Cruise day!

I have checked out bright and early at 9 AM. The rental car is returned. I have checked in with Norwegian for the bus to Whittier. I am aboard, and all is good. It is an hour and a half trip to the cruise port. Let's enjoy.

The drive to Whittier is very scenic. We stop at a rest area to check out the mountains and the glacial waters. It has turned overcast with intermittent drizzle. It is what it is.

To get to Whittier, we have to go through a tunnel. This tunnel was built during WW2. It was built so the army could get supplies to Whittier in case of attack by Russia. The tunnel is 2.5 miles long and is used by the train as well as vehicles. This tunnel only runs one way at a time. We have to queue up for our ride through. Fascinating. Just on the other side, the port. There's my ship!

I'm on board in no time at all. I hit the muster station to check in. Then up to the buffet for lunch. Sorry, no picture, I was hungry. After dropping off my carry-on luggage, I head up to the Spinnaker lounge for some peace and quiet.

The rooms are finally ready! I head down to unpack my carry-on and set up my C-PAP machine. My luggage hasn't arrived yet, so I may be having dinner in the clothes I worn this morning.

I head to the Spinnaker lounge for the solo traveler's meeting. The advantages of this group are that you get to meet other solo travelers, and the host will get a group reservation at one of the restaurants for dinner. There are a surprisingly large number of Canadians here. I'd say about 1/3 of the group. Several are from British Columbia about 5 from Ontario and one older gentleman from Newfoundland! That was a far trek! We head down for dinner and get to know each other.

When I get back my room, my luggage is there. So, I unpack and head to bed. It has been a long day for some reason.Read more