The Silver Wind

WFG rented the whole ship for the cruise so there was 276 WFG people and 220 crew. We really had service during the whole cruise. A water taxi picked us up at the Westin Hotel and took us to the pier. Notice the outside private decks for each room. Very light and airy and even if the ship was sailing you could sit out there in perfect comfort and order something to eat whenever you wanted to. I ordered pizza once after an excursion and late afternoon nap and I ate the whole thing myself--so much better than American. This was an Italian ship, did I mention that? James is standing with Butch and Flo Chellia who moved here from Singapore in 96. They were so pleasant to be with.

Notice my rock decorated Houston, Texas jeans--always fun to wear. Some of the group waiting for the water taxi to take them to the Silver Wind.

The rooms were very large with a sitting room and two comfy beds in a bedroom.

The closet was also large with a dressing room as well and the bathroom was larger than mine and very luxurious. I also had a separate dressing table with a hair dryer and then there was the separate desk and a bar stocked with juices and soft drinks. etc. You didn't have to pay for anything and could order anything you wanted anytime of the night or day. Did I mention that all ready. Eating seemed to be the most important thing for everyone! Creme Brulet 24 hours a day! That first night we dressed up for the dinner and you could have as many entrees, appetizers, desserts, etc. as you wanted!! It was that way at every meal or buffet. We ate very well every breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the dishes were all so decorative--unbelievable!

Oh, yes, they provide all kinds of lotions, soaps, shampoos of a very high quality. James in the sitting room with the tv which actually had cable.

We ate with Mike and Mary Anne Hinsvark, Jarrod Hendricks and Kenya and Glenn Small--all from the San Diego area and very pleasant dining companions. And then there was singing and dancing entertainment--every night!

Next morning we could shop again before leaving Venice. We opted to stay on board--One couple was late coming back and we sailed without them!!! Took them three days to catch up with us--not a good thing to be left behind without passports.