… because exploring is FUN! I find it challenging and intriguing, and a wonderful way to make new friends. I love photography, blogging and sharing my experiences with family and friends.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 After an attempted 2 hours of sleep at the Princess Riverside Lodge, we awoke at midnight to prep for our pre-scheduled 1am taxi. We were told the last shuttle from the hotel to the airport was at 11:00 p.m. and we didn't want to be so incredibly early for our 2:51am …
Monday, August 19, 2024 Ivonne and I shared a king bed again at The McKinley Chalet Resort. Good thing we manage well together! This was our last full day of the trip. Unfortunately, we only had until 2:15 p.m. when we would board the coach north, to Fairbanks. Thus, we knew we had to scramble to …
Sunday, August 18, 2024 First of all, I am thrilled to report that all 8 of us are safely home. It was quite the long journey home, and I'm so grateful to have this Fabulous Bucket List Trip checked off. But first, I need to catch up on the last 2 days, so here goes …
Saturday, August 17, 2024 After a very restless night, we arrived in Whittier, a port town. The ship actually docked around midnight so the rocking and rumbling were done. That is my favorite part of cruising and sleeping on a ship. When I looked out from our balcony this morning, we were completely socked in. …
Continue reading Travel Day to Mount McKinley Wilderness Lodge
Thurs & Fri, August 15 & 16, 2024 These last two days of our cruise were all about absorbing the beauty of Alaska. We had no port stops so it was all about relaxing, photography, and enjoying the spoils of the Royal Princess. I have never been one to join in on all of the …
Continue reading Scenic Cruising in Glacier Bay and College Fjord
Wednesday, Aug 14, 2024 We started this day a little later as we needed to sleep in. I'm getting too old to stay up so late!! Our dock was closed due to a HUGE rock slide, so they tendered us to shore. We walked about 1/4 mile into Skagway and had perfect timing to see …
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