Ngaire, at first it was resignation and then we began to view things quite differently from when we first embarked. The landscape and people won us over, as did the very fine service and cuisine. We've been spoiled by Regent and our expectations for Deilmann were very high. The initial reaction was one of "OH NO!" We soon mellowed.

Hi Susan! Was meaning to send a note your way. So much going on right now, trying to come back to reality and our PST zone! I found J's reviews to be invaluable and very, very informative, as you know. Thanks for your input and insight.

Sorry to say I am hooked on my computer. The cut-off was probably a very good thing for me (and Alan appreciated more time spent with him). I did survive almost 2 weeks with no computer! We never tried to seek out internet cafes. Too much time touring and wandering (and eating pastries!). Wonder of wonder!

Champagne flowed somewhat at both receptions. However, we are used to Regent receptions, which are sumptiously outrageous (in a very good way!). Deilmann was very low-key, by comparison.

Thanks, Robert! Our entire trip was very lovely. We so appreciate our time to travel and visit places we've dreamed of visiting.

Hi Judith,

You can sit on the sun deck, as there are umbrellas that will give you lots of shade.

You can ask anyone who has travelled/sailed with us - I simply don't do relaxation well, either! Would much rather be on the go. This was a forced relaxation and I found it soothing (in small doses, of course!).

Hi Leslie,

We began this with a very open mind. I guess some sort of reality hit me when we embarked - like "what the heck were we thinking when we booked this?" We were easily and quickly won over. Others may have chosen to look only at what the negatives were. We chose the positives, of which there were MANY!

We had a truly wonderful vacation! Now onto planning Monte Carlo to Dover, Voyager, June 2, 2007!