Today we are in Samoa. Looks really nice from the ship. The lecture given yesterday about the island was interesting, but life here is not what I expected at all. Different from the US. Off to see the Robt Louis Stevenson house and then to town for a hunt for Xmas wrapping paper. Hopefully it will be in every store. If not, then everyone will be getting gifts in a plain brown box - no bow, just an UPS label. :) Cheron, the new Capt arrived only 1 day late. I have sailed with him before. He does not get out and socialize like Capt MacNeil does and the noon announcements are brief. But all other officers are very visible and friendly as before. It is a nice group....just different, with most of the passengers being new. Still having a wonderful time, but it is not with same without the DINGOs. Kim, I know you and Alice are enjoying Vail. I have my Vail cap with me and look at the webcam every day. What a difference in scenery. But so much beauty in both places. We have 4 or 5 sea days ahead of us before Oahu. I need to find a new activity to learn. Maybe ballroom dancing? :)