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So it's 7:30 p.m. here. I'm in the press room, where I feel at home. In great part because it's about as disastrous in looks as The Seattle Times' digs. Ah, what's life without mess, bad technology and a lot of people whose favorite expression is the blank stare. It's popular the world over!
So - I'll check in tomorrow with some final thoughts.
I need to track down the people on my deck who were yelling at porters about their quarters. Too small, was what I heard yelled in accents other than American, thank God. But I have to say on my deck, I'm in agreement - for the price you'll be expected to pay. We were told yesterday minimum sailing is about 1,000 pounds, which, if you look at the latest exchange rate, means you're rushing headlong at nearly $2,000. That's a bit much. And that's per person.
If you want the top of the line, try 18,000 pounds for one of the apartments at the stern. Try doubling that cool amount to get an equivalent in dollars. Story heard yesterday was that a Cunard exec was to have sailed on the maiden voyage in one of the apartments. But a customer called, wanting to book it - for $42,000. Said exec gave up the space for the cash! Wouldn't you?
Way outta my league, I'll tell ya.
Anyway, have a great one. I'm going back to wreak more good ol' U.S. charm on these darlins.
Bye.
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