I started my first post in another spot but decided to move here...since this is "seamail".

First order of business...Here the "Who's-Whos" of crew members on board this sailing:

Captain Philippe Fichet Delevault
Staff Captain Stan Mercier De Lacombe
Chief Engineer Germain Souvet
Security Offier Harry Harrison
Ship’s Doctor Dr. Jean-Claude Richard
Hotel Director Marcel Gademan
F&B Manager Dominique Nicolle
Financial Officer Sabine Geyer
Executive Chef Mike Romhild
Dining Room Manaer Garry Roberts
Housekeeper Sunny Kekic
Guest Relations Manager Berenice Scheepers
Travel Concierge Manager Christine Andrusyshyn
Cruise Director Bryan Townsend
Assistant Cruise Director Dionne Lochner
Social Hostess Nova Hughes
Computer Instructor Theresa Luff
Youth Coordinator Crystal Deschamps
Cruise Consultant Brian O’Brian
Art Director Handre

We were on the Mariner more than 3 years ago so I haven't seen too many familiar faces, but the crew seems very friendly and busy.

This morning is is very windy and the pool deck is almost deserted. Just as well because they are still refurbishing. There was a very large roll of carpet being cut up as I walked by going to the Veranda Cafe.

The coffee bar is very popular - lots of passengers enjoying pastries and caffine!

This is a spotlight on Food and Wine cruise so I plan to attend Lyn Farmer's lecture at 11.

More later!

Margo