Flight & Departure Day
	We flew into New York the day before the cruise & stayed in Brooklyn at the Marriott. Then it was time to board the Crown Princess!
	Why can't all airports... look as good as YVR? Bonus - we're not delayed! The massive wing of our 747 I love the inscreen TV's.. on Cathay Pacific. Sunset over the wing. The Brooklyn Marriott - great hotel! Our views looking out over Brooklyn towards the bridge. Saturday, September 15: time to board... the ship. Kim listens to James Deering's message View from our balcony: Statue of Liberty ..and Governors Island & Manhattan Kim waits for sailaway Kim & New York Carnival Victory departs. In the afternoon before departure.. we had a CruiseCritic meeting attended by... ...James Deering; we know him from the Oosterdam Sailaway Party Crown Princess Departs NY ..and sails out to sea. Approaching the Verazanno Bridge Heading out to sea at sunset. View from our balcony before dinner. Kim relaxes on the Promenade Deck. Evening classical music in the Piazza. Kim dancing! We relaxed in Crooners. Aaron had a martini... ..and Kim sent an email. Passing by Movies Under the Stars.. ..to get a late-nite snack.