Thursday, August 8 – Friday, August 9 I worked today before my 8pm flight – but didn’t walk enough and when you are going to be stuck on a plane for 10+ hours, getting in your steps becomes very important. So after my very slow (not just because of traffic, but because my driver really... Continue Reading →
Sea no Evil: July 6, 2019
I got up and went to eat by myself. I sat with some older ladies at the Solos table. Turns out they needed some help with their apps (Holland America has an app to help plan your day) - so I helped them get the app set up on their phone. A 3rd lady showed... Continue Reading →
Skagway, not a personal transporter: July 5, 2019
I finally decided to go on an excursion Julia is still fighting her cold - so she just kept sleeping. I went with Julie, Lori, Becca, and Becky on the train ride to just inside Canada and back. It was about a 3 hour experience. We got to stand on the back porch for the... Continue Reading →
Don’t Juneau? July 4, 2019
It's the 4th of July and another town to visit - but first a scenic cruise through the Tracy Arm. I had talked to the boat guide before today and she had recommended getting up early to go sit on the deck and watch for wildlife. I was up at 6am and out by 620... Continue Reading →
Ketchican, if you can: July 3, 2019
This our first stop since we left Seattle. Julia hadnt slept well so she was out on her own when I got up. I got ready and got off the boat. Here is where I met up with Becca (we met her on the first day) and her roommate. Everyone else in our group was... Continue Reading →
At Sea, not so sick: July 2, 2019
Julia and I woke up early (Ok, not that early, but it felt early because we were so tired) to play BINGO!! We were both losers but it was fun! I love BINGO!! I guess the usual Olivia trip goers are used to pajama BINGO - so some came dressed in pjs.....turns out that was... Continue Reading →
Muster Point 6: July 1, 2019
Today my friend Julia and I headed out of Sacramento on an early flight to Seattle to catch our cruise – heading to Alaska!! Our day started early – we grabbed a LYFT around 4am. Once we had checked our bags at the airport, we breezed through TSA with plenty of time to wait at... Continue Reading →
PARIS! And France….no underpants
Well I don't actually know when I left off, so I'll start with my train trip. Since I was able to change my ticket, I was a little nervous I would be with hoodlums, since I was leaving that night, but instead I was with 2 Koreans, a mom and daughter, the extent of their... Continue Reading →
Madrid
Oh golly where do I start with Madrid? Well I'll start off by saying I don't like it. Not any one thing in particular, but just not satisfied with the city. When I arrived I was excited, first because it was the nicest train I have ever been on (truly like a first class plane ride!!) And second... Continue Reading →
Pearl Harbor to Diamond Head
On Sunday I decided I was going to Island hop over to Oahu and check out the historical Pearl Harbor. I was able to snag an Hawaiian Air 7am flight for $29!! I also was able to grab a Southwest flight back to Maui. My day started early, I had to take my rental car... Continue Reading →