Yep, we're packed and ready to go, except for some last minute work I need to take care of. We're very, very excited - a new adventure.

Thanks for the well wishes. We'll be in the same time zones as the Fjorders with a whole different experience heavy on the ports with lots to do.

And my camera gear weighs more than my clothes, so you know what we are looking forward to doing. We've hired a guide for Istanbul and the rest will be the O excursions. Was hoping to upload photos to my website, but Frank found a virus on my photo laptop so he is working on cleaning it off. I am hoping not to take his - his is too heavy.