did lecture last time I was in Santa Fe at the Workshops when we met for dinner last. A teacher that encouraged me to open my photography studio was teaching and asked me to teach her class and give a presentation
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How fun for you, Kathy! I do know it will be work, but I think you will have the "job" many of us dream of having. Hope you will share some of your experiences with us on your return.

That is the link to an interview CBS did about a photography project I did. It aired today CBs - Journey for the Cure

Kathy,
So glad that Oceania is bringing you onboard. I am sure the guests will enjoy your expertise.

How exciting this is Kathy !! I know you'll do a great job.

Thank you. I am pretty excited about it.

editing to add, that Oceania has changed their guest lecturer program and I am no longer speaking. Oh well. I am speaking locally on Travel Photography and teaching some classes for those in So California and I have a few exhibits going on.