Heading for Venice with a day at sea traveling from Athens up the strait between the east coast of Italy and the Eastern European countries including Slovakia, Bosnia, Albania, Slovenia etc.

Continued up the strait through the night with the dark coastline sprinkled with the lights of isolated villages and towns on the coast and in the hills.

Big deck party was on last night with many people up dancing. Jeannie and I visited the casino for the first time for a flutter and finished positively. And discovered strawberry daiquiris.

With today being a sea day and last full day there's a real party vibe throughout the ship- everyone soaking up the last day.

The last formal night tonight, biggest show of the cruise in the Theatre, and a ball in the Piazza as well as other activities. We will tog up one more time and cram in the last crowded nights entertainment.

Went down to the lobby with everyone else to get a preview of our shipboard account including the excursions, photos and onboard drinks. Stop printing! Why do you keep printing?! Ok, not so bad.