July 8,2026 Prince Rupert, B.C.

We woke to a steady rain and I snapped this pic from our balcony. After breakfast, Timmy declined to join me on a four minute walk to the Museum of Northern British Columbia.

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I parked him in the Cove and set off …snapping pics while juggling my umbrella.

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There’s a bench I could have parked him on.

The port is tiny…only one ship at a time and this is Crystal’s inaugural visit.

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What a treat …such a lovely museum …beautifully curated…I highly recommend it.

I loved the weaving, masks and textiles.

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This silk dragon robe introduced the story of Chinese immigrants who settled on British Columbia’s North Coast in the late 1800s, where many lived and worked alongside Indigenous peoples.

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I loved every exhibit in this very cool museum.

Timmy had a request when I set out…he asked me to find him a small totem pole. The museum store did not have one, so I walked down towards some shops along the waterfront.

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I walked in and out of many…well several …stores in search of a totem pole trinket. There are none to be had in Prince Rupert…I did find Stephanie, who is a local artist working in resin…she told me she gifted a clock to our Captain in recognition of Symphony’s first visit to the Port of Prince Rupert…she told me this after I purchased a sea horse ornament:

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This photo really doesn’t do it justice …the bits of sand and sea shells are really pretty.

Back on board…I fetched Tim and we enjoyed lunch with a view in Marketplace.

While in the Cove Timmy took some photos of the band doing a sound check for the White Party.

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After lunch I visited the near empty gym…enjoying the passing boats as I walked on the treadmill.

When we arrived at the Cove shortly after 7:00 …the joint was jumping’.

We enjoyed Moscow Mules and tiny tacos as we listened to Leandro. Did I mention that Leandro’s from Argentina?

Appetizers: Timmy had mixed greens with Lorenzo dressing and a small Monte Cristo sandwich. I chose warm asparagus and sea food salad.

For my entree I asked for a double portion of the duck breast appetizer and Tim chose spaghetti with bolognese sauce. Every bite was so yummy.

Yassine and John have been taking the best care of us 🩵

We were so lucky to find seats right behind the band. We settled in and enjoyed a few songs before the White Party began.

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DJ Viviano had folks up and dancing …I believe he began “spinning the hits” at 8:30 …he was just wrapping up at 9:20 when we finished dinner. He is delightful and most charming.

A great party…I must say though, that we really miss the energy and talent that Anna Alonso brought to every White Party.

Luca and Mark and CJ Marvin

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I snapped this photo upon our return to our room …shortly after 11:00 pm.

Another wonderful day in the books…I’m so glad that I “braved” the rain to visit that very cool museum…it has inspired me to learn more about Canada’s Indigenous people. Thanks for following along🩵🩵🩵