Things are SO DIFFERENT when you are on a ship for so long. Each segment has changes and hearing this from you along the way has been really interesting. Amazing so few Americans on this last segment. So happy to hear you were able to celebrate your 25th Anniversary in style!

VERY EXCITED to hear there is a "backup satellite" for use in Japan. That has always been a big problem.

I agree - forget the pacing yourself - enjoy all the food and you will need that extra fat for the cold you will have in Harbin. I wish you good weather like we had there, one sunny day, one snowy day. The snowy day was wonderful as well as it had STOPPED snowing and it was so beautiful in the snow. Anxious to hear your experiences in Harbin.