Dubai - January 13, 2018 We left Mumbai, (Bombay) on January 10, and had two beautiful, relaxing days at sea. After the hubbub in Mumbai, a little R&R was really nice. We have accumulated a handful of "friends" we recognize and see often on the pool deck, at entertainment venues or at the buffet . . . some of our favorites are the beautiful dancers from England whose fluid ballroom dancing made me envious, there is the couple we chit chat with at the c...

Ok! Hi! I'm in a bit of a daze. The day of travel has made me feel as if I just woke from dreaming and regained consciousness! Still, I will share what's on my mind. Somehow I thought landing in Abu Dhabi would be a completely new awe-filled experience. I imagined seeing the people and sights would make my heart pound with excitement and perhaps apprehension. Just think about the name, Abu Dhabi! I thought we would hear strange languages, see exot...