We are really looking forward to seeing everyone again. We have been having an incredible spring snow storm this weekend with about 20 cms dumped over the past 36 hours or so.  The attached photos give you some idea of what it's like at present - quite amazing.  This winter has been brutal - very cold and lots of snow.  We are badly in need of some sunshine so are taking ourselves off to Istanbul and Dubrovnik for R&R in May.  We are looking forward to the break away.  By the time we return to Calgary, we will only have about 6 weeks to go before we leave for home - the time will no doubt pass quickly.

A gentle cruise with a difference.  Apparently barbed wire on the back deck and a convoy crossing to the Red Sea near Somalia with a variety of ships include the helicopter gunships and navy cruisers.

According to the 2nd newsletter they are now in Egypt after the travel warning was lifted.  Check out Bruce and Jill in Arabian costume.

Read in full in the attached 2 pdf files.