Hello everyone,
Am new to the boards (this one and Cruisemates) and have enjoyed, appreciated and been enlighted by what I've read. A group of 7 of us (Mom and Dad in early '70s, my brother and his wife (39/40), plus my husband (43), myself (41) and 11-year-old daughter) will join you on Zdam's 8/16 sailing. Cannot wait! Thank you in advance for translating your incredible insight and experience into well-written posts. I aim to return the favor and add my own experiences (not opinions) after our return.
My 2nd HAL cruise (M'dam 3/31/02) and third overall. So have some cruising experience; more than my brother & sister-in-law, but less than my parents who have logged 100+ days with HAL. Talk about a cross-section of ages & experience! I already know this will be a vacation of (our) lifetime and look forward to wonderful memories. We're a flexible lot with different tastes and interests, but I'm confident the "Z" will meet or exceed or expectations. An open mind will alleviate/overcome some of the smaller disappointments, as well as enable one to fully absorb new and different sights and smells (and I don't mean the *smell* issues previous posters have experienced!)
Did I say I cannot wait until our cruise?!? Bon voyage, everyone.