Thanks for all the info. Far from everything worked out but a plan is being developed and lots of research being done. As of now we are doing two ship excursions, 2 days on our own, and 1 private excursion. The two ship excursions might change to 1 if a private pops on my roll call. Will see. I have Rome all taken care of as the son of a good friend is living there at the moment. I do have one more question that I am finding great debate on. Do you take your passport ashore with you on port days, or do you leave it in safe in room? If you leave it in your room do you carry a copy? What is your suggestion? Getting so many different opinions.