oldmovieguy

Sure thing, I think China will be the coming thing after the Olympics so you will see a lot of Yangste and China seas reviews popping up on here.

Thank you for your kind offer, I shall be in touch if I need questions answered. Having seen some reviews on 'x' vis a vis Yangste Cruises they are as you describe, with shows put on by the crew and guests. The onboard cuisine is not a problem as we do like to try the local dishes and I suspect the 'local' Chinese food will be somewhat different to what is served up at our local restaurant, though Mrs oldmovie says she draws the line at eating from a kerb side vendor, we saw some in Bangkok that would have put a starving man off. Sounds like you had a good time, I trust we will be able to report the same. sailingrose Thank you for your kind wishes.

[ Yes, we want to see photos, and how about a review? We usually do something in Sept and we have some friends trying to talk us into joining them in Mexico. It looks like the economy wont allow it this year as we still have the balance to pay for on our upcoming New year cruise. Give our best to Mrs oldmovie. Hi Keith and Rita As I said to Jennifer I will be snapping and will take some notes for a review. I guess it wont be such a relaxing cruise as the 'Connie' was at New Year and by the way, guess who we saw bopping away on the deck at midnight, you two, a friend had found something on the internet and emailed it over, you two sure cut a rug. We are prepared for a 'busy' Chinese cruise which is fine by us but we understand there is entertainment in the evenings with the Chinese crew and contributions from guests. Jean has made me swear that 'San Francisco' will not pass my lips on karaoke night. Hope that you have settled well and truly in the house and are enjoying life there. Our next foot fall in the USA should be early next year when we re visit Las Vegas, If you make Mexico, enjoy!

[ Jennifer I will be snapping away as we process down the Yangtze, hope that I do not capture any secret installations on the way, our hosts are a bit touchy about that, but perhaps I've been reading to much Ian Fleming.

Mrs oldmovie and I will be leaving for a tour of China from the UK in mid September 2008. Part of the tour will be an eight night cruise down the Yangste River from Shanghai to Chongqing. The cruise line is Victoria cruises and the ship is the 'Prince'. If anyone has done this cruise and can pass on some tips we will be very much obliged.

Happy Anniversary from your UK friends on the Conny New Year Cruise, John and Jean, saw no mention of the waffles, was this an oversight?

Great Video Keith and Rita, brought back some happy memories, albeit not a month old. Jean says she saw me in it but I think she mistook me for Old Father Time. Keep well you two and greetings from merrie old England.

Our first cruise ever was on the the Celebrity 'Conny' for this New Year gone so it was the first time we had gambled at sea. As we doubled our stake money I have to say I found it to be a very enjoyable experience. Our game is Roulette and although we missed the 'Vegas' touch, with free drinks as we played, the atmosphere was very good at times. Using the adage that slots near public areas close to the casino pay out more, to attract business, we tried our hand but to no avail. But hey, it's just for fun and if you can make a few bucks, so much the better.

Great Pics Keith and Rita, I do remember those matching outfits and the cocktail guy. The statuesque lady that you were getting a bit fruity with had me puzzled until I remembered her location, she had a suite on the sky deck as I recall. I thought you may have taken a pic or two of the famed waffle machine so that us novices would know what to look for next time. Nice seeing you both, happy cruising.