Thanks all of you for such kind words about my research! Honestly, I think I might have a problem -- I do too MUCH research. I probably spend 10 times the amount of time researching vacations than I actually do ON the vacations. Oh well, the way I see it, it just prolongs the experience. :cool:
My mom is absolutely stoked about this cruise, and the more I talk to her, the more I'm happy with my choice. I do still want to try Oceania someday, but that will have to wait at least until 2007.