Alaskan Smiles

In going through the photos taken while on the Alaskan cruise, I found I had wonderful photos of the family --- all with smiles.  It warmed my heart to see them, despite the coolness of the ocean breeze.

Thought you would enjoy.



Photo video: Elaine Beaudoin

Dancing Girls

Kacey, Kate and Megan were captured several times during the cruise dancing their hearts out. They were often being lead by Anna Bass, the cruise director, but other times they didn't need any "instructor"!  This video represents only a few of those moments.



Video: Elane Beaudoin

Seattle and Environs

We only had a day and a half in Seattle, but we made the most of it enjoying the Seattle Center including the Space Needle, Monorail and the Chihuly Garden and Glass; the Public Market with all of its fresh produce, fish and flowers; the Future of Flight Museum and the Boeing Plant in Everett; and ending the day driving about 2,000 feet up Mt. Rainer.  All in the most beautiful weather imaginable.

Enjoy.



Photo-video: Elaine Beaudoin

South Sawyer Glacier and Tracy Arm Fjord

One of the most beautiful parts of the Alaskan cruise was sailing through the Tracy Arm Fjord.


Photography: Elaine Beaudoin

Emily and Kacey Entertain

"I Will Survive" was belted out by Emily Heuck and Kacey Batke during their Alaskan cruise last month.




Video courtesy: Elaine Beaudoin

Kelly and Erin Entertain

Kelly and Erin entertain on the Rhapsody of the Seas........


Video: Elaine Beaudoin, July 19, 2012

Cruise Chocolate Dessert

At dinner one evening on the cruise, several of us ordered a "trio" of desserts.  The plate included three tiny dessert morsels including a small cheesecake offering, a petite savarin and a most delicious chocolate treat.  We asked Michael, our head waiter, if he could locate the recipe and, on a tiny slip of paper, he provided the following information:

1 pound chocolate
1 whole egg
1 pound butter
1 pound sugar

Cook in double boiler for 45 minutes.

It is basically a flourless cake, but the fat is ramped up a bit.  No wonder it was delicious -- at least in small portions.

Poem

Alaska 2012

Our trip to Alaska is coming to an end,

What a great time it has been to spend.

In Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, Victoria we have seen such great views,

Sailing on the Rhapsody of the Seas has been such a fun cruise.

Emily, Erin and Kelly enjoyed their time on their own,

and Kate just loved eating those ice cream cones.

Kacey impressed us with her stellar dance moves,

and Megan just loved being with her cousins the entire cruise.

To Cathy who would just not take off that hat,

and Cara who much preferred when the rough seas turned flat.

To Colleen who couldn't live without her daily prunes,

Jerry enjoyed the shows and bands playing all their tunes.

Dave enjoyed the peace and quiet on the ship,

and to see Kevin sing Karaoke was quite a trip.

It is to Uncle Ralph and Aunt Elaine who so graciously

invited us on this trip who we want to thank the most,

But it is to our angel Bob who no doubt has been smiling

watching us who at this time I wish to toast!

Colleen McIntyre Burke,

July 19, 2012

Photo courtesy: Colleen Burke

Photo Overview of Alaskan Cruise - Colleen

View Colleen's epic slide video of the Alaskan Cruise.  We understand she is now being referred to as Colleen Spielberg!  It is a wonderful look at a grand vacation. Enjoy.



Colleen Burke, July 2012

Dale Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle

We had the opportunity to visit the recently opened Chihuly Garden and Glass museum in Seattle.  The color and shapes of the glass are amazing. Hope you enjoy.




Elaine Beaudoin, July 2012

Photo Overview from Alaskan Cruise - Elaine

Photos from the July 13-20 Inside Alaskan Passage Trip



Photos and video from Elaine Beaudoin, July 2012