Getting ready!

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23 more days until we leave for our Transatlantic Cruise. It is a 16 day cruise beginning in Rome, going to Spain, Portugal, St Maarten and ending up in Ft Lauderdale. Ken and I will be flying to London, taking a train to Paris, exploring Paris for 2 days, then taking an overnight train to Rome, where our cruise begins. I will be keeping you up to date as much as I can (some entries may be late). I will also include pictures when possible. We will be meeting 8 of our friends in Rome who will join us on the cruise. Let me introduce everyone: Me~Margie, and my husband Ken will be celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary on this trip (it actually was September 23rd). We will meet our friends in Rome before getting on the ship. They are:
Larry and Henna Busboom, Tucson; Bobbie and Annie Schultze, Tucson, Jack and Minnie Kochur, Tucson and Jack's sister: Janice and brother in law: Richard. I think they are from Virginia. Henna is originally from Scotland. She has a history of many occupations. A few are: nanny, masseuse (unlicensed), coffee/donut worker (she caught the shop on fire), travel agent, worked in a haberdashery (selling nylons), veterinary assistant, dental assistant and a chocolate factory worker. Henna and Annie are my best friends. They live life largely. Annie is from Australia and once got kicked out of the country of Bermuda for causing too much chaos. We are all so excited to share this adventure together and will share it with you! Hope you enjoy it!

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Comments

[Kim Hartlin]

Best of luck
Hi Margie Congratulations for your 30th wedding anniversary and best of luck for this amazing trip. Thanks Kim hartlin http://www.thunderbowexpeditions.com

[Richard Morgan]

I hope you enjoy your cruise
Wow, I hope you enjoy your cruise! My wife and I love to travel. take care RJ www.rjmorgan.worldventures.com

[MargieAnn]

Thank you
Thanks! Stay tuned for updates once the trip begins.

[MargieAnn]

Thank you
Thanks! Stay tuned for updates once the trip begins.

[Renee Amico]

How exciting!!
This sounds like an exciting journey for all! Thats the way it works MargieAnn, you roll with the road blocks when traveling and find another route! It makes it more entertaining. One word of caution; while on the overnight train to Rome, please have Ken remove his belt and use it to secure the doors shut if you are in a sleeper. This will help deture any theives looking to steal valuables and or passports. Sleep with your passport on your person!! Wishing you a safe and memorable passage!! Happy B-lated Anniversary to you both! Renee

[MargieAnn]

Thanks Renee
Thank you Renee. That is good advice; we purchased the holders that you wear around your neck; we can put in our passports, credit cards, cash, et. Anymore advice you can offer will be greatly appreciated! Margie