4am - Leaving Novato
October 9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
Trystan is the GOAT! He's bringing me to the airport at this ungodly hour.
My favorite airport
October 9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 52 °F
It's my first time to use Charles Schultz Airport in Santa Rosa, but it's instantly my favorite airport. It's tiny. 10 minutes from car to gate.
Charles Schultz was the creator of Snoopy and theRead more
Arrived in Seattle
October 9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
It must look like I'm having a midlife crisis. They "upgraded" me to a Dodge Challenger.
Olympic National Park - Peabody Crk Loop
October 9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 57 °F
Olympic National Park - Hurricane Ridge
October 9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
Took Bainbridge Ferry back to Seattle
October 9, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Just to get a break from driving for 30 minutes. I'm bringing the car back to the airport, then getting an Uber back to my room.
Boarding the boat
October 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
It's all been pretty much like boarding a flight, except slower and a bit disorganized. I've parted company with my luggage. Gone through TSA-like security. Had a passport check. Now I'm in a hugeRead more
Day 0 - Coffee and a view of Seattle
October 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
I had lunch on board too, at the same seat. Everybody on board is waiting for their cabins to be made available, so everything is very crowded.
I've had the outside to myself and a couple of others,Read more
Mount Rainier has made an appearance
October 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 59 °F
Returning the pilot to his vessel
October 10, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
We had a pilot on board to help guide the cruise ship through some straits. I filmed him returning to his vessel.
The Northern lights from up North
October 10, 2024, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
Finally the lights appeared. Very difficult to take a good picture on a moving ship.
Trip update
October 10, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
The captain announced some dramatic changes to our itinerary tonight. Our first stop will no longer be Sitka, indeed we won't be traveling there at all. Instead we're going directly to Ketchikan, andRead more
Day 1 - Fog and fog horns this morning
October 11, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
It's still dark, but this does not bode well for enjoying the scenery.
Oh well, a reading day I guess 🤔
Day 1 - First views
October 11, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
We're sailing up the Inner Passage. Vancouver Island to the west, the rest of British Columbia to the East. There seem to be farms on the different islands. I'm looking out for bears, eagles andRead more
My office today
October 11, 2024 in Canada ⋅ ☁️ 43 °F
Why do good things keep happening to me?
Day 1 - Heading out to sea now
October 11, 2024, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
It's starting to get a bit choppy almost immediately. A few pictures of the inner passage. I did see a whale, but it was too far for a decent shot.
New update from captain
October 11, 2024, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F
So general warning that swells will reach about 9 foot as weather gets progressively worse through the afternoon. There is now some risk to reaching our revised first stop, Ketchikan. So I guess we'llRead more
TravelerThe real time news has been over the speaker and on one of the onboard TV stations. They have an app that gets occasional updates too. They're also printing out a daily events paper and leaving it in our rooms.
Day 2 - Arrived in Ketchikan
October 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 52 °F
We docked about 5:40am. I don't think we can disembark until 7.
It's raining a little and a bit gusty. Needless to say, I'm a bit giddy about the rain. I can't wait to get out in it.
Day 2 - Out and about in Ketchikan
October 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
It was pretty wet.
Day 2 - Creek Street, Ketchikan
October 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 50 °F
The old redlight district that was shut down in the 50's. Now serving as the historic district.
Back in the boat
October 12, 2024 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 52 °F
Today's winning vegetable creation is a French poodle. By winner, I mean the one I decided was the best. It's made out of cauliflower of course.
Day 3 - First light
October 13, 2024, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We're still in transit to Glacier Bay. We've just passed a sister ship, the Norwegian Sun. One of the first things visible this morning.
Day 3 - Glacier Bay
October 13, 2024, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
We have a park ranger on board, giving a talk over the loud speakers. Stunningly beautiful here.
For some real time follow along, the boat's webcam is here.Read more
Day 3 - The Margerie Glacier
October 13, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 36 °F
Honestly the picture doesn't really capture how blue it was.
Day 3 - Just left Glacier Bay National P
October 13, 2024, Coastal Waters Of Southeast Alaska And British Columbia ⋅ 🌧 46 °F
This national Park was fabulous and has jumped into my top 3 of the 27 I've seen so far. Fabulous place.
So this morning about 7:30, the park rangers boarded the ship. One acted as tour guide overRead more