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...
Continue reading
July 3,2024 Serenity …transiting Seymour Narrows We woke to clouds, had some coffee and muffins in our room, then I headed to the gym. Late morning we were captivated by Crystal World Affairs lecturer: General Mark Hertling (ret.). He discussed “Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine”. As Commander of the Army in Europe he was involved in...
Continue reading
July 2, 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia aboard Crystal Serenity We awoke shortly before 8:00 am to this view of the port. Another view, starboard side. 10 points if you can guess why I took this photo? Although we are staying onboard for another cruise, all in transit passengers must exit the ship…so that there is...
Continue reading
July 1,2024 Victoria, British Columbia Aboard Crystal Serenity After breakfast in our room, we walked off the ship and grabbed a taxi to Butchart Gardens. We could have taken the Crystal shuttle to town, and caught another bus to the Gardens, but the taxi was so much easier and quicker. The 35 minute drive passed...
Continue reading
Victoria, British Columbia June 30, 2024 Crystal Serenity We sailed into port shortly before 9:00 am. There were a few hardy folks out on the breakwater. I was in bed, enjoying my coffee, looked up and saw this guy on the railing. I stealthily snapped his photo, good thing I was so stealthy, because as...
Continue readingPort Angeles, Washington June 29, 2024 From our veranda upon awakening. Our whale watching tour was scheduled to leave from the Stardust Club at 9:00 am, so no second breakfast. After a 10 minute bus ride, nineteen of us boarded our boat – the Glacier Spirit. Captain EJ went through the safety drill with humor....
Continue reading
Astoria Oregon, June 28,2024 One of the many joys of traveling at our pace, is the opportunity to meet new folks and spend a moment (however brief) with them. We awoke to the Astoria Megler bridge, enjoyed coffee and muffins as we watched ships traverse the waterway. This cruise, it’s been too cold to have...
Continue reading
We spied the ship as we entered the port. Made my heart sing. Our driver fetched us at 11:00, we arrived at the port, dropped our luggage, and were seated in the terminal by 11:50 am. As we were waiting to go through security we met Bill, who often comments on this blog and the...
Continue reading
December 1,2023 Nassau Bahamas I woke as we were sailing into our last port and was rewarded with some lovely views. We were entertained for almost an hour watching families disembark the Disney ship…so many people…so many children. After a while, the noise from the Disney loud speakers got to us, so we decamped the...
Continue reading
November 30,2023 Serenity (Official Sea Day) We enjoyed breakfast on the balcony, then moved inside when the sun became too strong. We did not have a second breakfast because we were anticipating an afternoon of dining delight. We participated in a Vintage Room lunch and lecture led by head Sommelier Jiri Kapal. Our last Vintage...
Continue reading
Recent Comments
Kathie
2 months ago
Tracie Rowson
2 months ago