Okay catch up time.

THE SUPER BOWL. Regent had the game in the theatre and it was packed. They had a buffet of hot dogs, burgers, fried chicken fingers, twice baked cheesy potatoes, chili and pizza. As we all know the game was not that exciting if you were from Denver, but Paul and Susan are from Seattle. Never seen Paul so happy! I got excited at the entire event and over indulged in the buffet and had some ill effects from all that greasy food.

So the next day I stayed on the ship and did not do the tour but Ken went and shared the experience with me. It was a nice sunny day in Manta, Ecuador when we arrived.

Most people including Ken did the transfer to Montecristi on the party bus. Interpreted that means,loud music with a band on the top of the bus, colorful buses, wooden seats and "air cooled" meaning a breeze through the open windows.

It was a short tour and they were able to wander the town independently. This town is the birthplace of the PANAMA HATS and MANY people bought hats in town. Last night as the Titanium, Platinum and Gold event and a high percentage of the guests were sporting Panama Hats. It was really neat to see all those hats.

Of course KEN has a panama hat at home but I do not, no gift of a panama hat for me from Montecrisiti. So I used that excuse to play the "poor me card" That did not work so well Ken saw right through that little exercise - I hate hats and wear them only when absolutely necessary.

By evening I was well over the effects of the greasy over indulgence and went to Signatures. I did not order that fantastic rich mushroom or lobster soup as a penance for my lack of discipline the night before. Nor did I want a repeat performance so I went the sensible way and ate light.