When I returned from another trip last week (a writing assignment on a small ship adventure cruise in Alaska that doesn't belong on LCT), there were our Seabourn cruise docs sitting on the front porch table. Unfortunately, Alan was in Montana so who was I supposed to share my celebratory glass of champagne with? Not to worry, I'm flying to Missoula on Wednesday, where we'll be soaking in the hot tub on the deck of our new house in the Bitterroot Valley, toasting champagne to Seabourn and Montana. Afterwards, we'll be camping out on air mattresses and sleeping bags - no furniture yet!

We're sailing on the Sojourn, Rome to Ft. Lauderdale after spending 9 days in Northern Italy with a driver/guide. I'll let you know how we like both the guide and Seabourn. And, I'm sort of happy that the internet is so expensive. I need a vacation!