We head south in the afternoon and soon sun pokes through the Alaska clouds. Traveling toward British Columbia again we are treated to a marvelous sunset and flat calm water. Tomorrow is an entire day at sea, arriving in Victoria in the early evening. I am totally amazed at how many Humpback whales we continue to see, all traveling north. The blows are so distinctive, as are the huge flukes as they dive. Pacific whitesided porpoise jet away from the ship in a group of over 100! Then along come the Dall porpoise showing off their dressy black and white costumes. Steve sees Orca whales. I miss them! Another passenger said she just saw 12 - 15 Orca off the other side. She's from Vancouver Island, so I believe her. I wonder wonder wonder....are these the Southern Resident Orcas that seemed to swim out as I left last week and haven't been back in local waters yet?
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| We dress up ok...and the penguins in the pool help! |
It's been a fine week of cruising with cousins and enjoying our floating resort, the MS Oosterdam. Truthfully, the ship is a bit big for us. This is only a one week cruise, there are many families, 256 kids, and it's just so busy! We heard one mom declare to her kids: "No elevators for you this week!" And they took off jogging up the stairs. Good plan.
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| Nan's bench on the sport deck....sport of resting? |
Once again our room is graced with towel animals. I dress them up a little, just for the fun of it!
Tonight a monkey surprises us as we enter after dinner.
Down jackets are the perfect Alaska duds....even for July and August.
Interesting to think about going home to "warm up"!
Goodbye towel animals, room stewards, prepared meals, room service, beautiful views, Humpback whales, Sea otters, dolphins, and life without much for daily responsibilities!
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Moon rise over B.C. mainland
HELLO HOME....
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