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08/06/2007: "Alaskan Waters"

We left Seattle with it sunny and warm. As we left the dock at 4pm, Nick played in the pool while a band played to the crowd enjoying their first drinks. The usual party tunes with conga lines and the YMCA (does everyone know those hand movements?) had everyone in a festive mood. Our second day was spent traveling up through rough seas towards Juneau. We had some intermittent sun that allowed us to enjoy the pools and hot tubs. Nick has been participating in the organized teen centers and is having a great time. The ship is close to 3 football fields long and has plenty of activities and places to explore. We have counted about 5 pools, 10 hot tubs, a full gym, tennis court, steam rooms, saunas, art gallery and auction, full casino, a couple of theaters, video arcade, 4 bars with live entertainment, 7 or eight restaurants, etc.

This morning (Monday) I woke early to come down to the 5th deck (about 15’ above water level) to enjoy a cup of coffee, see if I could get online and watch the seal lions race alongside the ship. We actually crossed a time zone last night and have our clocks set back an hour. The channel we are in this morning is smooth and quiet. We will reach the port of Juneau at about 12 noon today and our shore excursion will be a visit to the glacier, a tour of the fish hatchery and museum. Since we don’t sail until 9pm, there will be plenty of time to explore the town as well.

Stay tuned, photos to follow.

Replies: 3 Comments

on Wednesday, August 8th, Mia said

Sounds wonderful!

on Tuesday, August 7th, Brad Gothberg said

Doug,
I am thrilled to here about your health and that you are well enough to take a cruise to Alaska. I am going to Juneau Sat. 8/11 for my annual fishing trip. I will be flying in Juneau and then we take a boat out to the camp. I always enjoy this trip due to the beauty and the peacefullness of fishing. I hope you and Nick had a great vacation and I am so happy to hear that you were able to do this with him. Your comment of being gone and someone to take Nick on a hike or do something with him I will always have in my mind and I think that this is one of the kindest words a Dad to say about his son. Very heartwarming. I also like your comment about your wife Jeanette and how strong she has been because that is so true. She is a ver ystrong women. Anyway have a great time I will look forward to seeing your pictures and when I get back I will bring you back some fish is you guys like fish. Love that picture of you swimming I think I remember that race, it was a the NCAA's. Brad

on Monday, August 6th, Linda said

Glad it has been such adventure so far - those ships are like cities! Will be anxious to hear about the excursions! Love you