Ken? Brooke?

Been very busy everyday. Panels from the staff, cocktail parties and set dinners at night.

My favorite table in Compass Rose now has walls on three sides. This is even better than the other ships with walls on just two sides.

The ship is beautiful and some key changes.

The walls are light instead of dark and it really makes a difference. Light walls brighten up the hallways.

Compass Rose dining room is spectacular. I was never able to imagine how it would look from the pictures. The arches represent trees and the ceiling has the giant leaves.

I love the two top table in La Veranda where you sit side by side and look out at the ocean.

The theatre as more space between the seats so you can get in and out.

Chartreuse decor has been simplified. I like it better.

The stunning lighting fixtures all over the ship are really a focal point.

The egg is incredible. It opens up and rotates and loaded with opals, diamonds and pearls.

PICTURES BELOW

The Christening night dessert, an egg to match the famous egg that will be unveiled at The Christening ceremony tonight.


Family shot on Christening


THE EGG


The new two guest table in La Veranda.

We debark tomorrow and head for New York to see Mark Conroy receive an award. Been so busy since we debarked the Splendor.

We are home for Christmas and leave for New Zealand on December 29th. Looking forward to getting on the Explorer again.

Clay, when you are on Explora, see if bar waiter/tender and/or sommelier Mark and Cindy are working. If so, tell them Marc and Arlene really miss them and hope they come back to Regent.