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We stayed on board …and then…Osteria…

Written on July 8, 2026 in Cruising

July 7, 2026 Klawock, Alaska We had a float plane ride planned for this port…which is a tiny port (700 folks live here)…and our only tender port on this cruise. I booked the Crystal float plane excursion back in January after our private Misty Fjords helicopter tour was cancelled…cancelled back in January because the helicopter...

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Up close to Shakes Glacier and Umi Uma…

Written on July 7, 2026 in USA

July 6, 2926 Wrangell, Alaska I stepped onto our balcony to cold and rain. Milind brought our coffee, we had breakfast at Trident and lunch in Marketplace. My salad…Tim’s fruit… That’s my new poncho…it came compressed in a tiny bag…and will never fit back. But boy was I grateful to have it. Our excursion to...

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Happy Fourth from Hubbard Glacier

Written on July 6, 2026 in Cruising

July 4, 2024 Alaska Bright sunshine woke me around 7:00 am. I closed the curtain between the sitting area and bed…Timmy slept away😊 . Too cold on the balcony…but I swung my chair and footstool to enjoy the view…I’m trying to finish my book before the Libby App reclaims it. Pro tip…request a kettle …boils...

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Sitka…otters, ealgles and rain…and Umi Uma…

Written on July 4, 2026 in Cruising

July 3, 2026 Sitka, Alaska So yes, it does rain in Alaska…we probably jinxed ourselves by saying (just last night) “our third Alaskan cruise…and no rain”. .. yes definitely a jinx…but it’s just a drizzle…could be much worse…and we have decent rain gear…and hello? It is Alaska. . Our view upon awakening. Cereal and yogurt...

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Ketchikan…I took a walk…

Written on July 3, 2026 in Canada

July 2,2026 We woke as we were sailing into port. That mist over the mountains and the port…just beautiful…these pics really do not capture the experience. We are docked downtown …so no shuttle busses. Yay. I heard Timmy taking my photo…I said “hey, give me that camera and pose like a movie star” then I...

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Happy Independence Day 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Written on July 7, 2024 in Cruising

July 4,2024 Sitka, Alaska I think you know by now that I try to approach life with zero expectations…not low expectations but zero expectations. Sometimes a truly magical day sneaks up on me from way far out in left field and leaves me soaring with happiness. Let me try to convey this magical day to...

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