Fascinating ways to make your feet hurt
Another year…and fortunately, another cruise. This one is more the standout however. Although they have all been absolutely wonderful, none have been a ‘Maiden Voyage’ on a brand new floating hotel. Yes…it’s fundamentally a cruise ship. But you know, that classification, however accurate, seems less than fitting for something so grand. But…I digress. Before we board our … Read more
The past two days in Osoyoos have been much more in tune with what should be a fundamental part of any vacation – good weather. The dull grey above has departed for parts unknown and a strange yellow globe now lends its warmth and candlepower to our surroundings. Ohhh…right…that’s the sun! We haven’t seen it … Read more
It’s now time to leave our oasis. As with every cruise so far it comes much too soon. A decision was made to take our luggage ourselves in order to secure an early disembarkation. Eight o’clock arrives and we’re walking off the ship. Much better than waiting until ten thirty. On to the shuttle, back … Read more
Our last port and the most nostalgic for me. The ship has docked and it’s 7 PM. A rather strange time and we’ll be gone at midnight (??). Five hours with only two until the streets roll up. That’s not really true of course. Although most stores close at nine, the streets themselves are still … Read more
The day begins with somewhat less cloud, no rain, and almost…warm. This was one cruise day we had nothing planned (the other will be Victoria). It was also our shortest in-port day so a walk-about town seemed the most feasible. With no real push to get off the boat, we got up late(er) and went … Read more
Today is going to be another sea day…sort of. After sailing all night from Skagway we are now entering Glacier Bay. Glacier Bay National Park is just over three million acres and part of a bigger area – the World Heritage Site (about 25 million acres, one of the world’s largest internationally protected areas). During … Read more
Our first ‘official’ Alaska day begins with stopping in Juneau. Although our whale watching tour doesn’t leave the docks until 2 PM, we’re still up fairly early and down for a bite of breakfast (again at Sabattini’s). The weather is not outstanding but it’s certainly bearable given what hardy Albertan’s should be accustomed to. Mother … Read more
Today is a sea day. Basically a nothing-on-your-plate day. Do what you will or nothing at all or something in between. Another perk is breakfast in Sabattini’s (the other surcharge-based dining room). Normally a dining room only place, it does serve breakfast, but only to an exclusive clientele. It really would be too easy to … Read more
Cruising…it’s how we love to travel. A balcony room in a 5 star hotel that takes us from place to place. Unpack once and drop in to a multitude of locales that we might never have otherwise visited. Why a balcony when an inside room, or a room with just a window, would cost somewhat … Read more
A gallery of pictures of our life aboard this ship.