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Joey...having done the Tahitian Princess 10 day cruise before, we can hardly wait to do it again. We like tropical a lot and think Bora Bora maybe the most beautiful place we've ever seen. If you're considering doing it, don't wait to long. I hear the ship is just about sold out.

Looks like we're on the last French Polynesia cruise before TP goes to Alaska for the summer...

Hey Joey...good to hear from you. I see you're going across the big water the same day we board Tahitian Princess. Our memories of our Millenium trip are still fresh and warm. Hi to David. Cheers, M&M

Hi...looking for fellow travellers on board Tahitian Princess April 28, 2008. This will be our second cruise on TP...our first in June 2004. Cheers, Margaret and Mike

Hi, We are 'wannabe's on this cruise from Vancouver to Beijing. You may have already begun a roll call, but we couldn't find it! We are wait-listed for a balcony and/or mini-suite, and are hopeful something will come through. Last spring we had the pleasure of being part of the "Diamond Dusters" on the Diamond Princess from Sydney to San Francisco. Wish we'd decided (much) earlier to book this cruise!! Keep your fingers crossed for us, and we hope to see y'all on board! Mike and Margaret

Joey and David....It was wonderful meeting and 'hanging' with you guys too!! I am ssooooo glad your bug situation got worked out so y'all could have the great cabin you booked so long ago!! One day early on in the cruise Mike and Cleve were returning to the ship, and a guy just ahead of them had a bottle of some kind of alcohol (wine or spirits, I am unsure) . As he passed through security his bottle was confiscated. In retrospect, Mike thought he could have been an employee. At the next port I did buy some wine...knowing I might not succeed in getting it through... No problema. It was quite tasty too! We also came through with a bottle ot Limoncello...THAT's a treat!! Sooo, I guess they (Celebrity/RCCL) have to make a statement....for their own liability. Cheers!

Hi Y'all...Mike and I just made it home this afternoon. (I'll think of laundry tomorrow!!) We spent a night in London (Gatwick) on the way home. Yesterday we flew into Dallas (no bad weather!), then on to St. Louis. We were pooped enough that we spent the night in STL last night. A few errands there today, then a 2 1/2 hr. drive home. It is wonderful being with our two hairy children again...although I think they have a great time while we are gone! We didn't meet everyone from this group on the ship as we were mostly 'hanging' with a group of other friends. BUT, for those of you we did meet, thanks for helping make this cruise so enjoyable! A special 'thanks' to our "scout leader", Diane (and Lou) for arranging such a wonderful day in Naples, and alerting us to the Locanda Orseolo in Venice. (A truly wonderful inn!!!) Paula and Trish, it was also nice hanging our with y'all on the Naples day!! Hope the trip to Chicago goes/went well, Paula! Jackie and Tony, have a safe drive around the country for the next many months! Enjoy..... Cheers, Margaret and Mike

Gail...We're really sorry you are not well. Hope you will soon be on the mend and booking another cruise! What a bummer!!!

Happy (stress-free) packing to everyone, and safe travels! See a lot of y'all in BCN on the night of the 28th! M&M

I dunno Jackie.....If we had a couple of goat cheese souffle's each........BUT, I think they are pretty resourceful...I think they could 'whip up a little something special' for Joey and David! .......Joey, what you THINK is goat cheese souffle....will it really be?!..... :)

Mike and I (along with Cleve, Suzi, Natalie, Catharine, and Jeff) also have booked the Olympic for the 4th. Our res is for 7:00. They say the tables only will accomodate a max of 6, so we'll decide which 'kid' (all adults) will be left off. I am just joking.......We'll probably have to break into 2 tables, which is fine! We are looking forward to the yummy goat cheese souffle and the chocolate souffle. Anything in between will be fabulous too!!

Thanks for all the 'eye ' encouragement and sentiments!! This is soooo coool....no glasses or contacts! At sea days are wonderful (too few this trip!)...We'll do the T-pool/cards, reading, and just hanging out. Totally relaxing! I must admit I have never tried the Cova Cafe, and am looking forward to the hot chocolate!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On the Diamond Princess last spring we had a guy named Frankie who was the best we'd ever had (asst. CD).....He will be hard to top, but we really look forward to Simon! 2 more weeks.....Guess I should decide what to take.......:) M&M

Lasik report....well, it's over!! Mike watched one eye being done, I was 'on my own' for the second eye....I have mono-vision, and they used separate rooms for the surgeries, the first had a viewing window, then I moved to the other without a window. It was painless....just a pressure, as many of y'all already know. I now have these ugly plastic patches 9clear) over my eyes, and feel like a giant insect. BUT the good news is, I can read this computer, and I am sure these patches have no correction....if anything, they distort my vision a bit! So, I will see the Dr. again in the am, then again next Weds. How cool not to need glasses or contacts!! Sorry for any typos....And, thanks much for all your support!!! :))) Margaret

Thanks everyone for all of your positive sentiments! I am excited, and know all will go well!!

Gail and Paul have a great time in Israel.....Where all will you be? Do you have family there? Is this a first visit there? Well, the time has come.....Tomorrow I am having LASIK surgery. The Dr. in STL I have selected has a great reputation, so, hopefully, I will be able to see all of our wonderful vacation without contacts!! YIPPEE!!! Keep your fingers crossed for me....please! Margaret

I totally agree with Jackie about the Goat Cheese Souffle......YUMMY!!!

Thanks for the great review on the Continental Palacete and transportation! Terri and Frank...We have never been on the Millie, but have done specialty dining on the Infinity several times. The specialty restaurant on the Infinity is great!! We have the Olympic restaurant booked for a group of us on one of the 'at sea' days, and are looking forward to it! We booked through the Captain's Club. Other than that, I think you need to wait until you are on the ship. Enjoy! :) Margaret

We are really excited....looking forward to this cruise! Mike and I (as you mentioned)f, along with our friends, Cleve and Suzi and family booked quite a while back, and are really anticipating meeting y'all and having a great time!! Margaret and Mike :)

A little late to brag about it....but we are also doing the DOC DANCE!! We got ours today too!!! Yippee Skippy! :)

We have often taken international phone cards to use as tips for 'extra' service. Jackie...Hope y'all enjoyed Piano Man. We saw him twice 9on the same cruise) last spring, and thought he was great! Enjoy your cruise!! We also are taking the metro into ATH to do it on our own. Mike and I met there (LONG before their metro system existed!), and want to see if much of it looks the same as it used to! On another visit an old roommate and I haggled with a guy in the plaka for 3 hrs. over the cost of a ring. He wanted $40. and I didn't want to pay more than $35 for an 18K gold with sapphires ring...Aaah, things have changed! It will be fun to see if anyone around his address knows what happened (or is he still there running the shop with his father?) to the shop owners! Not too long now! Our docs haven't come yet, but I am sure they will!

Gail....I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know what you mean by the relief though....my heart goes out to you! Margaret

Tonia and Becki, we will adopt you!!! We'll plan on being in the lobby/reception area of the hotel at 7. As someone mentioned, it shouldn't be too hard to figure out who is in our group with Joey's (thank you very much!) pin on! We're looking forward to putting faces to names! :) Margaret and Mike Fliniau

We, too, would be happy to 'host' a guest couple! We are Margaret and Mike Fliniau....Just let us know who we are 'expecting'! :)

Thanks for the welcome back, Jackie.....I have 'lurked' back quite a few pages, and am wondering if anything is mentioned about getting from the ship to the Locando Orseolo in Venice. A while back I threw our names in the hat for inclusion in any plans, but have been away so much I have No idea if anything is in the works. Does anyone know how we, or others not included in this plan, get from the ship into town. Our friends, Suzi and Cleve, are staying at a different hotel than ours, and have no idea what makes the most sense. Please help if you know! Thanks!!! Does anybody know about bus transportation in Barcelona to the Continental Palacete? Again, Thanks! I have spent so much time figuring out other trips/transportation, NOW it's time to get my act together for this cruise!! Margaret

Joey, Thanks much for writing the hotel about a pre-cruise gathering. That sounds like a great idea!! Just let us know the plan when you get a response..... Gail, I am so sorry to hear about your Father.....That is such a touch, sad situation. I wish him peace and no pain....You and your family are in our prayers. Tonia....We also have an Ollie (Oliver). He is a Portuguese Water Dog, and is a bit on the crazy side. We also have another PWD, Casey, who is much more responsible! I just got off an Alaska cruise (with 150-200 former Flight Attendant friends). WHAT A BLAST!! Bless Mike's heart...he stayed home and dog-sat! To jump back to a topic we discussed several months ago....Taking wine/liqour on board a ship.....This cruise (just completed) was on Royal Caribbean (same parentage as Celebrity). The information they sent out states that they have the right to refuse transportation to anyone carrying alcohol. This had my traveling partner a bit intimidated, so she was a good girl (her first cruise). I, on the other hand wasn't good...but not awful either! I packed 2 bottles of wine in my checked bag and had NO TROUBLE at all. I know of people who did buy alcohol at various ports along the way and carried it through security in a tote bag or back pack. They, also, had no trouble. I think the cruise lines are just trying to cover their ***** incase there is a problem. Apparently there have been some lawsuits brought on by underage drinking aboard ships. I think if you use discretion in the amount you bring, and how you board it, you should be okay. Just my experience and 2 cents worth! Happy packing to us all!! :) Margaret