Patrick, I can't believe this post. Thank you for all you time and kindness over the months. I truly hope you saw my thank you and report on Maggie Jones in London and on The Bubble Room in Captiva. I knew you were traveling in the US this summer and was delighted one day to see you post on the Europe board from a cafe. I replyed right away and always hoped that you checked back to that thread.<BR><BR>Love ya Patrick.<BR><BR>linda

As we say in Brazil, what would be made of the green if everybody lked it yellow?<BR>I love cruising, but I understand that not everybody likes it. It might feel confining, as Patrick says, boring, and frustrating to some. What's the problem with that?<BR>Not everybody loves Paris, or Amsterdam, or London, or Barcelona. Many do, some do not, and I don't see a problem with it. Some of us like boutique hotels, others prefer large hotel chains. Some like to be in the center of things, others prefer it quieter...Some like the mountains, some like fishing, others don't.. I don't see anything wrong with this ample possibility of choices. It's good the we are given the chance of choosing what suits us and our preferences better-- choosing makes us individuals, rather than a mass. Diversity, as I always say, is great ( as far as we respect others and their choices), whereas standardizing everything would be immensely boring..!!! <BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>S

Surlock, I agree with you again..personally I hate cruises, because I get seasick and would not want to spend a holiday with the same bunch of people.But-this post is not about cruises, it is about Patrick and and Susans vague post of admiration? So I would like to put in my bit-Patrick, I think you are great and nicer than a lot of people deserve you to be.You are experienced in travel, you are kind enough to share your experiences with this forum,and you do so with good grace-That said, I can only wish there were more like you on this board! <BR>Cheers~Patrick!