So looking forward to getting on the ship. Truly the easy way of seeing and experiencing a lot of places and people. Regent is our favorite cruise line and it really does feel like home. Over the years we have spent many family vacations on Regent ships. Mitzie so loved to do that slot machine routine. The Voyageur holds 700 people and we have a little over 500 on this leg of the World Cruise. As mentioned in the calendar below we started in Sydney and get off in Bejing-then on to a separate land tour of China. One flight plus one boat equals lots of different locations-no need to pack and unpack, no plane hopping or meal planning and lots to do before the next location docking. We love the thrill and surprises we find in cruising. Entertainment, interesting lectures, exciting excursions, relaxation, fabulous cuisine and lots of "potential" for a little bit of romance! Yes Bubba, a very good reason to haul anchor. A couples massage? Room big enough?
They really know how to welcome you aboard. Bubba is still grumbling about all of the luggage but truth be told he brought more "stuff" than me! Who knew, my little Bubba- could be oh so GQ. But then the ever so fabulous Charlie the Butler showed up to calm Bubba's nerves and did the unpacking and organizing.
Nothing says welcome like Chocolates and Champagne. Thank you Charlie Chan! We know several of the crew. They certainly remember our family and all of the "experiences"....including "football boy Nicholas" running up a bar tab, while in high school mind you, that cost more than his cruise. Apparently, he was enamored with buying drinks for the other underage kids. GRRRRRRRRR.
And the best part of getting on board is meeting up with"old" friends. We visited John and Pat from Houston at their Maine home last summer.
And there is our darling "Pudge" and Larry Jones. These Canadians also spend the winter in Ft. Lauderdale so we have enjoyed their company quite a few times at home as well. Making new friends is absolutely the best part of cruising for the Collins. It reminds me of going to camp!
And of course Pleep is in 7th Heaven.
They really know how to welcome you aboard. Bubba is still grumbling about all of the luggage but truth be told he brought more "stuff" than me! Who knew, my little Bubba- could be oh so GQ. But then the ever so fabulous Charlie the Butler showed up to calm Bubba's nerves and did the unpacking and organizing.
And the best part of getting on board is meeting up with"old" friends. We visited John and Pat from Houston at their Maine home last summer.
And there is our darling "Pudge" and Larry Jones. These Canadians also spend the winter in Ft. Lauderdale so we have enjoyed their company quite a few times at home as well. Making new friends is absolutely the best part of cruising for the Collins. It reminds me of going to camp!
