Graham,

I do very extensive research when seeking out guides. I am sending you a private message giving you the email of the company I used for our private touring in Funchal. Our driver/guide was excellent. We spent a full day touring and got to see so many wonderful sites on this lovely island. I strongly recommend this company. They were first-rate and reasonable. We had a beautiful day.

Alan and I attended a fun cooking demonstration this morning. This afternoon, pizza and pasta buffet on the pool deck. It was so good!

Off then to take a tour of the bridge, which was really interesting. I asked Capt. Hansen if he could make a stop in the Caribbean for a few days before reaching FLL. He said I'd really have to make that detour worthwhile for him to do so, as he needs his pay and would surely loose his job! Oh well, no harm in asking!

We then attended a lecture on Albert Einstein.

Another great sea day, capped off by our team's 3rd trivia win! What a great team! We're having a blast!

Tonight, dinner in CR with Priscilla/John, Maria/Bob. We've taken a real liking to Eric, Felix and Felino's area. They treat us royally and love to have a great time joking with us. CR dining has been absolutely the best. After commenting on how much we enjoyed a wine served with last night's dinner (Dry Creek), bottles were later sent up to both Maria/Bob's, Alan's/my suites.

I never thought I would ever say that sea days are fantastic. The Energizer Bunny is finding lots to do and loving it!

Smoothe seas and sunny days have blessed us! Great company and fun times are the icing on the cake!