I recently have been told that my post are to long and wordy.  "Word Salad" was the term used.  In addition some comments were made that CruiseCritic.com should not be used as a "personal blog".  I have heard these comments clearly and appreciate them. Yet I have been encouraged to do a "Semi-Live Review/Blog" of my upcoming experience with Oceania Cruises.  I will give a bullet point overview below of some facts for perspective below.  I will attempt to be brief vs. detailed in my responses.  I