This is Paul and our stateroom from the balcony. Since the only time I have internet is when we're in port, I've been hanging on the balcony from when we get back to the ship until dinner. I try to figure out the next days logistics and write the blog while Paul watches TV.

I just found the comments and messages from some of you. Thanks! It's great to hear from family. I'm not sure how to respond individually, so I hope you're reading. Hi Rick, dad, Craig, Greg, Scot, Marlene, mom and Jim. Love you guys.

Yes, the knife attack in Hamburg happened while we were there. All we know about it was what we saw on the news. I'm not sure how close it was to us. No worries!

We love our room on this ship. It's bigger than Royal Caribbean. Some things I like better and some not so good. We miss our past cruising buddies, but we're trying to have a great time here alone.