I'm so glad that you've enjoyed reading it.

Wendy - that was Bill's favorite appetizer of the entire trip. There were several in L'Etoile that I liked even better.

Ngaire - I had written little parts earlier, but finally was able to sit down all yesterday afternoon and finish it.

Marna Lou - I'm glad it took you back to fond memories.

Cyndi - So many other people in the past 16 months provided the same kind of help to me. It was a pleasure to pass on the tradition.

Masaki - You've got to know that I was thinking of you both while we were enjoying that evening and when I was writing the description yesterday!