Coastal Wine Cruise
Flying over Colorado
Sapphire Wine Cruise May 7/11
wingspan over the mountains
Our Hotel... The Westin Bonaventure L.A.
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Our hotel in the Financial District of L.A.
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Salad lunch at Pinot
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Downtown
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The Library
Our first toast with California wine
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L.A. Ink.
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We had a private Limo tour to Hollywood
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The Walk of Fame
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Graumans Chinese Theatre
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and you too can have your very own Oscar!
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Jimmy Kimmel Live
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Tattoo shop.. getting the boys souvenier tee shirts
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Campy and fun!
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Ripley's Museum
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I could have people watched all day!
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The "stars" come out to play
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characters of all sorts. Avatar.
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Hollywood and Highland Centre
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Foggy but we could still see the "HOLLYWOOD" sign.
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stowaways
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Hollywood Blvd.
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Imprints of the stars @ Graumans
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A Classic
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El Capitan
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Jude and Shrek
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Kodak Theatre where the Academy Awards are held
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Madame Tussauds
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The Old Roosevelt Hotel
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City View from the revolving martini bar at the top of our hotel
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The Waterfront as viewed from the hotel bar
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enjoying a glass of wine in the revolving bar
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On Board!
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Santa Barbara Port
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Santa Ynez Valley
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Wine Tour
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The Vineyard
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The Estate grounds of Bridlewood
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Bridlewood
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Mission Style
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My mouth was watering!
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Cheers!
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Great Pinot Noir. And, it made it safely home!
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Horse drawn carriage
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Secretariat trained here
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Race horse track
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2nd Vineyard Tasting
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Firestone Vineyard
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Six tastings and two bottles later....
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Great Reserve Chardonnay that we brought home with us.
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Judy and Carol
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The Barrel Room
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This is THE Firestone of Bachelor Fame
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Six Hundred Year old door and entrance to the barrels
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The View
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grape vines
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Champagne Party on board
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The first of our special 'gifted' bottles of wine on board
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Formal Night
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The Solarium
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The Outdoor Pool
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Nearing the Golden Gate Bridge
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The city scape under the bridge
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Our first glimpse of Alcatraz
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View from our balcony
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Going under the Golden Gate!
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Thrilling to travel under the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Fran harbour
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Transamerica Pyramid Buidling
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Coit Tower
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The "Rock"
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San Francisco Sour Dough Bread
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Carousel on the pier
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Alcatraz
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Wild Sea Lions
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I could have watched these playful fellows all day
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Birthday Celebrations
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A little wind blown
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San Francisco Bay from under the Bridge
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Golden Gate Park
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Japanese Tea Garden in the Park
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Beautiful Victorian Homes
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looking for gingerbread trim ideas for my own Victorian
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The famous Six Sisters
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Chinatown
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Chinatown Street lights
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Pier 41
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a stop along the way...
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Alcatraz at night
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Leaving San Francisco
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Back on Board The Indoor Pool
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Outrigger Pool
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Yummy
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Bridge over the Columbia River
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ASTORIA
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The first rain we encountered
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The people of Astoria were the friendliest folk anywhere
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This bridge goes from Oregon to Washington
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Our ship in port... through the drizzle
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a bad fire took out one of the lovely pier area
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marine museum
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the glare spots were from the pouring rain
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Sailor Jerry Exhibit
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stop for lunch at the Wet Dog Brewery
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some of the beers brewed here
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a sampling of brew
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An appetizer before lunch
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The River Trolley
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Hilarious and very British Captain Nick Nash
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Caviar seafood appetizer
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Our Bottle of Reserve Mondavi. Delish
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lobster night
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Comedian Steve Moris
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Our roomy balcony
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Seattle Port
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Seattle Aquarium
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Pike Place Market
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we had our fill of seafood
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Starbucks, it all began in Seattle
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Performing parrot
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reflections
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The Space Needle
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Experience Music Project
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The Mono Rail
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Loved the sales! I purchased a new dress for an upcoming wedding here.
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She caught the fish!
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making fresh cheese curds
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The best mac and cheese EVER!
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Making Pyroghi
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We did an eating tour of Seattle
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the Convention Centre
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back on board!
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Last port ... Victoria
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Welcome to Canada!
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The Parliament Building
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The Empress Hotel
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Chinatown in Victoria
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we did a pub tour of Victoria
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another pub
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we enjoyed tea at the Empress hotel
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spot of tea anyone?
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leftovers
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all of the gardens were beautiful
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Craigdarroch Castle
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Oak Bay Marina
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Wild Seal
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Aw, too cute!
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playing in the marina
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Baker Mountain in Washington in the distance
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Mile 0 of the TransCanada Hwy.
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I love holidays!
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No, I did not drink in all of them!
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back on board and heading home
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we had a friend stop by for dinner
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If only I could take this mirror home with me!
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and a friend of a friend....
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VANCOUVER
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our room at the Vancouver Fairmont
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from our window at the hotel
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we had a view of the Mountains from our window when it wasn't raining. Which wasn't often.
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Mavis and Beau are two Louis Vuitton and Gucci collared dogs ...
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Mascot of the hotel
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The lovely Fairmont
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street entertainment
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The Market
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Stanley Park
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The Fountain at the Park Entrance
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Native Art
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Port
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I am no longer a White Spot Virgin!
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Vancouver at night
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The Garden was in wonderful bloom
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still raining
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The Totems
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Lion's Gate Bridge
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The Lions were dressed for the Canuck game that night!
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See the Lions?
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the rain ruined a fantastic view but you can imagine what it looked like when you can see the mountains from here
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nature hollowed out this tree with lightening
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Our best meal of the trip!
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lobster oil and vinegar. How decadent.
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Joe Fortes Restaurant and oyster bar
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Our last seafood meal. Steelhead trout and halibut.
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I so need a diet!!
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The old Steam clock in Gastown
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Epic cruise Xmas 2010
Intercontinental Hotel Miami
Hotel Lobby
Spruced up for the holidays
Hotel overlooking Biscayne Bay
Christmas tree
Park adjacent to the hotel
Paul Chillaxin
Marina
Old Banyan
(the tree, not the fella!)
Seafood dinner at Bubba's
Flip for service
Shrimp starter
Art By God
The oddest store full of taxidermy.
Our hotel by night.
The Christmas tree lit
Christmas in Miami
The Intercontinental from a distance.
(Great hotel b.t.w.)
View from our room window
The Buffet On board
Workout Room
The Gym
Behind the scenes of Cirque Du Soliel
Water slides and Pool area
One Sexy dancing captain!
Paul settling in
Bon Voyage!
Cast off party
Rock Climbing Wall
The Marketplace
Leaving Miami
Italian eatery
From our balcony
Central Atrium Chandelier
Outside of Fat Cats
Smoke Screen entrance to Bliss
yes, even a bowling alley on board
Bernie Martini
~ Lounge singer
Overlooking "Taste" the main dining room
Funky Salon
Roadside Louie and the Dusters
Atrium Entertainment
Howl at the Moon
Meet and Greet
~ Staff joined us
M & G
The Captain
Cathy and her Blue Man
Blue Man Encounter
Pool by day, dance floor by night
Cathy getting her groove on
Towel animal waiting on our bed each evening.
Here is the H2O pool by day
Giant Wii in the Atrium
Cirque performs here
Taste Dining Area
The ship was all decked out for the holidays
Moderno's ~ The Brazilian steak place
Cagneys Steak House
Martini Bar
Teppenyaki Chef
My dinner!
Ice Bar Vodka
What Cold? We're Canadian.
Goofy on the Disney Ship
Lobster Market
Oopsie!
The only one I will post. Hiding face and 'other bits'.
Fresh coconut filled with Rum. Yummy
Paul tried a different beer in every port
Lunch at a streetside cafe
Maho Beach
DO NOT STAND NEAR SIGN OR FENCE!
I REPEAT, DO NOT.....
The Planes fly right overhead the beach
Incoming
747 coming in for landing
Right overhead
Comes down for a quick landing right on the other side of the fence
Landing schedule
Rum Emporium
For my Fellow Canucks
White Hot Party
Free Shots
...It must have been sour!!
White Hot Angel
Kiddie play/pool area
Our ship from the 'Cat' our Catamaran excursion
Tom and Paul enjoying the view
snorkel tour
Heading to Turtle Cove
After the snorkel, the rum punch was served
They unexpectedly plunked a tattoo on top of Paul's head!!!
Thankfully it came off easily that evening.
Mine was on my *ahem* chest.
St. Thomas
Our Fave Bar in the Islands
Best Bushwhackers around
Movies in the Atrium
Playing ~ Alice in Wonderland
Poolside
Teen Party ~ Thirst (Vampires)
Mr. Relaxation
Nassau, The Bahamas
Atlantis
Our ferry to the Lagoon
Woody and friends
Heading home
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Shark bite
We met our roll call group for dinner but Judy was dinner instead.
Pre-cruise dinner
Tasty seafood, great company and lively conversation was had by all.
Happy Hour Menu
Gotta love the good old U.S. of A. they still do happy hour!
Roll Call members
From L to R ~ Bob, Lydie, Dan, Trina, Lani & Tom
Roll Call
(not a great shot) from L to R ~ Andrea, Judy, Larry, Sue, Melodye and Richard.
Big Bass
At the Big Bass Outlet. Great Seafood.
Sign
Here's something you don't see in my neck of the woods.
On Board
Our balcony cabin.
The Theatre
Cabaret Lounge
Charming
Our smaller ship was really lovely with all of the old wood trim and stylish decor
Atrium
An Elegant feel with all of the wrought iron trim on stairways and foyer
Stairwell
Loved the smaller ship for the stair climbing.
Lirbrary
Old fashioned charm
Deck
Teak tables and chairs
Binoculars
Judy making sure the captains stays his course.
Roll Call Meet and Greet
M & G
In the Royal Lounge
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Serenade
Judy being serenaded by a friendly passenger, Dwayne and his Ukulele
Andrea & Gary
This wonderful couple kept us laughing through dinner
Formal Night
Liz and Janet
We really lucked out when it came to dinner companions.
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St. Thomas
Our first port greeted us with a rainbow
Cobbled streets of St. Thomas
Quaint Charm
Doorway
As you will soon determine, I love taking photos of the doorframes in the Caribbean
Doorways of the Caribbean
The Market and Bob Marley
Large Palm
Our fave bar in all of the Islands
Still haven't learned that Tequila and shopping don't mix!
Havensight
Judy, with the Royal in the background
Lunch at the Fat Turtle
view from the restaurant
Dining Companion
Perched Pelican
Yacht Haven
Lobster salad
Life doesn't get much better than this!
Making our way to Virgin Gorda
Rugged rocks and atolls surround the Island
Virgin Goda translates from FAT VIRGIN as Columbus said it reminded him of one
At the Top of The Baths
Trekking downhill to the water
Almost there!
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The Baths
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Still climbing
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another 20 min. or so to climb through the caves
At the mouth of the cave
The Beautiful Baths
Deb and Jude enjoying the waters
If you look closely, you can see our ship where we tendered from.
Precariously perched on top of a rock for this photo
Crystal Clear Waters
through the rocks
Freshwater pool at the top of the Baths
The Royal waits our return
Caribbean Foliage
Spanish Town which looks like a Marina
Harbour
On board pool
To give you an idea of size
Ours is the smaller one!
The port of Antigua
Another Entryway
I was almost attacked by this goat. That would have been a picture!
Tour with Gordon
We did an independant group tour with Gordon. A four hour tour that spread to almost seven hours. He was great in not rushing us through the sites.
Outside the old Church
St. Barnabas Church
Backup Buddy
Heading to the Fort and the Dow Centre
Taken from Shirley Heights
Fort Dow
Fort Dow Door
View from Shirley Heights
Eric Clapton's Estate
The Block House
The Armory
Cactus planter
Overlooking Nelson's Dockyard
Fort's aren't usually my cup of tea but they do offer great photo ops and a quick history of the Island
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Touring the Dockyard
The Marina
Nelson's Dockyard is now a National Park
Museum
The Dockyards now host a hotel and great tourist area for guests
Roadside refreshments
Darkwood Beach
A quick stop for a dip
Always time for a market stop
Natural Bridge
Devil's Bridge
Aptly named as the water's below are so dangerous that Slaves would plunge to their death instead of enduring Slavery any longer.
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If the drop doesn't get you, the waves will
Leaving Antigua
Sunset from our balcony
Island Party Night
Nabbed by Pirates
Night time Sweet Buffet
St. Barth's
Judy and I hiked as far as the cross but there were no sidewalks or pathway, to continue up to the lighthouse around hairpin turns was proving dangerous so we didn't get to capture the much sought after harbour shot.
We got lost looking for Shell Beach
The expensive price tags and trendy shops kept us from purchasing but it was fun to window shop!
Hiking the backstreets on our way uphill
The boat in the right hand corner is Mel Gibson's yacht
Almost to the top!
The Island airport and it's very short runway
one slight miss and plunk! into the ocean
We turned back around here. A local told us the only people to walk the streets are the tourists.
locals use mopeds, scooters and small cars to get around
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When we headed back, we managed to haggle a one hour tour for $15.00 and saw quite a bit of the Island
Rudolf Nureyev's home
Another view of the landing strip
Larry & Sue provided directions to Shell Beach
The Large Anchor
Lost Again!
Ta Da!!
finally made it
Judy and Alex
Second formal night
Dominica
Since we had toured the Island previously and it was raining, we decided to stay on board and have a 'spa' day.
Barbados
The Beach at the Boatyard
taking in the sun on a lounger built for two
The best deal on the Island. For $10.00, you were given one free drink, lounger and umbrella and cab back to the port.
Sand like talcum
I could get used to this life!
I managed to read through four trashy novels this cruise!
Do you think he's following us?
Fresh baked cookies anyone?
The sun was shining and it was hot, hot, hot!
We went on an independant tour of the Island with Melodye and Richard. The five of us in a small compact car but for $15 dollars for a three hour tour, we didn't complain!
Fresh Fish by the Seashore
Even the rooster thought the beaches were beautiful
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roosters on the beach and cows in the street
Harrison Ford's home
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At the top of Fort King George
Atlantic Ocean
Judy getting serenaded once again
Guardhouse/Museum
Leaving Tobago
Sunset over Paradise
Abba Party
Andrea and Gary throwing streamers
Champagne anyone?
Cheers!
cutting a rug
Aruba
Hotels along Palm Beach
Eagle Beach
It's five o'clock somewhere
This ship parked right next to Senor Frog's. How convenient!
The best Sangria I've had anywhere
Royal Lounge
Sunset from the lounge
My sunsets
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Breakfast on the balcony
Champagne and Chocolate covered berries. A gift from our T.A.
More Sunset
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Judy and the Captain Justin Lawes
Andrea and Gary
Janet and Liz
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Myself and Lorraine Artz. Godmother to the Royal
lobster night
Poor Gary
This group was perfectly suited. We laughed our way through dinner each evening.
Our waitstaff
Suntini and Cosmo
Parade of the Baked Alaskan
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Group Photo ~ Mustard/Nutz/Eh?
Vancouver from our hotel room
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Overlooking Stanley Park and Robson St.
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Nightfall
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Walk along the water's edge
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Gastown
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Our tour to Granville Island
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Charming Granville
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Ferry dock from the Island
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Granville Market
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Quaint shops
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Quick stop at the Brewery
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The Library
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Welcome to Chinatown
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Preparing for the Olympics 2010
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Along the waterfront
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Drinks at the Yale
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Glenn and Deb
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Great Music Venues
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Serenade of the Seas at Ballantyne Pier
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Ship Atrium
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Paul on board
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Lions Gate Bridge
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The Solarium Indoor Pool Area
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Captain
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Midship
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Solarium Hot Tub
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On Deck
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Everywhere you look, a beautiful view
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Pool Guy
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Along the walking track
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Inside Passage
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Alaskan Panhandle
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Deb enjoying the sunshine
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Nearing the Pacific Ocean
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Coastline
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A room with a view, our balcony
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Tendering to Icy Strait Point
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The Cannery
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Fishing boat
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Native Heritage Center
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Salmon Fishery
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Fishing equipment
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Behind the Cannery
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Netting
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Net Hoist
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Along the dock
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30th Wedding Anniversary Cruise
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Tenders at her side
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Serenade of the Seas
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World's longest ziprider
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Walk along the beach
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The Shoreline
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Waiting spot for Paul to land from zipping
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This says it all!
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Just for the thrill
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Sampling the wares
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Photo Op
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Survived the Zip Line
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Local Hangout ~ Great Bar
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Tlinglit Entertainment
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Cemetery
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Heidi and Mark Kayak Adventure
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Hike back from Hoonah Village
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Ship in the distance
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Maggie and Glenn's room. How can you tell?
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Die hard sunbathers, yes, in Alaska!!
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Murder Mystery Dinner. Bonnie and the Gypsy
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Port Hole View
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Reflection
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Iceberg
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Mountain Springwater
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glacier ice
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Hot Chocolate and Bailey's anyone?
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Paul on the Heli Pad
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Sunglasses hide the tears! lol
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Majestic Beauty
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Mountain Peak
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Hot Toddy time
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Sailing down Endicott Arm
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Fjord
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Icebergs float by
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Calving from the Glacier
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Mountain Stream
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Hills and Valleys
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A family of Seals hitch a ride
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Dawes Glacier
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photo cannot do it justice
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.. and words fail me
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This is where the Captain stopped the ship and we rotated allowing everyone the magnificent view
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My Favorite shot
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Impressive
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Windblown Cindy
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Ships Crew retrieving iceberg
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Taken by Cindy. My favorite shot of the two of us.
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from our balcony
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At a stand still
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On our way
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view from our balcony
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Outdoor Pool
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what a view
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stairway to heaven
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Wishes at Sea Fundraiser
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Crazy Kids
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The Polar Bear Swim Participants
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Get set...
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Icy Cold Waters.
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Taking the plunge!
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Paul takes on the rock climbing wall
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that teeny weeny brown spot is a bear!
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Pristine Beauty
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Water like glass
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just the tip of the iceberg
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Wilderness
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Bussing to the top of the mountain
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We've reached the top!
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The snows at the peak
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melting runoff
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Our train to the Yukon
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Back into Canada B.C.
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Canadian Soil
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melting pools of emeralds and turquoise
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The high temps melt the snow (mid 80's)
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I have nothing. It is too pretty for words.
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Send in the Mounties
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U.S./Canada
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Whitepass
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Riding the rails to Skagway
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The Steel Canitlever Bridge
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on the edge
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Peaks in the distance
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Pine Valley
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Pine Valley
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coming down the mountain
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Jagged Mountain
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whirlpool
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we were on the back of the train, allowing shots of the front
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the road we traveled going up ~ in the distance
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whirlpool waters
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Welcome to Liarsville
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The last stop for the miners before heading to the Yukon on their quest for gold
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The closest I got to a bear
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Lunch Stop
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Alaskan Salmon
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music with our meal
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Paul enjoys his beans with reindeer sausage
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Husky Dog
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such a gentle sweetheart
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songs and poetry reading
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Miner's Camp
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Last Chance
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Good old fashioned rock and roll
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we panned about $2.00 worth of gold
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Heading into Skagway
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Inside the brothel
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Hopping at the Red Onion Saloon
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The Famous One Time Brothel
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Train Depot
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The Town of Scagway
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our first stop
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one of the few stores to stay open all season
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Ladies of the Evening
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Meet you at the Crossing
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WP&YR Railroad
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Been there, done that!
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hitchhiker
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The fish and beer were to die for
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Sampling his way through the Klondike
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Ship Logo Grafitti
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Our First Eagle!
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Hanging out
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Sea Lions
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unbelievably cute
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On our tour in Juneau
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Paul Scouting for Whale
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Auke Bay
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majestic bald eagle
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Gastineau Photo tour
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curious one swam to the boat
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Eagle
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Perched atop the buoy
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My favorite picture
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National bird of the U.S.
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My one and only orca shot. I was having to much fun watching the pod play to photograph!
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Our Zodiac tour boat
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Along our hike to the Glacier we found clues of beaver
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Through the Mossy Trail
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The Glacier came up this high at one time
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Everything was moss covered
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Stream
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Rushing Waters
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trying out settings on the new camera
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Hiking our way to Mendenhall Glacier
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Mr. Nature
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Notice the bear claw scratches on the back of the sign?
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Mendenhall Glacier
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Glacial Waterfall
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Wow!
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Like a kid, we had to test the waters!
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Cindy dipping her tootsies
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Proof we were there
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Holding a piece of history
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Leaving Mendenhall
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Beaver Dam
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We ate our way through Alaska
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Lunch of Halibut and Salmon
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We also drank our way through!
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can't get enough seafood
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Juneau Skytram
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Juneau
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Going to Dinner
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Mark and Heidi
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Formal Night ~ Maggie and Deb
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Hey, Aren't those my glasses?
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Paul leading Bennie astray. Yes, THE Bennie the bear!
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Maggie and Deb. A lovely end to a lovely day.
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That's All Folks!
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