I have not seen this sailing mentioned elsewhere, so it's time to start a thread (since we leave for our precruise 6 months from TODAY).

Three generations of our family will again sail with Regent. Our Davis sixsome last sailed on the Paul Gauguin last March, and before that in 2004 on NorFjor723.

This trip is celebratory -- this time a Davis trifecta ... (1) my father is retiring after 40 years as a professor at The University of Texas at Austin (he has taught a total of 100 semesters in his entire teaching career), (2) on May 18 our daughter, Meredith, will receive her undergraduate degree from UT-Austin, and (3) on May 19, I will hand a diploma to our son, Oz, as he graduates from high school!

Our precruise is 3 nights in Oslo and 3 nights in Stockholm. We will then spend 2 postcruise nights in Copenhagen before returning home.

I'm still working on a cruise name, maybe an acronym or just an itinerary name (like StoCop714). For us, it may be "070707" since that is the day we depart Dallas!

We cherish our LCT friends from past cruises and look forward to meeting new friends in July.

Luke

Oh Luke, how fantastic. Congratulations to all the Davis family members reaching these highlights. I would love to see your entire family once again & of course to sail with you. But my cruise is earlier in the year. I'll think about a name.
Tell Oz and Oz and Meredith I send my best.

Betty, as I mentioned in an e-mail that I just sent to you, "you will ALWAYS be sailing with us, whether in person or in spirit."

Luke

AHHHHH Luke I Have sailed with Betty too - know your feelings :app: :app:

What a happy time for the Davis family and what a grand way to celebrate. We did a Baltic cruise last year & spent time in Scnadinavia post cruise. This whole trip will be beautiful & breathtaking and a great family vacation. Congratulations to your entire family.

Luke, what a grand celebration for the three generations of Davises! John's and my congratulations to your dad, Meredith and Oz on their respective milestones. Having cruised with the Davis sixsome previously, we know what a great family it is.

And what an experience to be able to hand Oz his diploma personally. For those who don't know, Luke is the extremely able school board president for the Richardson ISD. (Richardson is a Dallas suburb).

You may have everything set for your Copenhagen post-cruise, but in case not I can recommend a reasonably priced hotel right on the central square. It's called The Square, appropriately. If you want more info, just let me know.

I stayed at the Square this past summer and loved it. Smallish rooms, but terrific design. And right next to a very good coffee place.

Diane, we stayed at the Square a couple of years ago and thought we had hit the jackpot. Much less expensive than surrounding hotels, clean, friendly staff, good breakfast buffet. Our room looked out over the city square and we could see all the activity and, if we wanted, hear the concerts going on. Plus it was an easy walk to Tivoli and, in the other direction, the Stroget shopping street.

Priscilla,

We're humbled by your words and blessed by your friendship.

I remember researching The Square in 2003, but I imagine that we will return to the Copenhagen Marriott because we can use points for our two night stay. Not as centrally located as The Square, but we were VERY impressed with the Marriott during our 2004 visit.

Luke

What a fantastic cruise and what a great way to celebrate these milestones, Luke! Should be fabulous!

Masaki

Luke congrats to your whole family on such wonderful achievements! Can't wait to read your live posts on land and sea for your July trip! :)

Today we begin the 6 month countdown to the Stockholm sailaway. Would love to hear from anyone else on this cruise.

Luke

We'll be counting down with you, Luke. By the way, we have a friend who works in Stockholm much of the year (for Ericsson). If you need dining recommendations or any other information an almost-local can provide, let me know and I will ask him.

Hi Luke,

The 6 month countdown will go very quickly! Wishing you and your family a wonderful time. Stockholm is such a great city. The sailaway from Stockholm is something very special as you drift through the Archipelago.

I would recommend Fem Sma Hus (sp?) and smorgasbord at the Grand Hotel as two really good dining options.

Copenhagen Marriott is a really nice property. We found their Concierge staff to be extremely helpful and accommodating. In fact, if you need transport from the dock to the hotel, they will arrange that for you. They are also able to assist with any touring needs you might have. Ngaire/Ken, Leslie/Brad, Alan/me were very pleased with the driver they arranged for us.

Another suggestion, if I may. When you arrive in Copenhagen, check into Marriott first thing. The hotel is very, very busy. They may not have your rooms available; however, if you don't check in early enough, you may well find yourselves "walked" to another property. They will hold your luggage and then take it up to your rooms once your rooms become available. Best to ensure you have a room first, and tour afterwards.

Luke, just catching up and I'm so excited for your family cruise...congrats!!!

Nancy

Sounds like a wonderful and special family trip Luke. Have a wonderful time. Let the countdown begin!

Have a great time. I put our review of last year's Baltic trip on the board if you would find that helpful

We had a ball

Four months from today we board the Voyager in Stockholm. However, I still haven't heard from any of the LCT crew. I know there are a couple of corporate-type groups on this sailing, but I'm hoping there will be a few LCT names/faces with us, too.

Luke

3 months until we sail .... as Ben Stein asked in Ferris Bueller:
"... anyone? ..."

Luke

Hard to believe our LCT group has missed this opportunity. Are you planning to do the day trip to Moscow?

Cheers, Anne

My folks have already been to Moscow a couple of times, so we are going to maximize our time on this first visit to St. Petersburg.

Luke

2 months until our Stockholm sailaway ... are we really the only LCT folks on this cruise?!?!?!

Luke

Two months, Luke! The time can't pass quickly enough. We'll count down with you, then begin the CROSS countdown in earnest.

By the way, I hear you and John were at the voting station at the same time Saturday. What are the chances? (For those who don't know, John and I and Luke and Paula live only a few blocks apart, which we discovered before we all happened to cruise together in Norway a couple of years ago. Isn't LCT great?)

Thanks, Priscilla. And, of course, John and I only discussed vacations, cruises, and family rather than election-related topics.

Take care.

Luke

OK, one last chance .... ONE MONTH from today we sail through the Stockholm archipelago to begin our Baltics cruise. I have still not heard from any LCT folks who will be onboard; pretty amazing, considering that this cruise is on "wait list" status. As usual, we'll report from the ship and imagine that you're sailing with us.

Luke

I did the baltics last year; you will love your cruise with or without lctrs (though with would be such a hoot)

Ah, Luke, and I'll be waiting for those reports. The Baltics itinerary is one that we've not done yet, so I'll be hanging on every word.

One month will go past in no time!