Ngaire,
John and I had fun watching them load the ship too. It was particularly interesting to see the head sommelier, John, open a number of the wine boxes and take out a bottle of wine. We assume he was going to taste them before they loaded them on the ship as he disappeared and the shipment was finally loaded onto the ship within the hour. We notice that they have tied balloons to the railings, set up champagne and a welcome table out front now for the guests that are supposed to be returning from Cusco and Machu Picchu today. It will be interesting to hear their tales. There are now about 50 of the staff including officers out front awaiting the arrival. Also many of the guests are hanging out on their balconies to add to the welcome back.