tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post8303300656645136900..comments2024-03-07T10:12:28.955-08:00Comments on Musings of A Puddlist In B.C.: Hot In Alaska, Pt 2: Settling Into The Noordam, Melting In Juneau & What I ForgotPenelope Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01965692242969563279noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-21812108965737553472015-08-04T01:29:40.539-07:002015-08-04T01:29:40.539-07:00“Hot Alaska” is kind of oxymoron as my understandi...“Hot Alaska” is kind of oxymoron as my understanding of Alaska is a nice breezy summer and frigid winter. I’m happy for you, Maria, that you could meet such kind, helpful and useful Jason. Happening is part of a travel. Not to change the subject but sometimes I mishear native speaker’s “travel” for “trouble” because of my poor English hearing ability. Anyway, nice trip after the sigh of relief.<stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-2722095250241964452015-07-26T07:52:28.614-07:002015-07-26T07:52:28.614-07:00Oh, wow … what a bright great-grandson to have rea...Oh, wow … what a bright great-grandson to have read the story (With My Umbrella) to you at five! There are a couple of tricky words there and rhyming patterns. Thank you for sharing that as it made my day, Sallie.<br /><br />I agree about the tours. I especially liked that we went with what I think are the smaller companies. The guides seemed to have a local connection and added some neat quirks Penelope Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965692242969563279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-8258802654593204542015-07-25T21:06:45.748-07:002015-07-25T21:06:45.748-07:00We got off the ferry for a short time in Juneau, b...We got off the ferry for a short time in Juneau, but didn't have time to see the glacier ... But we saw many others later after we disembarked for good nearby anchorage. I'm glad they were able to solve the ticket problems. The best paart of cruises is the shore excursions (I think anyway). Can't wait to see what you did in Skagway. <br /><br />Wanted to let you know that my five Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-63493310452897489122015-07-25T11:40:01.267-07:002015-07-25T11:40:01.267-07:00I've never been on a cruise, and since Bill...I've never been on a cruise, and since Bill's only experience did not foster a desire to do another one, this series may be as close as I come to the real thing. I do love those nature shots, Maria! Truly stunning! I'm so sorry you had some stressful moments and some sweltering ones too, but must say, I'm looking forward to the next posts. Emily Carr's description of Black Jack's Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18436115876996209227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-5103654205095014682015-07-21T12:59:31.115-07:002015-07-21T12:59:31.115-07:00Loved those glimpses of life on board. It is sad t...Loved those glimpses of life on board. It is sad to see so much ice disappearing.Fun60https://www.blogger.com/profile/08084441984556826917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-160213877252935312015-07-21T07:49:09.259-07:002015-07-21T07:49:09.259-07:00What a beautiful post of your Alaskan cruise. Fri...What a beautiful post of your Alaskan cruise. Friends of ours were just on one there a few weeks ago and I know other friends that have been on them. The scenery is amazing. Pamela Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18071092617682650349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-17847750804525397052015-07-21T07:35:46.139-07:002015-07-21T07:35:46.139-07:00What a great cruise ship and such lovely Alaskan s...What a great cruise ship and such lovely Alaskan scenery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-72933997689017073292015-07-20T15:19:12.338-07:002015-07-20T15:19:12.338-07:00For my honeymoon, I cruised to Alaska. The sights...For my honeymoon, I cruised to Alaska. The sights are like I've never seen before or since for that matter. Photo Cachehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17734663922538063553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-91745176419790901382015-07-20T13:24:12.141-07:002015-07-20T13:24:12.141-07:00Delightful photos of your cruiseship and Alaska ~ ...Delightful photos of your cruiseship and Alaska ~ sad to see the glacier melting ~ climate change is a bit frighting for wildlife and nature and people who live near the ice melts ~ Hope despite that you are enjoying your cruise ~ Wonderful photography!<br /><br />Happy Week to you,<br />artmusedog and carolcarol l mckennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06151914466378663660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-3532640952806378512015-07-20T13:13:44.699-07:002015-07-20T13:13:44.699-07:00Oh, yes!! Hooray for Jason indeed!! The glaciers a...Oh, yes!! Hooray for Jason indeed!! The glaciers are awesome and so beautiful!! I agree that it's sad they are melting so quickly!! Thank you so much for sharing the beauty!! What an amazing place Alaska is indeed!!!Sylvia Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484577678585907669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-78294280506499162972015-07-20T12:21:51.989-07:002015-07-20T12:21:51.989-07:00Yes, good for Jason. Great photos of your trip. W...Yes, good for Jason. Great photos of your trip. Would love to do this. DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-30308446313057335882015-07-20T12:20:06.246-07:002015-07-20T12:20:06.246-07:00Alaska is awesome, it was also my first cruise. I ...Alaska is awesome, it was also my first cruise. I am glad your Juneau excursion all worked out in the end. Lovely series of images. Have a happy new week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208959268136388191.post-12909396161375694542015-07-20T08:34:54.190-07:002015-07-20T08:34:54.190-07:00Thank goodness for Jason! I'm so glad he was a...Thank goodness for Jason! I'm so glad he was able to straighten out your ticket problems. The ship is so luxurious you must have felt like royalty for sure. The glaciers are beautiful and it's so sad they are melting so quickly.EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.com