We end our first leg tomorrow and it has been great. Passengers are enthusiastic and full of energy and lots of fun. Many are not experienced travelers and at Terry Breen's first lecture three-fourths had never been to Alaska. We have found no rude passengers even in the exotic Teas such as the Cheesecake Tea or the Chocolate Tea. I think it just shows that each cruise has its own demography.

According to Captain Philippe, he will be taking the South America trip even though Captain Guillou returns to the Mariner in Tokyo. Both captains are enthusiastic and caring people.

John and Lindsey Barron are the cruise director and social hostess. John keeps us busy with a full calendar so that it is necessary to make choices as to which event to attend. I like this.

Weather in Alaska has been great with loads of sun except one day when it was overcast and drizzly.

Barry Hopkins has returned and is on board but is not taking over as CD until tomorrow. His assistant will be Dionne who is a great gamer, I hear.

I hear Gatowoman is on board but she has not identified herself yet.

Will write again tomorrow.

Oh, yes, lots of whales, Stellar sea lions, harbor seals and otters. Wonderful.