my partner and i are getting excited about getting a room. courtney said we are #1 on the list. margie is a retired teacher from boston and i am still working as a school nurse in dallas. two more years to retirement and i can hardly wait. we too loved HAL and look forward to the norwegian line and comparing the differences. anyone in the north texas area going on this cruise? talk to us as we want to meet up with fellow texans. we recently got together with a lady who has cruised with olivia; in fact, she was on the alaska trip too. this year should go quickly.