Kodiak is a picture from a calendar with brillient sunshine on snowcovered mountains. Lovely.

You would think that with the cruise running down the energy level of the ship would too but John is keeping us busy with more and more excitement. Liars Club was the best one yet with the Brits being unfamiliar with "cockamamie" and coming up with the most outrageous definitions. John was rolling on the floor at one point and later tried to hang himself with his tie. We had a World Cruisers event the next day which was Broadway Tea Time in the Constellation in the afternoon. All the tiny tables in the theatre were covered with a white cloth and had petit fours and tea on them. Barboys came around also. Entertainment was all from Broadway shows and was done so well. John sang two songs. His voice is very good. Heather also sang as well as singers and dancers from the PGT. It was a very fun afternoon.

LCT has not done well in Trivia lately but the fun has multiplied! There has been so much laughter by all of us at some of the dumbest things. Did you know that Queen Elizabeth II was alive in 1602? Or that a Black Russian drink is made with Tia Maria, vodka and COKE? Horizon is full each afternoon we have so many Trivia teams.

The Mariner is so full of vitality, energy and good spirits. We will miss our "refugees" who leave tomorrow.

Captain Felici leaves in Seward and will be sorely missed because of his good nature and competence in handling the ship. He is an excellent addition to the Regent group. Of course, Philipppe is another excellent captain with a great personality. Neither one is cliquish or plays favorites but treats all guests with good humor and equality.

Ardis