Gary:

Thanks for the information you gave Patty regarding the weather and the seas at that time of the year in New Zealand.  Based on that, it doesn't seem like the Star Princess cruise from September to November would be a good choice for us.  I'd also like to thank you for the integrity you showed in telling Patty your honest opinion.  Too often these days, people are just looking out for themselves and my guess is that most travel agents would have told Patty just about anything to get her to book the cruise.  I've been convinced for a while that it was a good idea to book our travel with you, but this just cements it.  One of these days, we'll find a combination of cruises that will let us take this, or a similar trip, early in the year.

 Thanks again.

 Steve Nelson