Just checking in with a quick note - the Voyager is everything we anticipated and more. We've just left Istanbul - what a fascinating city - but no matter how much we heard about it beforehand, you just aren't prepared for how large it is! And it is very chic - cosmopolitan - up and coming and ever growing. We stayed at the Conrad Hilton and loved the location, not too far from the bridge that connects Europe and Asia.

The ship has a new captain - Gianmario Sanguineti from near Portofino. He comes from Oceania. Everyone - crew and guests have been just lovely. We are in for a fabulous week. We've met up with Susan and Bob of LCT and have made so many new friends already.

The weather has been a little cool but still comfortable...half sun and half overcast. Looking forward to perhaps some warmer temps and LOTS of sun in the upcoming Greek isles! Mykonos tomorrow...