Our Cruise down the Inside Passage

We flew to Anchorage and then cruised down the Inside Passage. Brrrr....but oh what an experience. When we arrived in Anchorage, Beth's cousin met us at the airport. We arrived just in time to see some fireworks at 4th of July celebration. They graciously open their home to us for the night and took us to Whittier the next day, where we boarded the ship. We spent the rest of the day getting acquainted with the Sapphire Princess. It was overwhelming. Our "real" adventure began the following morning. During the next seven days, we saw icebergs, glaciers, Eagles and a black bear catching a salmon in a creek. We visited College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchican, and Vancouver, Canada. At Juneau Willard and Joey went fishing while Beth and I just lounged around most of the day. When the guys returned we went shopping. For seven days we ate, shopped, attended lectures, ate, shopped, watched a movie, ate, shopped, and saw several variety shows and, of course, visited the land locked communities. Joey and Beth enjoyed the night life, while Willard and I retired to our room early, usually exhausted from the day's activities. However we did dance a few times and Willard sang at a Karoke Club one night. On July 11 (our 50th Wedding Anniversary) we visited with a group of guests that had been married 50 years and more. We were the younger of the group. Imagine that! It was interesting hearing their stories. We had a great time, but were glad to be back home. I just wonder what's awaiting us down the road.........
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