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

White Pass Train, Skagway

I was just checking out what to bring on a cruise and I noticed this post in the "draft" section of the Alaskan blog.  I realized I never posted it last year, so I am now!

The White Pass Train trip out of Skagway, July 16, 2012

Leaving the "station" in Skagway

Heading up to the summit

Erin, Emily, Kelly and Kevin checking out the scenery

Kacey, Kate and Cara at the backside of the train

On the train crossing the Skagway River

View of the train as it winds around the mountains

First five photos, Elaine Beaudoin; sixth photo, Colleen Burke.

Weather Update - July 10

Most of the rain is out of the picture; extended forecasts looks pretty good.  Temperatures cooler in Juneau than forecasted 4 days ago, but warmer everywhere else.

The weather forecast, as of July 10, for the next 5 days is:

Seattle: Sunny lows 59, highs 84
Juneau: Cloudy, chance of showers, lows 43, highs 6
Skagway: Chance of showers, lows 43, highs 65
Victoria: Mostly sunny, lows 53, highs 80

Extended forecasts:

Seattle: Wednesday-Friday, July 11-13, mostly sunny, lows 59, highs 84 Yeah!
Juneau: Sunday, July 15, cloudy to partly sunny, low 48, high 61
Skagway: Monday, July 16, clouds and sun, low 52, high 64
Victoria: Thursday, June 19, clouds and sun, low 60, high 75

All-in-all, the weather is looking pretty good.  On the ocean, it will be cooler. 

Boarding the Ship

Cara said she had found a video on YouTube that showed what the Seattle port we will be leaving from looked like. Here is the video. It is a quick look at what we will see on Friday. Thanks Cara.



Source: YouTube - Rhapsody of the Seas Alaska Cruise - by akmountainclimber