Unfortunately, we also have to drop out of ROAR. Recent coast to coast business travel has "painfully" pointed out that I cannot do long plane flights due to two herniated disks in my neck. I am concerned that after such a long flight, that I would be moderately disabled, perhaps to the point of requiring surgery in SA. This is a risk I (we) are not willing to take.

We were booked in Ebony, had upgraded at Cape Ann Hotel and also on the train (Royal Suite?)

This has been an extremely difficult decision to make, in part because Nancy was looking forward to ROAR so much. But it is the right decision.

I have emailed Ngaire of our decision but don't know if I used her old email address.

Best wishes to all that can enjoy a trip of a lifetime.

Bill (and Nancy)