Holland America's Pinnacle Experience...

The short story is we spent a large part of the afternoon in a hands-on cooking class with the executive chef from our cruise ship's premiere dining experience (after I spent the morning going a couple of shades of blonde...) Then we spent the evening dining in the chef's Pinnacle Grill.

The long story -- complete with pictures -- waits for a cheaper, more stable internet connection.

Next stop, Costa Maya Mexico...