I have been waiting for this day for almost a year! At times it seemed like it would never get here, but the last couple of weeks seem to have flown by before I knew it! Tomorrow is the big day and I'm so excited! Let me introduce you to my traveling buddies who are going to make this one of my most memorable trips ever!

First we have my roomie, Diana. Diana and I have been friends forever and I'm looking forward to introducing her to both her first time traveling to Europe and her first time cruising.......I love virgins.......everything is new to them and to see things through their eyes is truly a gift. Now if I can make sure she doesn't fall overboard, we're good!

Across the hall will be Doug and Kristin. Doug is a friend from way back and Kristin is his cousin, but a friend as well. These guys are a hoot to hang out with and I see lots of laughs over the next week or so! And if I lose one of these guys, chances are I can go to the casino and they'll be trying to make enough money to pay for their cruise!!

This will be my first non-working cruise where my time is all mine and I'm EXCITED!! Tune in Friday for the official start of this adventure with our first day n Venice! Ciao!