Category Archives: Alaska

Around the World, One Bite at a Time

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 2nd, 2026 On the ship, I normally start my day with a small serving of some kind of protein like corn beef hash with an egg on top and some fresh fruit such as chunks of cantaloupe and honeydew … Continue reading →

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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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Picture of the Day ~ Alaska meadow

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

In the fall of 1998 we took our then nine-year-old son, Dane, on his first cruise. Tim and I had been booked for several months, along with our parents, and another uncle.  It was a last-minute decision to take him, and an Inland Passage to … Continue reading →

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