I couldn't have found something better to do on this last morning of work for the year than to catch up on your most recent blogs... you have to be one of the best writers I've come across on these forums, and it is such a joy for me to read about your trip! Especially of interest is your detail on the staterooms - I've always thought I would want a balcony stateroom but you've shown me that there ARE good inside rooms available too, so I need to do more research! Thanks, keep it coming please!