Hello from at Sea between Madeira & Cadiz!

Voyage has been really great.  Ship is lovely.  Food is wonderful.  Entertainment is very good & fellow passengers are terrific.  Mentioned that I found out that a couple I met last year was going to be on this trip.  We have been hanging out together most of the time & having a super time.  Marty & Ruthie live in Reno, NV but are always traveling.  Marrty has a home in Girdwood, Alaska just outside of Anchorage.  The seven sea days just flew by & we really had a great day in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal yesterday.  There was a Spring Flower Festival going on in town & the main streets were decked out in beautiful flowers plus there were several exhibits.  We took a taxi to the Botanical Gardens on mountain.  It was spectacular including the view.  There was also an Exotic Bird Park as part of the gardens which was also excellent.  Afterwards we walked around the old town area.  It was Sunday so most of the shops & the main market was closed but we still had a great time.  Heading to Cadiz & Jerez de Frontera, Spain tomorrow.  I've been to most ports on this cruise except for Alghero, Sardinia, Italy which is coming up in a few days.  They have a Zumba class every morning which I have been attending.  It is an exercise class to latin music which is a real kick.  I get a great workout.  Also doing cardio in afternoons so that I can continue to eat.  Have been really good so far.  Not doubling up as much as previous cruises.