I love cruising and have been one some interesting ones. Alaska was great - we did 8 days on land before the cruise out of Anchorage - beautiful country. Went to Tahiti with six family members two years ago. Lots of different things to do for everyone. Being the senior citizens we mainly relaxed, enjoyed the cuisine and went to the lectures. Do go, you'll both really enjoy it.
I never saw Dark Shadows - was working but my daughters loved it whenever they could watch before big brother would tell them to turn off that trash. I am a big fan of paranormals too.
I was raised in New Jersey but now live outside Los Angeles. I think I'm western which is a little different from north or south, however if I'm pressed, I guess I'm a northerner.