Thanks to all of you! This group continues to provide information and insights of incredible value even when it has nothing to do with cruising! We are not rail road buffs - our only experience, other than on the Blue Train, was the Eastern and Oriental Express from Bangkok to Singapore. It just seemed like RR would be a nice way to get to Cape Town after 25 consecutive days in the bush. The Cape Grace will provide a nice transition before going home

Pam - will definitely get the floor heated - and put the shutters up (down) when stopped. I was not aware that the train stopped at night - will take my ear muffs when moving between cars and will pack a good book - Ann, your time was well spent reading "Covenant" - great preparation for SA. Using the bath tub while rocking along created images of an ensuite tsunami - best to avoid that!

Ted