It is windy today, but the seas are not rough. The sky is blue with patches of clouds. We are on our way to the Northcape and will sail in front of it in about one hour. Tonight we are staying onboard when everyone leaves to go to the cape so we expect to have Signatures all to ourselves.

Last night Mary Ellen, Jim, Ken and I sat in the observation lounge watching the sun just touch the sea and then rise again. It was so calm last night with the brillant sunshine at 1.00am it was mesmerizing. It is daylight 24 hours now and it is so unique you just dont feel like sleeping.

Glad to hear the rates are out for the Mariner. I knew they would arrive just as I left town. Seems to happen everytime. I have someone who will get the rates on the web while I am gone but the office is closed over the weekend for July 4th of course so it will be next week.

Ray said he has been trying to post but cant log on. Perhaps Ken can help him as everyone else seems to be able to get on. I think he has had trouble in the US as well so it may be a problem with his log in for some reason. Ray and Penny are a lovely couple and a lot of fun.

Be back later.