Hi Charlene
Yes we are getting excited, but it still seems so far away! We are doing a 3 day precruise in Rome (have never been) and a 2 day post cruise in Istanbul. So we will be joining you in Rome! By then you may be able to give us alot of good tips about the ship - it is also our first time on the Diamond. What cabin do you have? I think we have pretty much decided to do all the ports on our own with the exception of the Almalfi Coast. We have hired a driver to take us around for a day.

Your "porch time" sounds sooo familiar. My husband and I are getting excited for warm weather too, so we can sit on our front porch rocking chairs with our wine and solve the worlds problems as well as make future plans. We actually had snowflakes here in Alabama yesterday with a record low temp.! But the cold front has moved through and it is suppose to be in the 80's this weekend - so let the porch time begin! I still have not heard of anyone but us on our cruise yet. This will be our first time in the med and I love Italian wine.

You will have a great time in London, I've been twice. Never been to Nice though.

Sally