Eric nudged me before the tasting even started, already grinning.“I’m sending this to Spaulding,” he said, holding up his phone like proof we’d somehow made it here. Scott just laughed, leaning back like he’d been waiting for this moment all week. And that’s the thing about this trip — somewhere along the way, it stoppedContinue reading “Day 6: At Sea – Music, Food & Stars”
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Day 5: Endicott Arm – Dawes Glacier Unveiled
After several days of open ocean and port adventures, today brought one of the most unforgettable sights of the entire cruise. The ship turned quietly into Endicott Arm — a narrow fjord of ice, cliffs, and waterfalls — leading us to Dawes Glacier. It felt like sailing into another world.
Day 4: Skagway – Trails, History & High Spirits
Mist, mountains, and quiet moments — Day 4 reminded us that Alaska’s beauty isn’t loud; it whispers, and if you listen closely, it stays with you.
Day 3: Juneau – Alaska’s Capital of Wonders
Alaska reminds you what’s fleeting and what lasts. The glaciers melt, the whales move on, but the wonder stays. Somewhere out there, the glacier still breathes, the whales still rise — and Juneau’s lights fade quietly behind us.
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Day 2 – The Drunken Sailor Walk
From wild wind tunnels to formal dinners and a surprise celebrity sighting, Day 2 proved that even a sea day can be full of stories. Somewhere between the sway of the ship and a steaming bowl of curry, it started to feel like home.
Day 1 Boarding Day – Setting Sail
I thought Day 0 would be the warm-up. It turns out boarding day has a personality all its own — equal parts excitement, exhaustion, and moments you don’t expect to remember later, but somehow do. This was our first full day aboard. Welcome to our 7-day adventure. It begins with Day 0 travel to Seattle,Continue reading “Day 1 Boarding Day – Setting Sail”
Seven Days at Sea: Forged in Salt and Sky
From a 2 a.m. wake-up to a penthouse tub with a skyline view, Day 0 was all nerves, laughter, and anticipation — the calm before the ship set sail.
An Alaska Cruise, a Snakeskin Hat, and the Rock Star We Didn’t Recognize
We spent an Alaskan cruise whispering jokes about the guy in the snakeskin hat acting like he was famous. Spoiler: he was Bret Michaels.
The Resting Irritated Face
I caught my reflection mid-thought the other day — jaw tight, eyebrows furrowed, eyes narrowed like I was interrogating my own mirror. Classic resting-bitch face. The truth? I was just trying to remember the word metaphor. I’ve been told I look angry when I think. Not passionate or focused — angry. I blame the eyebrows. They’re thick, serious things. Left untrimmed, they could probably claim diplomatic status. When they furrow, I go from approachable to “you’ve disappointed the council” in half a second.
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