Monthly Archives: May 2016

May 16 Rain and colder ICY STRAIT POINT, ALASKA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icy_Strait_Point Hot tub has been cold. Went to guest relations and asked the set point. 34-39. Not usable.. Rain. Nice steady downpour for our walk to the village of Hoonah. The … Continue reading →

May 15 Arrival after ride through inland water way. An old Russian town with the oldest Russian Orthodox church in North America. SITKA, ALASKA https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitka,_Alaska The extreme heat, 78F, of yesterday has broken. Low 60s. View from cabin. Church,totem poles … Continue reading →

May 13 perfect weather All day cruising, no port stop. Heading towards Ketchikan. May 14 KETCHIKAN, ALASKA http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/About-Ketchikan/Photo-Galleries/Nature.aspx Typical tourist port city. Quite charming in the main areas. No chain stores. Another view Salmon and fur are big businesses here. … Continue reading →

May 12 Start of cruise from Vancouver. As we were pulling out. Our room Art shot with the sun shining on the water at about 5:15 p.m.

May 9-11 A short stay before the Alaska cruise. As very often Michelle booked a fine hotel stay. QB started the trip with the tail end of a cold. Warm Vancouver art gallery City walks, of course Mink chocolate cafe … Continue reading →