To begin...
One of the first things that we did was go fishing. It was my birthday present from my dad. It was me and five guys on a boat and lots of bloody fish. I can't find the pictures of me with my fish, but I caught the two biggest salmon. The boys were jealous!
One of the first things that we did was go fishing. It was my birthday present from my dad. It was me and five guys on a boat and lots of bloody fish. I can't find the pictures of me with my fish, but I caught the two biggest salmon. The boys were jealous!
On our fishing boat...
Once the cruise began, our first stop was Juneau. We went on an amazing bike ride around the lake and visited Mendenhall Glacier. It was awesome!
Our second stop was Skagway. We went on a helicopter ride and dogsled adventure there. It was probably one of the most, if not the most, spectacular things that I have ever done. I would highly recommend it!
Our second stop was Skagway. We went on a helicopter ride and dogsled adventure there. It was probably one of the most, if not the most, spectacular things that I have ever done. I would highly recommend it! View from the helicopter...
At camp...
At camp...Action shot...
The dog camp...
and their new puppies...
Lucky us...and you will be glad to know that we didn't die when the glacier hit us...
They were playing in the wake of our cruise ship...
Meanwhile, back on the ship...
Don't ask...
These our our Australian friends that we sat with every night. We had so much fun getting to know them. They invited us to come stay with them in Australia. Maybe that will be our next trip!
Mystery Dinner Night...
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And this is at a port in Alaska known for its' ziplines. This is the view starting out the longest and the fastest of the ziplines...
And this is what happens when your glove gets completely wrapped inside the wheel of the pulley and your pulley comes off the cable and you go from about 40-60 mph to 0 mph in about half a second...Once I realized that I hadn't died, but was merely hanging 200 ft. off of the ground by my safety latch (Thank God for those) they came and rescued me. Whew!
Once we docked, we stayed a few days in Canada. The pictures aren't loading. Argh!
The dog camp...We got to spend time with the dogs...
and their new puppies...Approaching Hubbard Glacier...
And this...
My friends...
Is called "calving"...
We didn't get very good pictures of it except for at the very beginning because I was busy bothering Karson asking him if we were going to die when the glacier hit us...
By the time we left the Hubbard Glacier, it had lost this whole section. It was an unbelievably loud sound...like the loudest thunder that you have ever heard. Our captain was actually talking to us when it happened and he got really excited and said it was the biggest one that he had ever seen.
By the time we left the Hubbard Glacier, it had lost this whole section. It was an unbelievably loud sound...like the loudest thunder that you have ever heard. Our captain was actually talking to us when it happened and he got really excited and said it was the biggest one that he had ever seen.
Lucky us...and you will be glad to know that we didn't die when the glacier hit us...They were playing in the wake of our cruise ship...
Meanwhile, back on the ship...
Don't ask...These our our Australian friends that we sat with every night. We had so much fun getting to know them. They invited us to come stay with them in Australia. Maybe that will be our next trip!
Mystery Dinner Night...
And this is at a port in Alaska known for its' ziplines. This is the view starting out the longest and the fastest of the ziplines...And this is what happens when your glove gets completely wrapped inside the wheel of the pulley and your pulley comes off the cable and you go from about 40-60 mph to 0 mph in about half a second...Once I realized that I hadn't died, but was merely hanging 200 ft. off of the ground by my safety latch (Thank God for those) they came and rescued me. Whew!Once we docked, we stayed a few days in Canada. The pictures aren't loading. Argh!
But, we did get to spend our last night in the honeymoon suite of the Hyatt. Free upgrades are great! Happy Fifth anniversary honey!
I know...longest blog entry ever...
I know...longest blog entry ever...
YOu guys got some REALLY good pictures! But I still think my favorite would be you dangling 200 ft. in the air!!! HAHAHA...only you my dear! :) I love you!! Glad you're home safe and sound!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are incredible! I love the wildlife pics. It looks like you got pretty close to a bear?!?
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOD!!! Your pictures were amazing... It looks like you had an awesome time. I really liked the animal pictures... you were so close!
ReplyDeleteAlaska is one of the best vacations ever! All of your pictures make me want to go back!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures are so wonderful! Every one of them looks like a postcard. I'm so glad you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pics!! Looks like a once in a lifetime trip!!!
ReplyDeleteSharon, I looked at these a week ago but never posted a comment. I LOVE LOVE LOVE your pics! What a wonderful trip. I love the wildlife, the snow dogs, the picture of you hanging (SORRY!) and you look HOT in that red dress! I also cried when I saw the picture of you and your dad walking (flying) down the hill. What a special relationship you have with your dad. I showed Brandon...we hope he and Addie are as close as you and your daddy some day. :-) See you soon!
ReplyDeleteYour pictures look professional--you should make a calendar from them and give it to Karson or your parents as a Christmas present. My mom made one last fall after their trip to AK, and it turned out beautiful.
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