Helen and a view of the ship before departing. The ship is not one of the biggest or newest, but it has good service and there is lots to do both on the boat and ashore.

A view of the port of San Pedro as we depart.

A big floating drydock and lots of ship-loading cranes.

A look back at San Pedro as we sail away.

Some birds following us.

Lots of water ahead.

Helen and I near the bow, where it gets quite windy as we sail away.

The sun sets behind Catalina Island to the west of our course.

Me.

Our stateroom -- small but cozy. And it even has a TV.