Well we boarded in New York and left about 1/2 hour late. New York was great, but Bush was in town addressing the UN and staying at the Waldorf (where Kathy and Frank were) so traffic was a mess. Weather was awesome, and we had a great evening. Hooked up with ChatKat (Kathy) onboard, along with the other two couples traveling in my group, having a great time together. Ate first night in Portofino, it was great and a fun place to get acquainted. Yesterday was Boston. We stayed onboard, our daughter and son in law came onboard and had lunch and we just hung out at the pool playing cards and relaxing. Kathy and Frank went into Boston for awhile. Today is Bar Harbor, what a fabulous place, would love to spend a few days here. Weather is fantastic, warm, but not hot, a fall feel in the air, but most plesant. We did a "Best of Bar Harbor" tour, all over the island, lobster lunch and a really nice B&B, up to Cadillac Mountain for incredible views - finally back on the ship, getting ready to head out for Halifax. Of course the ship is wonderful, suites and terrific, food is great. Ate at Compass Rose last night - think overall I like it better, but Portofino was great and we will probably eat there at lease once again. drinking and eating way too much, but what the heck thats what vacations are for right??? <img border="0" alt="[beer]" title="" src="graemlins/beer.gif" />
Will post more in a day or two.
JOAnn