Andrea:

Welcome home!

First of all, sorry to read about the luggage problem. What a bummer!

Secondly, I enjoyed your style of writing. Your keen wit sure flows.

Thirdly, two things struck home with me. We, too, loved Hawaii and didn't want to leave. I mean we REALLY didn't want to leave. Also, we never became close with any cruiser we met.

However, after thinking about it, I realized that
we were never able to contact any Pride cruiser prior to our sailing via CC and there was no gathering of CC people organized by the ship.

Since 2003 we have only sailed with Regent and have come to know ton of good people first thru CC and then L.C.T. So, now, getting on a cruise ship is like entering the Cheers Bar in Boston. There will always be someone you know there or want to know.

Good luck and don't make yourself scarce.

Cheers! Ray