Even though I rapidly posted a warning about the vibration and jerking motions felt in the stern cabins, and their negative effects on our cruise experience, the question may arrise "Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?" Well, other than that, "the play" was great. All too many people over-react to a problem and assume that I will do so as well. No. I merely want to say don't book a cabin too near the stern on the Voyager. I don't mean to say don't take the Voyager or don't take Radisson. In fact, we booked a Diamond cruise while onboard for May 28, '05, knowing from experience that the Diamond has never vibrated or jerked in its life.

Nevil, despite your comments, there is laundry which could not be done on that 100% full ship, and numerous matters of personal business to be handled after a two week absense. and then there is the matter of my mother's health, which strangely improved greatly in my absense (?). But when matters settle down, I'll try to post something on the more positive aspects of the cruise.

Thanks,
Richard :) :) :)