We left Japanese waters late yesterday afternoon and it is a relief to have internet back on.
we are headed for Petropavlovsk and the weather channel says there is a possibility of SNOW. For those of us from warm weather places (Arizona) it does not sound pleasant although I have liked the city in the past. Yesterday in Hakodate the high was about fifty-two degrees which was bone chilling.

John has so very many events planned for us. I will report on them as they happen. Tonight is our special Dinner and a Show with a performer I do not know but that is not unusual since we do not get out much.

Captain Felucci is such a wonderful man. He radiates joy and pleasure. His English gets somewhat tangled at times but that will straighten out in time. Captain Philipe returns in Seward, I think, and my opinion is that both captains are of top quality both in skills and personality.

Terry Breen has returned from her four days at a Monastery and has tales to tell! Her spontaneious delivery and personal excitement add so much to each lecture.

Ardis