Well, it's almost seamail. We arrive in Sydney a week ahead of our expected embarkation on the Mariner next Monday the 19th. DH has a bad cold and I had two root canals last week, but still having a great time. Weather in Sydney is gorgeous...in the mid 70's and sunny. Apparently last week it was cold and rainy, so we lucked out. Should be this way until we get on board. Since we have been to Sydney before, we did some different things this time, such as ferry to Manly Beach, ferry to Taronga Zoo and Bondi Explorer bus to Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach. All were fantastic.Tomorrow we head to the Blue Mountains for a few days, then down the coast to Wollongong before coming back to the Park Hyatt on Sunday. We get on board on Monday and depart on Tuesday. Sorry we will miss Jim & Pat on this trip. Will try to keep up some seamail. Can't wait to get back on the Mariner. This will be our third time and our sixth cruise with Regent. Lucky us! Linda & Larry