Category Archives: United States

Going to Sleep on the 28th, Waking up on the 30th – Crossing the International Date Line.

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 28th ~ 30th, 2026 Our weather has improved dramatically since yesterday and we have returned to our normal speed instead of the throttled back, slower pace when the worst of the swells were battering us. The captain indicated that … Continue reading →

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Progressive Trivia, Scavenger Hunt and Deteriorating Weather

Posted on September 27, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 26, 2026 ~ At Sea There is always a lot going on every day while on a cruise ship with a wide range of activities to choose from. They are quite good at offering a variety. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Whittier, Alaska: A Town Under Two Roofs and a Day with Wildlife

Posted on September 26, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 24, 2026 Whittier is one of Alaska’s most unusual towns—a small port tucked between steep mountains and Prince William Sound. Developed as a military port during World War II, its history and isolation help explain its unusual buildings and … Continue reading →

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College Fjord, Alaska: A Majestic Journey Among the Glaciers

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

September 23, 2026 We entered College Fjord late in the day so our lighting was not ideal and there is a blue tinge to the photos. The fjord contains a whole collection of glaciers, lining a narrow inlet in Alaska’s … Continue reading →

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Scenic Cruising ~ Hubbard Glacier (Yakutat Bay)

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday September 23, 2026 Hello from beautiful Alaska! We had been expecting and were all prepared for a very wet and rainy cruise. But (knock on wood), so far we have had lovely weather. Feeling very fortunate! Yesterday was listed … Continue reading →

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Ketchikan Alaska ~ Salmon and Totem Poles

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday, September 21, 2026 Ketchikan, Alaska is called the “Salmon Capital of the World” and “Alaska’s First City” as well as the “Rain Capital of Alaska”. It is a colorful waterfront town known for its rich Alaska Native heritage, salmon … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Itinerary Change ~ Just Part of Traveling

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, September 20th, 2026 ~ At sea I received a message from my sister two days before we were scheduled to leave for Seattle. “Did you see the schedule change for our cruise?” Or something like that… No, I had … Continue reading →

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Off on a New Adventure ~ Long Overdue

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Hello to our friends, both old and new. Tim and I have been staying healthy and busy here in HOT Southern California. We hope you are also doing well and enjoying life to the fullest. Just a short “sneak peek” … Continue reading →

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Shipboard Moments and a Cancelled Port

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

This cruise has had an abundance of “at sea” days. Originally we were scheduled to have five days from Los Angeles to Maui, four days in the Hawaiian Islands, and then five days from Kauai back to Ensenada, before finally … Continue reading →

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Memorial at Sea

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Have you ever contemplated having ashes of your loved one scattered at sea? Or wanted to somehow memorialize a parent or spouse? As we have reached a certain age, sadly loosing those near and dear to us is becoming part … Continue reading →

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