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Update – January 26, 2024

(Please note: To keep abreast of our ever-evolving events, some past Updates are included herein or linked below.)

Hey, CT Fam!

Just thought we’d share this little bit of drama regarding the “original” Enterprise Model built by my father – though kinda of a fun story – not only brings back memories or explains more to me & makes one want to go to storage locker auctions at least in the LA area – right!?

See you at the end of March in San Diego!! ;-))


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“GENE RODDENBERRY’s long-lost pre-production model
of the USS ENTERPRISE found…on eBay…listed for just $1,000!”


Best regards,
Charlie
Remote from Coos Bay, Oregon

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Update – December 26, 2023

Hey, CT Family!!

Now that we have the CT family hotel change all done to now the Omni Hotel downtown (only one cabin stayed put) and baseball game and Cocktail party set – Insightcruises leader Neil (Big Trek Fan! and CT fam member too!) has just completed the “Mini” Solar Eclipse conference Program Guide – and he wanted me to share this to any of you that are sitting on the fence about joining this very engaging program!

Please note: timing could change before actual printing of same. Seating for the full conference is sold out.

Speakers and guests will have tickets to the game as well. For those of you attending the Padres vs Giants game and staying at the Omni – tickets are $119pp – include ballpark food & drink, semi private patio access and seat – this is actually below cost! ;-))

Cost of the mini con is $750pp.

Please feel free to reach out with any and all questions.

Best regards,
Charlie




Update – December 26, 2023

Hey, CT Family!!

Astronaut Reisman and family

Astronaut Garrett Reisman and family – he is sailing on the Eclipse cruise, too!

Still cabins & mini Solar Eclipse conference seats available & now added a Baseball game to our options!!

A very important change and at the same time a very engaging & unique opportunity has evolved for all the CT 24 cruising family to know about:

To start – for logistics & more reasons, our pre-cruise hotel (originally via HAL/CT) has been changed to the Downtown San Diego Omni Hotel – which in the coming days will now be reserved and arranged by CT – but, independent of the cruise line. There are a few of you currently booked independent of the cruise line – Aaron will be in communications with you directly.

To give perspective on the Omni hotel location: it is very near the Gaslamp District (Hard Rock & much more), across from the SD Convention Center, not far from the very lovely Sea Port Village with its marina views, many shops and restaurants & immediately next to Petco/Padre’s Stadium and thus quick access to an MLB game – which is indeed what we now have an opportunity to do! So, new details for the baseball game & pre-game gathering, cocktail party, and transfers are below. But please know – the Omni is a finer hotel and better yet – the hotel costs remain the same in this venue change. Plus, there is greater access to so much more in the area of this downtown hotel.

Yes, for a few, this pre-cruise hotel change may not be possible for various reasons (scheduling/access/arrival etc) and that is just fine – In any case, we can be in contact with each other and individually to determine your needs and desires.

Above said, please understand the post-cruise hotel will not change – it is still arranged by HAL (unless you are wait-listed for same) and is still at the Sheraton Marina.

(Before you read more details below and/or if all this makes sense to you and/or if you have questions – yeah, it’s a lot to grasp – please get back to us ASAP with desires and/or questions. Again, we need to finish this change prior to Christmas or a couple days after)

So to continue with explaining the new additions or changes mentioned above, the exciting addition to this pre-cruise hotel venue change is that we now have another really fun opportunity to mix & mingle with the CT family, IC science speakers & the fellow eclipse chasers. That is, the evening of March 29th, we all now have the option to attend a SD Padre’s vs SF Giants baseball game for the MLB season opening weekend game #2 on Friday, March 29th. Our stadium/game access includes access to a semi-private “Skyline Patio” with food, drinks and your seat – for those of you now staying at the Omni, the cost for the ball game is $119pp. For emphasis, inside the stadium and prior to the baseball game, food/drinks are included and served from approximately 5:30pm to 7:40pm in a semi-private terrace/patio setting. First pitch is currently scheduled at 6:40pm. Another big plus for Omni hotel guests is that we have direct access to the stadium via a pedestrian bridge between Petco stadium and the Omni hotel. A Omni hotel room key and game ticket are necessary to use this access. Direct access is a huge deal as it will be typical “ballgame/stadium busy” in the downtown area before, during and after games at Petco.

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Additionally, there will be a joint cocktail party at the Omni hotel from approximately 4pm to 5pm. Cost for the cocktail party is still $79pp – but you may not need to combine this with the game as it is perhaps just a lot when combined with the game, food & drinks?? Up to you. Though if you are not going to attend the game and you already signed up for the cocktail party – then this cocktail party is for you.

So, as many of you have already booked and paid for the cocktail party for the original hotel stay – the math stays the same. If you want to add the game or switch attendance for either, we will work out the math.

The only issue or mitigating item for you to think about with this hotel venue change is that transfers from the SD airport to the Omni hotel will be on your own – that is, transfers are now not included from the SD airport to the Omni hotel. So, Uber or taxi transfer will be necessary – but we just checked Uber, and the fare is approximately $20 to $25.

A bus transfer will be available from the Omni to the pier starting at approximately 11am and last operations will be about 12:15pm. Though honestly, it may be more expeditious to take an Uber or taxi to the pier. Either way, please make sure all your luggage and hand carry-get on board the bus or your Uber/taxi ride and then to the porters at the pier or carried by you on board. We are currently scheduled to sail on the Zaandam at 3pm on Saturday, March 30th. There are two HAL ships in port this day. As you all well know – embarkation and disembarkation are always busy! Please don't be late!!

With all mentioned above – if it turns out that you desire or need to remain at the HAL arranged Sheraton Marina Hotel – you can certainly do so. And those included arrangements will stay the same – Except there will be no pre-cruise cocktail party. Though you can still add the ball game for $169pp – and you will have to make your own way to/from Petco stadium and access can not be made via the Omni/Petco bridge.

Pricing and availability is limited and subject to change. We really need to get this all done prior to Christmas or at the very least a few days afterwards – if not changed by then, we can’t do changes without additional fees.

So, please reach out to let us know your intentions or desire or questions.

Please know these types of changes keep us very busy – Thank you for your patience.

More details to follow as we get closer to sailing date. And/or additional information will be sent with your travel documents.

Again – best of Holidays to you and yours!

Thank you for the Holiday cards!! ;-))

Aaron Cell 310-909-9685 for text and Whatsapp as well or email cruisetrek@gmail.com.

In appreciation,
Charlie & Aaron
remote from Palm Springs, CA




Update – December 18, 2023

Hey, CT Family

Happy New Year & Holidays to you all!! ;-))

This note includes a heads-up on a few new happenings.

This email will be followed up by a second email to those booked for our CT 24 Solar Eclipse cruise March 30, 2024 – mentioning a hotel venue change and fabulous opportunity to mix and mingle with CT Family and Astrophysicists and amateur astronomers (eclipse chasers) by way of attending a Padres baseball game the night before our cruise departure in San Diego.

Final payment date for our Mexico CT family Eclipse event at the end March 2024 was yesterday, and we are busily processing payments. Also, we are working on some more planning as we were just in SD checking out the scene.

Space is still available for CT 24 – important for those still on the fence about booking this cruise – we still have a few cabins available for our Solar Eclipse / Science cruise. ;-)) Please get to us ASAP if you are interested.

Now if that’s not enough :-)) – we go to an additional cruise idea to ponder below:

CT family M/M Purvis and Evangos are sailing on a Snake River trip – May 6, 2024. Anyone want to join them?? ;-)) The below link will show you the itinerary. But call or email Aaron for good pricing and more.

American Queen Voyages – Spokane to Portland

Anyone want to join us on the above??? Supply is very limited and timely. CALL OR EMAIL US ASAP IF YOU IF ARE INTERESTED.

Be well & travel safe and Happy Holiday Season to you all.

Best regards,
Charlie
remote from San Diego, CA




Update – June 7, 2023

Just in case you didn't know ;-))

The Cruise Trek family is cruising next March 30th - April 13th, 2024!

And we are combining Cruise Trek with a Eclipse event and an optional Science Conference on board with astronauts and more!!

Please check out our web site – cruisetrek.com or the attachment below.

For both – simply send us a booking form downloadable from our web site and we’ll take care of the rest.

Inventory is limited for both the cruise and the additional conference.

Click this link to find out more about the Solar Eclipse in Mexico on April 8, 2024.

Be well & safe!

Best regards,
Charlie

Charles C. Datin, Cruise Trek
Mail to – PO Box 4277 Malibu, CA 90264





Update – April 22, 2023

Hi, Cruise Trek Family!

Cruise Trek 2024 guests include:
(Of course schedules permitting)


wikipedia.org/wiki/John_de_Lancie
wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Menyuk
wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_B._Moore

(Tim Russ will be on board as well with our InsightCruises eclipse conference.)

Hope this note finds you all very well. After our trip down Baja – We are back in central coast of California for a lovely spring after all our rains here.

In this note, we just wanted to let you know that our ship and cruise for next year is filling up!! With that, we have produced a new Booking Information Sheet, including an extension of discounts and sadly some price increases and/or wait listed categories. Thus, for those of you who are still maybe thinking of joining us on Cruise Trek 2024 to Mexico for a Solar eclipse from San Diego – please think about earlier than later ;-))

Going to visit the Traveler (Eric Menyuk) tomorrow – he is doing well after knee replacement, and he and Laurie should be sailing with us too next year!

Other item for CT 24 – for hotels in San Diego – as soon as we know or have more information on same, we will advise. Though again – Downtown San Diego, the airport, logistics for the cruise pier and our eventual hotel(s) is really super simple to navigate. Uber and taxi (if necessary) providers make it even quicker and easier!

Side note – looks like we are taking a couple personal trips this year – one out of Boston for 35 days (Voyage of the Vikings) and another from San Diego once again to the South Pacific including French Polynesia, Samoa, Fiji, Cook Islands, and Hawaii for 51 days. There are super specials on these itineraries – anyone want to join us and/or spend your family or children’s inheritance now??? ;-))) Let us know ;-))

Be well & safe,
Charlie & Aaron




Update – January 17, 2023

Hey there, Cruise Trek Friends & Family!

Hope all the Cruise Trek Friends & Family all had a lovely Holiday Season! Thank you for all the holiday cards and notes – seriously appreciate seeing and hearing about your lives. Especially as we are both pretty much maintaining our vagabonding life! – Your communications helps us stay connected to “home & family”.

So, after our Thanksgiving cruise & Oregon Coast driving trip in December, we are now in the San Diego area and about to start an adventurous drive to the tip of Baja California. I say “adventurous” as we will stop to assist migrant orphans, drive desolate stretches in our tiny VW Bug, camp, visit hot springs, walk isolated or remote beaches and maybe swim with some big “fish”!! As such, this is all R & D for Cruise Trek 2024!

Mexico

Highlights of Charlie & Aaron’s trip down Baja and the beauty of the Sea of Cortez, left to right – Vibrant Bougainvillea in Mulege; sea bird in Loreto Harbor; Aaron and our “Bug” transport on the beach in El Burro; and self -ontained campers an hour north of Loreto in Santispac Beach.

Speaking of the next CT cruise – we are very excited to share: Cruise Trek 2024: Mexico, Sea of Cortez & Solar Eclipse! We will sail March 30, 2024 – April 13, 2024 roundtrip from San Diego, CA. And, yes, it includes a Full Solar Eclipse!

There is much more here! With many great particulars about this event, I think it’s easier to simply write more as a list. In that – we sail round trip once again from lovely San Diego, CA (very fondly remember Hawaii cruise?); an easy get to embarkation city; we sail on a 1423 passenger ship (as opposed to a gargantuan); enjoy a 14 day cruise with 4 full days at sea which all means loads of time to intimately engage (“hang time” as Tom Hanks calls it) with one another and guests; then eight ports to engage more so or explore; includes an astonishing event such as a full solar eclipse, a private area for eclipse viewing; even better is that we’ll have friendly amateur & professional astronomer scientists, an astronaut and a family of dedicated travelers who are also eclipse chasers in our private area to engage with as well!; then there is the optional choices to attend a production from Insight Cruises astronomy conference program – want to immerse yourself into exoplanets, the Webb telescope, travels to Mars and ask an astronaut questions? Yes, we are a crossover event.

Oh, yes – think I mentioned “guests” above but didn’t specifically mention that Tim Russ is an amateur astronomer and sailing. And John de Lancie just responded with “the cruise sounds like a lot of fun . . . Count Marnie and I in.” How about a Q vs Tuvok/Spock reading??

So we have a terrific opportunity to once again enjoy a different culture, learn some science, leave our comfort zone and get real! Remembering our trip to CERN and actually being able to go down into the collider tunnel?? WOW – right!?

Loads of details and choices to make – though don’t worry – the trip is easy to put together for you! Call or email with questions. Also, please leave us a message, and we’ll get back to you.

Hope you can make it to San Diego in 2024!!

Take care of yourselves, stay safe & well,
Charlie & Aaron
Aaron.cruisetrek@gmail.com or cruisetrek@aol.com
310-456-7544


Couple last items:

As to our past Iceland cruise over the summer – Carolyn M. – miss you & loved getting real with you. Al P. – my goodness – very personally touching your share about the exploring CT has done over these past 30+ years and the story about your son Clay having John de Lancie share an identifying moment. If I may I quote John? “Reeead!!”

We have to also mention – Aaron and I have directed many of these special events for Insight Cruises in the past – so fulfilling, educational and enlightening! Can’t say enough about the quantity of brain food passed to you!! Either way – hope you can join us for the cruise and science adventure of a full solar eclipse – if not even more – the full or limited conference. Additionally, the conference portion will sell out for sure!! So, please reserve asap. Not only that – but, for these lifetime special events – the ship will sell out as well.

Some great links to explain more of the Solar eclipse, Insight Cruises Conference speakers & more:

Wikipedia – Solar eclipse of April 8, 2024

“How Artists Have Depicted Eclipses Across History”The Atlantic, September 2, 2016

Mexico’s Solar Eclipse 2024

If you choose to join us on the above – We seriously suggest you also purchase (currently on sale) the “Have it all” @ $50 pp per day includes: $200 Shore Excursion credit, 2 Specialty Dining meals, Signature Beverage Package and basic Wifi

Anybody watch “Good Night Oppy”? – The documentary about Mars rovers Spirit & Opportunity. One thought – Poignant how scientists & engineers and how they identified with these professions and personalities as children – was/is amazing! Makes me wonder how we identity or what we identify with in Star Trek? ;-)

Orphans in Mexico

Treating migrant orphans to food & treats in Mexico – This photo is especially endearing – as I didn’t really notice at first the little girl in center/front with a big smile – she was so isolating and sad as we were feeding them – but, then when colorful & fun throws, toys and treats came out to all – it’s like she came alive at feeling not so “less than”!



Update – March 7, 2022

Just a quick note on a couple items –

Our web mast Cheryl has the booking info sheet for the “Bonus” cruise first announced on our website’s February 5th Update – The Caribbean and partial transit of the Panama Canal for November 21, 2022 – now loaded to the cruisetrek.com website. If you would like to join us – please complete the booking form and send it in to us via email and we’ll get back to you with final pricing and perk offer. As of this writing it’s all still pretty good! ;-)

Don’t think we mentioned last time – The cool part of this cruise (as opposed to a typical full transit) is that we are scheduled to transit the New Lock into Gatun Lake – then have an opportunity to take some really great shore excursions into Panama – for ourselves we are looking forward to a day trip to Panama City – never been there before!! ;-))))

Thing is also (at this time) you’ll have to have a valid passport to enter Panama and thus entertain the idea of participating in an excursion. It is always a good idea to have a valid passport and a must to have it valid at least 6 months prior to the start of your travel. Further on this topic: if there were ever an emergency and you had to get home from out of the country – a passport makes the transit so much easier – if not simply even possible.

Additional info is that Eric Stillwell (co-writer of ST: TNG “Yesterday’s Enterprise”) and his lovely wife Debra are sailing on our Iceland cruise this year. And Lolita Fatjo (ST: script coordinator) and her engaging/energetic man Jim look forward to joining us on our Danube III river cruise. Of course – always subject to changes/surprises/additions/subtractions. It’s a fun thing to google these two!! ;-))

Charlie & Aaron
Returning to LA, CA from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico area at the end of March




Update – February 5, 2022

Hey, CT family once again!!

Now to Cruise Trek for 2022
Indeed – both are still looking to be a go!

Iceland Adventure (July 31 – August 14, 2022) seems the most popular and is sure to be just that!

The ms Rotterdam – it’s really an iconic new class of ship from Holland America! Thing is, after 2 years of pandemic cancelations and this itinerary being so seasonally limited, it has less availability. However, send us a booking form, and we’ll take care of you! To learn more – this itinerary link tells of the ports, times and descriptions of a truly picturesque adventure. Booking form Iceland.

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“Danube III – Bucharest to Budapest” River cruise (August 15 – 22, 2022) is again really a do-over for the low water issue we had the last time we tried this sailing as we missed so much of the actual cruise itinerary. Yeah, we do have in the itinerary description the possibility of going to Dracula’s castle BUT – mostly just as an FYI and for those that couldn’t do this trip the last time – none who did this “Dracula” pre cruise tour last time will do this pre cruise tour again – they are now doing the Istanbul pre cruise package this time or flying straight from Amsterdam after our “Iceland big ship” trip to Bucharest to board all together there for this truly amazing experience. So, yes, please do check out the itinerary. Booking form Danube III.

The cool news – Late last year, I communicated with one of our favorite people (also known as “Q” – John de Lancie) and if scheduling and all else works out, he would like to sail with us on this River CT Adventure. Plus, we have a couple other CT family guests in mind. Scheduling will determine.

Alright now!! – So here’s one more cruise option for 2022! Caribbean & partial Panama Canal cruise – November 21 to December 2, 2022. Want to share Thanksgiving together again?? Remember New Orleans and dinner at the Ritz Carlton a few years ago? I still remember that very fondly! That is, still not intrigued enough by the two fabulous overseas trips above?? And you are thinking you simply want to partake in something a bit closer to home and maybe over a holiday time frame – Well, maybe we got the ticket??? Aaron and I – along with some friends/ neighbors will be cruising over Thanksgiving on another amazing newer ship from Celebrity Cruise Line. Want to join us?? Let’s make it a holiday party! We’ll have one of the few two story suites on board! Please come join us! Yup – Party in Charlie & Aaron’s cabin! As always, you never know who might jump at the chance to share this potential CT “family” time. The itinerary includes stops at Aruba, Curacao, Bonaire, Colon/Panama, Panama Canal cruising and Cartagena/Colombia.

We can book this one for you, and we’ll send invite to our entire goings onboard. No booking form just yet on this – maybe to follow – but send a note or call us, and we can give you more info and get you booked when the time is right.

Again – please take care of yourselves, stay safe & well,

Charlie & Aaron
Still remote from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

PS
Hey, so – any questions what so ever – availability, guest, trip, safety and protocols – please feel free to reach out. You can call us even while we are here in Puerto Vallarta – just call the office number and we’ll pick up here! And if we don’t pick up – please leave a message and we’ll get back to you. Phone calls are better if you need specifics or nuances answered. Otherwise send an eMail – that always works. And we can always call you as well. At any rate, always nice to hear from you all.

Charles C. Datin, Cruise Trek



Update – January 31, 2022

Hey there, Cruise Trek Family!

(Note: This update is a bit more on the personal – Feb 5th is more trip specific)

Panama Canal Cruise

Highlights of Charlie & Aaron’s cruise, left to right – the Panama Canal; ship docked in Huatulco, Mexico; and the famous Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Been way too long! Hope all the Cruise Trek Family is very well considering the ever-changing world pandemic of Covid… Goodness, is this going to end, or do we just have a bit different way of life? In any case, while we have communicated with or seen many of you over the last several months – thought it time to get this communique out to you all once again.

Considering all – the holidays were a mixed bag this year – sometimes very quiet and secluded and at other times busy with traveling and getting out and about – thank goodness!! We enjoyed a driving trip to Las Vegas and visit/stay with Ron & Barb Moore again this year in December – they took us to see a UNLV production of “Little Shop of Horrors” – that was fun! “Feed me, Seymour!”

Then to “Ma & Pa” Menyuk several times as well and again, which is always dynamic and energetic! Plus, we had a really fun lunch date with Karen & Lisa in SD previous to those. So, yeah we got out a bit and semi back to normal – mostly still also just careful – like sanitized and masked. With those experiences, we also felt comfortable enough (being fully vaccinated and boosted) to test the waters further – with that, we took a 14-day Panama Canal cruise from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale!!

“Fascinating” (as Spock would say) – it was really very nice! Similar to our wonderful French River cruises over this last summer the ship was way less than half full, and the staff were so kind and welcoming – probably, either just happy to be working again or just to see humanity out and about! And, yes, cruise lines protocols are in order for good structure and best direction in times of COVID – all in a positive way. And for the most part they all work really very well. Again, those of the CT family that cruised this last summer – saw how it all came together.

Similarly, it certainly takes a bit of strength of character and as well, the ability to roll with the fluidity of change – with that, our Panama Canal cruise was really very enjoyable. People just seemed to understand the new dynamic and thus made it work. And when things changed, we rolled with it. Sure and as always there were a few “grumpies” or “moments” – But honestly, I have traveled in times of global & more local consternation and to places both close and far away – turns out those were the most experientially rewarding trips ever as was this opportunity to visit the canal once again. Happily, the desire for engagement & thus goodness seemingly comes to the larger majority.

As a side note – the third time through the canal for me – was the best!! The human accomplishment, the struggle and the discoveries during the build – much more impactful this time – amazing what humans can do when they we need to overcome adversity – again – strength of good character and decency come to mind.

Speaking of travel – currently I write to you from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! How about that!? And it is busy here! We notice rentals are in high demand, thus costs are much higher. And while shopping or indoors, people do mask, while outdoors there is a mixture. Seems similar to most everywhere we have been – home and abroad. Therefore, it seems people are more relaxed about travel – but careful when they need to be – simple – conceptually really. And with that – people seem to be enjoying the hotel, apartment or resort location they inhabit even more than going out. Thing is, science & Data seems to be saying if you have your shots and follow necessary protocols when needed for the whole – we’ll all be ok!

Take care of yourselves, stay safe & well,
Charlie & Aaron

Remote from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico




Update – September 17, 2021:

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Another fun-filled CT Family Cruise in 2021! ~ Photo courtesy of Brent Stein.

Hi there, CT family!

Looks like Web Master Cheryl will be a bit longer delayed in getting our site update with next year cruise information – so we thought we would forward same directly to you. Cheryl is selling family home and will be driving home to PA from CA.

Please forgive us if you receive this more than once and please delete the additional emails. ;-)))

Those of you that sailed this year know all worked very well – more to follow on web site. However, Dom’s note below says a lot! ;-))

Be well & stay safe.

C & A

Best regards,
Charlie


Hi Guys! I’m still chuckling looking at the ‘cast photo’ with only Charlie’s head, hovering in sunglasses like a Where’s Waldo cartoon!! You are priceless my dear!!

This was most certainly one to remember and treasure.

I’ve returned to LA about 5 days ago with a renewed lease on life.

I hadn’t realized how much I missed being around people quite apart from getting to do that in such beautiful and picturesque locales in the world. So, to all of you a heartfelt Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.

Ibiza was paradise.

Mut sends his love to all.

We swam a mile a day in a bay 10 min walk from his house. The water is so clear and a perfect temp for swimming. And looking down as one made one’s stroke was like having a National Geographic film unfolding beneath one. Truly mesmeric!

One regret:I didn’t send a box of that Fronsac La Dauphine home. I bought one bottle at the Chateau and drank it with Mut on our second night. Delicious.

Anyhoo? hope everyone is as happy about the trip as I am.

Can’t wait to see everyone again very soon.

Dominic xx


And here’s a note from our friend, Eric Menyuk ~

Okay, so I always have such a let down after returning from a trip with my Cruise Trek Family. As always, an awesome and magical experience. Both Laurie and I had such an amazing time with such a warm, fun; creative and welcoming group. As you know, I am generally an anti-social homebody, and was enjoying working and living in my sweats 24/7 and only seeing people as the “Hollywood Squares” on my computer screen. But, despite my curmudgeonly attitude toward traveling and, well, people, I had the best time in a beautiful country.

I never felt worried about COVID. And contrary to stereotypes that say otherwise, we found all of the French people warm and welcoming (aside, possibly, from the 17 or so I knocked into the Garonne River while riding an electric scooter). The crew was phenomenal, and the Captain was the most personable we have found.

Some of the most beautiful countryside we have seen and, of course, hectares and hectares of amazing vineyards. Even for someone who does not drink, I never felt I was missing out given the spectacular views and incredible architecture. Not to mention the 92-year-old guide who lived in the castle she showed us (with the “Monty Python”-esque defense, “Come closer so I can drop a rock on your head.“).

And, of course, you guys are the best. You always have a home here in California with us. But like the character I played on TNG, we know that you are Travelling Men.

All the best. Love Eric (Pa).


Lolita was simply heartbroken to have missed this last adventure...

She asked me to send the below to you all – and wish you the best as well... ~

What a great group photo! Everyone looks so happy and relaxed. Jim and I are still talking about how sad we were to miss this trip of a lifetime but hopefully we will see all of you next year or sooner!!!!

Lots of love – stay safe

Jim & Lolita




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