13 sleeps left!!!

Where has the time gone???? I have been following blogs from Princess Dawn (our ship) and have found them to be really interesting. Everyones interests are so different and have found myself connecting immediately with some of the writers. It appears that the cruise so far has produced lots of highs but also a few low's. We are just looking forward to the relaxation, sightseeing, companionship and hopefully lots of laughter. My list of things to do are dwindling. I have purchased Avomine and Ginger....on recommendation from other cruisers. Hopefully we will not need any but better to be safe than sorry. We have never experienced rough seas so are unsure how we would cope. The weather here has been so cold for so long now that it will be wonderful to feel warm. Temp here today was 12 C. In a couple of weeks we will be in approx 30C. Hope us kiwis will cope!!!!! It seems there will be a few of us boarding in LA. I guess it must feel strange to have passengers leaving and arriving for those who are doing the whole cruise. Almost feel like we are invading their home.....but also must be great to see new faces. We have our youngest son (Blake)turning 20 on the 14th August, so have his presents to organise. Hopefully his older brother and sister will celebrate with him. It seems that we are away for Blakes birthday almost every year as we like to take a break during our winter. But have promised him we will be here next year for his 21st....the big birthday. Just have to organise work to keep ticking over while we are away......we have wonderful staff which should help to let Vaughan let go and relax!!!!