Gerry was in The Stars Lounge a couple of nights, after Portofino's (the new "Don Vito's) closed. Other entertainers were there at different times (the house band, some other singers, etc). They still have their "Beatles/British Invasion" pub night (in Stars Lounge) with darts, etc. Loads of fun. Gerry also played in the coffee lounge on the 6th deck one morning, about 10:30 - just softly strumming his guitar, it was lovely. I must admit I never saw Monalisa except for in Portofinos, which is a darn shame. She sings like an angel, and she is such a lovely person.

With the exception of perhaps Giuseppe and Fabrizio moving on or retiring, I can't imagine toooo many changes in the future. They all seem pretty darn happy working for Regent, and they're so close knit on that ship. Anybody that I met that was an "add on" (not post-Diamond) were really lovely as well. Regent does find them - just fantastic staff, from the top on down. When I met John McNeil I thought "wow, unbelievable, they did it again". In fact, my new favourite head waiter, Arnold, wasn't on the Diamond that I recall, but I wouldn't want to sit in any other section!!

I'll always miss Neil Broomhall, though.

What cruise are you going on in 2008?

Charlene