Monthly Archives: July 2017

Today we landed in Haines, Alaska.  A small town of about 2200.  Had lunch.  Then walked off the ship and walked around their small downtown.  Then walked back to the port to meet with our excursion at 3:35p.  Took a … Continue reading →

Today we arrived at our first port in Alaska which is Ketchican.  It is a pretty island.  Lots of green and nice looking houses.  Our excursion was titled Lighthouse, Totem Poles and Eagles.  A 3.5 hour tour with our guide … Continue reading →

The ship is still at sea.  We arrive in Alaska tomorrow.  Had lunch and went to a dance lesson.  This time it was Cha cha.  So most of the day was relaxing, talking to people and eating.  In the evening … Continue reading →

A day at sea.  Had breakfast looking at the lovely water. Went to a Merengue dance class for DD.  Since I had no partner the Brazilian teacher, Tais, used me to demonstrate.  She would have me do the girls part … Continue reading →

We checked out of our hotel with the comfortable beds and ate breakfast-lunch at Deepsea.  It was ok.  We then went to the Golden Gate Bridge lookout and watched the fog roll in. Then drove to the parking lot for … Continue reading →

We had lunch at Victoria Desserts and Cafe.  Really good sandwiches.  We then drove up to Mt. Tam.  The took a short 0.2 mile walk to the top.  DD’s first time up there.  When I lived here I had gone … Continue reading →

DD and I left for San Francisco around 10a.  Traffic was not great but not horrible.  We took the the 405 to the 710 to the 210 to the 5.  When we crossed over the mountain to the Grapevine we … Continue reading →

We ate at Ruby’s again.  I like that place.  We then went to the car wash, vacuumed and cleaned the car.  DD and I packed for our Alaskan Cruise.  We did not go anywhere for the 4th.  Everywhere here is … Continue reading →

Originally DD wanted to take a rental car instead of his own.  After doing some research, taking a car one way is expensive.  Like an extra $300 or more extra.  Then thought about flying but how,  we would have to … Continue reading →

Helped DD fold washed sheets and towels that were used by AD and JK.  DD did some more laundry and I help Bonnie update her computer.  DD and I then had lunch-dinner at Ruby’s.  We then went to the bigger … Continue reading →