From The Marriott to the QM2

We stayed at the Marriott La Guardia on July5, then left with Barri, John and the kids for the QM2
Our limousine was right on time and Labac, the driver, wound his way through Queens to the
Brooklyn Port Terminal .  There she stood, large and proud, the QM2, our home for the next week.

Fortunately, our Diamond Club membership kicked in and we scooted to the head of the lines to
expedite the boarding process including our whole entourage.  The British system of classes holds
sway on their ships and we took advantage of our exalted status of top class thanks to the 180 days
we sailed with Cunard.  I'm not in favor of their system but at this stage, I don't plan to change it.

The ocean is calm with cool breezes and no bumpiness.  All six of us have a table at the lower level
in the Britannia Dining Room.  Our head waiter is Chandra,  from Mauritius who is very
competent and cheerful, but since Dario, our former waiter is now working the Princess Grill we
will have to break in this new chap.

So far, we have attended a lecture on early voyages to the new world, attended a musical last
night and listened to a classical concert by Gordona Kostic, Soprano who sang beautifully,
especially the aria, "Mi chiamono Mimi" from La Boheme, a favorite of mine.

It's wonderful to have Barri, John, and the children with us at this time of our waning years.  The
planning was worth every minute.  To see Aubrey and Walter's eyes light up at every new sight
on this great ship is a joy to behold.  I know that Barri and John are now hooked on cruising
with Cunard and will take many voyages in future years.  They will always remember their first
Transatlantic trip on the QM2.