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When you think of Alaska most people think of snow. Not in Ketchikan (known as Alaska’s First City) where they hold records for the liquid snow called rain. They actually have a rain gauge near where the cruise ships dock. (click on the rain gauge photo for the full effect, Too tall to get it in this blog) Of course our visit to Ketchikan would not be complete if it was not raining.

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This has to be considered the highlight of the Alaska cruise and we don’t even have a port of call. Cruising the Tracy Arm Fjord is an awesome adventure floating around ice bergs with rocky cliffs on both sides.

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Our next port of call took us to the historic town of Skagway, Alaska.  Skagway receives about a million tourists annually, most of whom come off of the cruise ships. You can easily spend several hours walking the streets of Skagway visiting shops, museums and historic sites. No trip is complete without a ride on the White Pass Railway and an extended trip to the Yukon.

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Our first port of call into Alaska is at Juneau. The largest city in the USA in terms of land size, Juneau has no roads in or out of the city. A cruise ship is one of two obvious ways to reach Juneau.

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Seattle Quality Inn

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When looking for a place to stay the night before a cruise in Seattle. There are a few things you may want to keep in mind and look for. 1. Does the hotel have breakfast? (one last meal before hitting the all you can eat foods on the ship is very important) 2. Does the hotel have transportation to the cruise? 3. Is there enough activities within walking distance to keep you occupied the night before? 4. Are there any …

 

Guess Where I am?

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Care to guess where our travels took us last month, and you only get one guess.  It was summer time and the air temperature was 46 degrees and the water temperature was 40 degrees. Ice bergs, seals, whales and other types of wildlife were everywhere. Even in the rain you could sense God’s beautiful creation all around us. If you are looking for a vacation where you can just relax and do nothing, then this may not be the trip …

 

Fantasy World of Cruising

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With all the technology we have in the world, life is supposed to be easier, but I see the world as very fast paced.  With work, school, extra curricular activities, sports, facebook, family,  grocery shopping,  laundry, we get so caught up in the fast paced world that sometimes we wish that we could escape, even if only for a week. I have found that temporary escape in travel, particularly on a cruise ship. On a cruise you can be attended …

 

Cruise Packing List

Do you know what the most frequent question asked me about cruising by first time cruisers?  Need a hint? I’m sure you’ve heard this after you are 500 miles away from home, “I can’t believe we forgot . . .”.   The question “What do I pack for the trip?” is a valid question. I remember my first cruise and I was trying to figure out if I needed formal wear, soap & shampoo and all the other little things …

 

Days Inn Miami Airport North

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Now that you have had a brief review of a Bahamas cruise, I would like to share a little on pre cruise lodging. Our stay in Miami was at the Days Inn Airport North. If you are looking for something clean, large rooms, and breakfast this would not be your place of choice. What we were looking for was an inexpensive place to sleep and complimentary shuttle service from the airport. For those planning to cruise this hotel offers a …

 

NCL Great Stirrup Cay

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Part of our cruise to the Bahamas, we were treated to a day at NCL’s private island Great Stirrup Cay. This is a treat for those that want the white sandy beaches and a safe swimming environment that you can snorkel or relax in the water.