Alaskan Trip 2012

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

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

Thursday, August 9, 2012

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

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

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

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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.

What Else to Bring?

This list includes items you may not think about but might be helpful on a cruise. The list will grow as items are thought of.

1. Three-way plug - to charge phones, cameras, laptops, etc.
2. Night light - for bathroom so overhead lights don't need to be turned on in the middle of the night.
3. Seasick medication
4. Sunscreen - it is cool in Alaska, but there are many hours of sunlight.
5. Binoculars - to view the wildlife from the ship
6. Alarm clock, battery operated - it is nice to have a clock you are familiar with and if there are any power issues, you have a clock with the correct time.
7. Small Flashlight - when it gets dark in the room, it gets very dark.
8. Insect Repellant - those Alaskan mosquitoes are big and very hungry.
9. Small Journal - it is nice to write down places you have seen and interesting things encountered as well as to record places where photos have been taken.
10. Games - we are going to be At Sea for nearly 3 days, might be fun to play cards, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, etc.
11. Reading Material - a good book, a few magazines which can be tossed and/or crossword/puzzle books - nice to have for relaxing during Cruising Days.

For a list of additional items click here.