Hi Everyone, The gang is off again. This time to Dubai (our first stop). This trip is exciting and jam packed. Packing has been difficult. I do not know what to take on this trip. I need to attend a class on how to pack. Pat

Hi Gang, This picture is not where I am. I am in Los Angeles, CA. We arrived yesterday, 3/31/14 at 9:30 a.m. Getting through customs was a breeze because we had Global Entry. I had to pay $100.00 for this and go to Orlando to get everything done, but it was worth it when I looked behind me and saw the line for regualr customs. Many international flights arrive in LA. It can be a mess. But my whole group just breezed through. I have called my cousins to let them...

Hello, I am back in Shanghai. We got off the ship yesterday (Sunday in Singapore). It's been a blast, but I miss home. I have so much to share. Some I have forgotten. Hopefully, the photos will bring it back. Free Wi-Fi is a luxury. So I am blogging while I can. I should be in L A today. It's going to be strange because it will be 13 hours difference. I know what the sun rising in the East really means. We were in Singapore yesterday. I went to the site to ...

Hi Everybody, it's been a while. I have not been able to blog as I thought I would. Today we are at sea. We left Viet Nam headed to Somewhere. It's a whirlwind. We did three ports in Vietnam. The north was old and dirty, the south was beautiful, hot and nice. I cannot put any of my pictures on the blog because it takes too long to download and it is very expensive. Just wanted all of you to know that I am well and miss the dickens out of home.

Hello All, Please take a look at thus toilet. We call it a squatter. You put a foot on either side and open wide. These are widespread. I have not been brave enough to use it. We are headed to the countryside today. This may be my day to use one. Pat