Just to note to say we will be coming to Hong Kong tomorrow about two in the afternoon and are expecting a big change in temperature. Shanghai temperatures were in the low to mid 40's which was hard to take. In Hong Kong we are expecting the sixties.

Ardis...the sail into Hong Kong harbor is great - so much traffic, so much to see. They will give you a "warm" welcome in many ways!

Margo

Ardis, looking forward to seeing you and the rest of the group Saturday! It has been a long time since we both sailed out of Hong Kong on the Mariner.

Our most favorite port for viewing....hope to go again!!!

Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, Marc! Let's see. Was it rack of lamb, cinnamon ice cream, grand Marnier soffle?

Ardis, are you any where near this webcam? I see what looks like a ship docked off in the distance.

Hong Kong webcam

Ardis, yes to all three!!

Karen, I don't think the ship will be in for many hours. It is scheduled (according to website) to arrive at 1600 which is 3am your time.

We have to start packing soon as we have an almost two hour trip by subway and train to get to the airport then a five hour plus flight. We are looking forward to seeing all of our friends and getting to spend a little time on the Voyager.

Reporting in from Voyager at 12:20 pm, Friday, Hong Kong time.

Capt. Dag requested an earlier arrival time but was denied. We've had favorable winds and currents since leaving Shanghai and he had a "few miles in his pocket," and requested to pick up a pilot at 11:00 a.m. He's not sure if the denial was due to heavy harbor traffic or no space at the inn (dock).

Therefore, we pick up the pilot at 3:00 and Capt. Dag estimates we will be alongside the Ocean Terminal by 4:00 and able to leave the ship by 5:00 pm. In prep, we all had our temperature checks this a.m.!

Still not much visibility, but at least the temp has climbed above 60 degrees.

So looking forward to the Hong Kong adventures!

Here at the Northwest Lounge at Narita. It was interesting taking the subway and train to the airport. Nothing like rolling suitcases 4-5 blocks to the subway station then changing subway to train to train. Not too stressing a trip; just close to two hours.

So looking forward to seeing everyone in the morning1!!

Marc

PS Arlene still doesn't know that I changed our tickets from coach to business last week. I am waiting for the surprise on her face when we board and go left instead of right. :D

Marc let us know her reaction when she takes the left!!!! What a neat surprise - can't wait to hear about your reunion - Joanna

Marc...you're a gem - wish they had webcams on planes so we could see her happy surprise!

Margo

That's my new goal in life....to always get to go left on an airplane!!!

I love when we get an opportunity to "turn left" on the plane. The only problem is that lately it seems like all my flights have been on MD-80s, and turning left on those may get you thrown into Guantanamo Bay!!

Have a great time in Hong Kong!!