I love Alaska

I have decided that I was born in the wrong state.  Don’t get me wrong – I think California is one of the best places to live, and if you had asked me 2 years ago if I would ever want to live in another state, I would say no.  However, that was before I went to Alaska.   I LOVE Alaska!  I would love to live in Alaska.  This was my second cruise to Alaska and I fell deeper in love with this beautiful country than I was before.  It is INCREDIBLE !!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEAUTIFUL ALASKA!!

I have many pictures of my trip to Alaska, but they do not do true justice to the beauty of amazing place. 

 However, I will try to share what I can.  I will try to be less of a talker and show most of my trip through pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Sunset from the ship      

 

   

The evening view from our room  

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Our first stop was Ketchikan, Alaska – it is a rainforest.  We took a tour of the city by horse-drawn wagon – with a “guide” dog.  Ketchikan is also known for it’s many totem poles – they are pretty cool – all hand carved.

                 

After our sight-seeing tour we walked down “Creek Street” and did some shopping.  Creek Street was famous for all the brothels that were there during the Gold Rush.  The most famous one being “Dolly’s.”

    

  

       Creek Street and Dolly’s (light green house) behind us.

  Polar Bear in Ketchikan    

      “Whale of a time” in Ketchikan!

After a day in Ketchikan, out next stop was Juneau. 

 

 In Juneau we spent most of our time out on the ocean, in a regualr type boat, whale watching.  It was so awesome.  The water is calm and as smooth as glass.  As you sit there and wait for the whales to make and appearance you can observe Bald Eagles swooping down and plucking fish right out of the water in front of you.  Sea Lions swim right up to the boat to see what you are up too.   

 Checking out what we are up too. 

    Keeping us company on our whale watching tour. 

 

Then there are the whales – Humpback Whales – gentle giants of the sea.  As you sit there you can hear them as they ”blow” into the air and you see a spout of steam rise from the water.  Then as you watch this big, graceful, beautiful creature emerges from the depths, just long enough for you to catch a glimpse, then they are gone again.

    

 

Two whales before they surface

                                                                             

 

A Humpback Whale close enough to touch . . . . . . . .  almost.

Captain Larry (white beard) and Captain (?) who took us out looking for whales.  These two guys know everything there is to know about whales and the ocean life in Alaska.  They are AWESOME!!!!! I could have talked to them all day.

 Captain Larry, Captain (?) and Me                        

After whale watching we did a little shopping because we had to get back to our ship.  We only had about 5 hours total in Juneau which was stupid because there are MANY things to do!  You can even hug a bear in Juneau – I did.

   

After Juneau we went to Skagway – a very, tiny town in Alaska.  We were there for the 4th of July and there was a parade and games and bake sales and all the other things you would associate with a small town.  We were going to go to a “Mushers Camp” where you get to meet sled dogs and even ride a dog sled – BUT my husband over slept and all the “Musher Camps” were full.  So I went shopping and spent money and he did not complain – what a great guy!

Me with a Skagway moose right before I enter the store to spend $ !!!

We left Skagway and headed to Prince Rupert, Canada – another small, quaint town.  I Bought one tiny souvenier and that was it.

   Prince Rupert, Canada 

 

 

Our ship in Prince Rupert, Canada – which was our last stop.

Then we began our journey back.  The ship had many activities to keep people occupied.  We had some great entertainment, almost every night.  Of course nothing could beat the ALL-YOU-COULD-EAT-CHOCOLATE BUFFET!

So I will now just plug in a few pictures of some of the things we saw – on and off the ship.

ON SHIP:

The Carousel Lounge had Merry-Go-Round Horses you could sit on – very uncomfortable -the horses did not move.

 

 

  ICE SCULPTURES at the Chocolate Buffet – decoration only                                                               

     

THE CHOCOHOLICS BUFFET!                                                                    

    

 

Seattle Space Needle   

   

Eiffel Tower

 

    Motorcycle man    

ALL MADE OF CHOCOLATE

Beautiful scenery from the balcony of our room:

          

I must confess that these pictures do NOT do justice to this beautiful place.  If you EVER have the chance to go to Alaska, GO!!!!!!  I am already contemplating my next trip.  It will be a few years off – but I am already starting the plans.

I LOVE ALASKA!!!

 

 

 

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