En Route to Hong Kong

Hello Fellow Travelers,

Had a great day in Kota Kutabalu. I went to a hotel called Pan Pacific introduced myself as a guest on the Queen Elizabeth asked if I could use their facilities. In response I was given a red carpet welcome. I had full use of their beautiful pool, changing room, beach front on the China Sea, umbrella, palm trees and a magnificent view of islands off shore. There was a pool bar with 12 stools in the pool. What a day!!!! Grabbed a cab back to the ship to call it a perfect day.

We were late in leaving, one of the guests was removed from the ship in an ambulance. Things like this happens when the ship is a floating senior citizen complex. I am among the younger guests - I think.

I am looking forward to the next stop. I have been told I will not be able to use my computer while in the area of China. It seems the local government controls even satellites and there is no communication available for anyone.

Speaking of governments, we are still scheduled to go through the Suez Canal. Like other things that too can change. I have a lot to see before that day comes round.

Take care, Spring is on it's way.

Bill