Hello Again!

    I've received no questions to feature in this week's update.  You
all must be veteran cruisers.  That's GREAT.  I'll pass along a few
observations I've made as plans have developed and move on to
"Day Three on the Enchantment of the Seas".

    This week brought aboard our tenth cabinful of cruising friends!
Next Thursday I'll have to lock in the maximum size of our group.
If you're considering joining us but can't get a needed commitment
for another week or two, let me know so I can put a deposit on a
stateroom for you "just in case".  Also, I have heard from several
of you interested in sharing a cabin.  I'll be glad to put any folks in
that category in touch with each other at your request.

    There are now 55 of you receiving these updates.  I hope they
have been a pleasant diversion for all and lead many more to try a
cruising vacation; if not in 1999, perhaps in 2000!
 

DAY THREE ON THE ENCHANTMENT OF THE SEAS

    Tuesday aboard the Enchantment of the Seas is a full day at sea.
Everything is unrushed and more elegant than days in port.  The
excitement of getting to know the ship is winding down now, and I
realize just how relaxing it is to be "out of touch" aboard the ship.
For seven days I'll be taking no phone calls, answering no e-mail,
writing no checks, and feeling totally unburdened of any business
responsibilities.

    Our first port will be reached tomorrow.  There are port lectures
in the "Royal Lounge" about tomorrow's ports of call, St. John and
St. Thomas.  The shopping lecture is a must if you've never been to
the port.  The cruise lines guarantee merchandise purchased at stores
they've found to be reputable.  The shopping lecturer describes the
type of merchandise each port is famous for and provides maps and
directions for seeing the sites.

    Each island has beautiful beaches and lots of water sports
activities.  One of my favorites here is sailing on a private yacht to
Buck Island off St. Thomas for an afternoon of snorkeling.  St. John
is more pristine than most Caribbean islands and great for nature
walks and joggers.

    This day provides that chance to finally start that book you brought
along.  The night life is always active with music, dancing and a stage
show.  Since I want to be well rested, I'll try to leave the casino
before midnight tonight.  If the wagers are going my way, I'll have to
try very hard to leave early.  If I'm giving money to the house, that
bed will seem most appealing.  I'll be sailing to Buck island in my
dreams.

Here's Brooke's numbers again:

Travelmaster Inc.
120 N. Wayne Street
Angola, IN  46703
1-800-662-8010
(219) 665-1166 fax

Best Wishes,

Ken

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395 LN 150 Jimmerson Lake, Angola, IN 46703
219-833-6700   e-mail:kbisson@usa.net

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