Our trip out was a mess. I thought this may be the time we would actually miss the ship. Started with delays in Dallas, missing the first plane to Brussels, getting to London but knowing that all the planes from London to Copenhagen were full. We went standby and although they told us our odds were poor we did make the plane and arrived within an hour of when we were supposed to in the first place. So first challenge overcome. We KNEW we would have no luggage that was obvious but as I have said before lost our luggage so many times we are used to it. It completely surprised us when ONE of our TWO bags showed up. That was a great thrill. Ken had no "formal" clothes so as they were in his other suitcase. They sent up a Tailor who provided formal clothing and made sure it all fit and looked nice. They do our laundry for free until we get our second bag they are really good about the lost luggage. Also provide little "kits" of necessities.

The weather is spectacular, sunny calm seas. First dinner was with Maryellen, Jim, Ray and Penny and we had a lovely time. Good prime rib .

Met up with everyone at the appointed hour and had a full turn out of all those we expected and now we look forward to getting to know them better as the trip progresses. Just knowing who everyone is by sight early helps.

I am now running VERY late for the formal night so off to clean up and go see the wonderful Captain Dag and look forward to my lobster tonight.

Will post more later.