I thought her name was Bambi. I guess I'm behind times.

Anyway, today we arrived back in the United States, Dutch Harbor, which has a fascinating history from World War II. It was here that a Japanese Zero crashed, practically in tact, and helped our forces to make major improvements on our planes. The weather is partially sunny and is getting warmer.

Most people are involved in packing since all must be out on the night of the 19th. The hard part is knowing what to keep out for the following week and being sure it will all fit into the luggage you keep with you.

We expect a complete turnover of guests except for the world cruisers. We are being taken on a sight seeing boat ride, with lunch, for about six hours and when we return the newbies will be on board. Some of the refugees whose planes leave Anchorage late at night are also coming on the boat ride.

Most of us are exhausted from losing six hours time in five days. Our bodies just are having trouble adapting. I thought it was just those of us with more years, but John said he had to go back to bed one morning. To make it harder, this morning at seven a.m. we had an announcement in our suites to report to Constellation for immigration! Our bodies should be back to normal very soon.

We are looking forward to Alaska, especially the New Archangel Dancers in Sitka. Regent has it included in a tour but no tour is needed since it is about five minutes walking distance from where the tender leaves us. Also the Lunberjack show is very well done in Ketchikan, I think. It has the authentic sports that the lumbermen do but sort of mess it up with clowning around.

Ardis