tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52724091395033630672024-03-17T23:02:35.937-04:00One Hopeless WandererI remember riding my bicycle at age 10, on the streets of India, deliberately attempting to get lost and find my way back. Since then I've learned I love to wander off in new places, create new experiences, and then return back to my starting point and reflect. Like the expression he is a hopeless romantic, I am a Hopeless Wanderer.
Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-18211984753315786562016-10-14T09:44:00.004-04:002016-10-14T11:42:37.927-04:00Cumberland, Vancouver Island: A Camino reunion with Janet.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Travel Date: Sunday, May 8th 2016</b></div>
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After leaving mom and sis, I head over to the Vancouver Airport. </div>
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I am excited to board this plane headed to Comox on Vancouver Island. I get to reconnect with one of my best friends, who I met on the Camino de Santiago, in Spain. She was the person I walked the most with on various stretches, and we became really close. 11 days of walking together. I counted!<br />
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I love looking at the various islands as we fly over them.<br />
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Shortly after we leave, we land. It wasn't a very long flight.<br />
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Finally, reconnected with Janet.<br />
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We head over to her home in Cumberland, Vancouver Island.<br />
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The drive is quite beautiful.<br />
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We arrive at her home. I meet Janet's boyfriend: Michel. He gives me home-made welcoming Kombucha to try out. Oooh something new to experience.<br />
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We all sit and talk for while. And then I get a little tired, so its off to bed.<br />
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<b>Travel Date: Monday, May 9th 2016: </b><br />
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All day today, I just RELAX at Janet's beautiful home without a care in the world.<br />
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I love her meditative and therapeutic garden. It is quite peaceful. I enjoy just sitting outside, and doing nothing, and catching up with Janet on each of our lives and paths.<br />
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Later in the evening, Janet and Michel cook some delicious goodies for dinner.<br />
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And we are joined by her daughter Maya, and Maya's boyfriend Brandon.<br />
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I feel so relaxed - I even wear my glasses. I could get used to this.<br />
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<b>Travel Date: Tuesday, May 10th 2016: </b><br />
Courtenay, Vancouver Island: <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/10/courtenay-vancouver-island-heritage.html" target="_blank">A Heritage Walk and Sweet Nourishment.</a><br />
Royston, Vancouver Island: <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/10/royston-vancouver-island-dinner-at.html" target="_blank">Dinner at the Waterfront.</a><br />
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<b>Travel Date: Wednesday, May 11th, 2016:</b><br />
One of the things I love about my stay in Cumberland, is the view from my bedroom.<br />
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Oh those mountains!<br />
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Later in the evening I head out solo to try out the local micro-brewery: <a href="http://cumberlandbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Cumberland Brewing Co</a>.<br />
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Time to head back home to hike the local bike trails with Michel and Zen: boys evening out!<br />
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Michel leads me to the bike trail <a href="http://www.trailforks.com/trails/munday-s-child/" target="_blank">Munday's Child</a>. Biking is quite big in Cumberland.<br />
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The trail is beautiful and peaceful.<br />
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We pick up another bike trail called <a href="http://www.trailforks.com/trails/wednesday-s-child/" target="_blank">Wednesday's Child</a>. There seems to be a pattern evolving.<br />
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With roots everywhere.<br />
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The sun is beginning to set.<br />
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Zen being very zen, with the stick in his mouth.<br />
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I love those trees.<br />
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I meet Remie and Tomei, Janet's youngest sons. They are full of life. Later in the evening, Janet does an effective hypnotherapy session with me. I'm looking forward to seeing more occurrences of 444.</div>
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<b>Travel Date: Thursday, May 12th, 2016:</b><br />
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In the morning one of Janet's friends and fellow hypnotherapists: Kenna comes over. They practice on each other. Kenna is also a psychic, and so she offers me a psychic reading. It was quite good, and reflecting back now a couple of months later, it turned out to be highly accurate.<br />
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Around lunch time, Janet, I, and the boys: Remie and Tomei head out for a small excursion and picnic lunch to <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/10/goose-spit-park-comox-vancouver-island.html" target="_blank">Goose Spit Park</a> in the town of Comox.<br />
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Goose Spit Park, Comox, Vancouver Island: <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/10/goose-spit-park-comox-vancouver-island.html" target="_blank">A Picnic Lunch with Janet and the boys.</a><br />
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We stop by the Cumberland Brewing Company, and grab a better and a snack. We sit and chill in the beautiful weather, and then head back home.<br />
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Later that evening, we have our last full dinner. Michel could not be there due to work in Vancouver. So it was just me, Janet, the boys: Remie and Tomei, Maya and her boyfriend Brandon .We could not get a hold of Janet's other son Rory, we pulled a picture of him up on our phone and pretended he was present.<br />
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Later that evening, while playing with Remie and Tomei, I pull up Microsoft Paint on my Microsoft Surface tablet. The boys are hooked. For them, it is the coolest thing ever!<br />
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<b>Travel Date: Friday, May 13th, 2016:</b><br />
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In the morning, after breakfast, Janet and I head over to <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/10/coal-creek-historic-park-cumberland.html" target="_blank">Coal Creek Historic Park</a> for a good hike with Zen. It was just the two of us, minus our backpacks. It felt Camino-ish.<br />
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Coal Creek Historic Park, Cumberland, Vancouver Island: <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/10/coal-creek-historic-park-cumberland.html" target="_blank">A hike in the woods.</a><br />
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After our hike, we drove home, and relaxed with Michel and the boys.<br />
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And later in the evening it was time to head back and leave the Island.<br />
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Goodbye Vancouver Island. You are so beautiful. I will return.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
The trip was a much need one for my soul. Janet is one of my best friends. Time spent on the Camino is an incredible friendship building moment, but you really have to make time to keep in touch with the many people you meet. Facebook is good for "keeping in touch", but it does not replace the one-to-one in person time. I am so grateful to you for hosting me, and for the opportunity to celebrate our friendship.<br />
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I loved meeting her family, and Michel. And Rory, you need to be back here the next time I come, and not chasing boys in Victoria. I enjoyed meeting a few of her good friends. And thank you Janet for introducing me to Kenna.<br />
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Cumberland is a tiny village, and cute. I was quite surprised to see that they had a micro-brewery. And it was good. People are friendly and the landscape is very beautiful. The next time I come I will spend more time exploring.<br />
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Remei and Tomei, you two are just two amazing bundles of joy. I really enjoying getting to know you, playing with you, and walking with you.<br />
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<b>Expenses in Cumberland (in US$): $36.94 </b><br />
5/10 Snacks: $5.70 (Tarbells Deli CAD$ $7.35)<br />
5/11 Beer: $5.61 (Cumberland Brewing CAD $7.19)<br />
5/12 Beer: $25.63 (Cumberland Brewing CAD $32.73)Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-6024033832092022452016-10-14T09:44:00.003-04:002016-10-14T09:44:36.026-04:00Coal Creek Historic Park, Cumberland, Vancouver Island: A hike in the woods.<b>Travel Date: Friday, May 13th, 2016:</b><br />
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We drive an arrive at entrance to <a href="https://cumberland.ca/coal-creek-historic-park/" target="_blank">Coal Creek Historic Park</a>.<br />
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A little history lesson.<br />
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And get to the future site of "Japanese Town".<br />
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We walk up and down small rolling hills of dirt.<br />
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And finally make it to Comox Lake.<br />
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So peaceful. So beautiful.<br />
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We spend some time here appreciating the beautiful view. And talking about the Camino.<br />
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Zen goes for a swim.<br />
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<li>Camino reminiscing </li>
<li>Free Zen entertainment</li>
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Around lunch time, Janet, I, and the boys: Remie and Tomei head out for a small excursion and picnic lunch to <a href="http://www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/EN/main/community/parks-trails/comox-valley-parks/goose-spit-park.html" target="_blank">Goose Spit Park</a> in the town of Comox. The log wall you see in the picture below prevents the road from being washed out during winter storms.<br />
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The boys have a lot of energy so they love climbing stuff.</div>
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After a nice long walk, including me playing Mr. Piggy Back ride, we head back home for the final dinner.<br />
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Moments to appreciate:<br />
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Later in the evening, Michel, her and I go out for dinner. We head over to the nearby town Royston, which is describe as a small seaside hamlet.<br />
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We arrive at <a href="http://www.kingfisherspa.com/" target="_blank">KingFisher Oceanside Spa and Resort</a> and decide to dine at the <a href="http://www.kingfisherspa.com/dining/" target="_blank">The Breakwater Restaurant</a>.<br />
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We sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather and the gorgeous views.<br />
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Zen loves to play fetch.<br />
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And he loves to play tug-of-war.</div>
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He's not letting up.<br />
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Oh those mountains!<br />
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Time to head back home. Just an amazing day!<br />
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So much to appreciate today!<br />
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<li>Delicious dinner at the Beachfront Restaurant. </li>
<li>Companionship with Janet and Michel.</li>
<li>Re-living great Camino moments.</li>
<li>Watching Michel and Zen play fetch.</li>
<li>Enjoying the beautiful scenery around us.</li>
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<b>Expenses (in US$): $45.36</b><br />
Dinner: $45.36 (Kingfisher Oceanside CAD$ 58.54)</div>
Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-58687118931746550332016-10-14T09:44:00.000-04:002016-10-14T09:44:00.126-04:00Courtenay, Vancouver Island: A Heritage Walk and Sweet Nourishment.<b>Travel Date: Tuesday, May 10th 2016: </b><br />
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Janet and I walk around in the morning to pick up the local mail, and we run into some people who she knows.<br />
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Later we head over to grab a snack and coffee at <a href="http://www.tarbellsdeli.ca/" target="_blank">Tarbell's Deli and Expresso</a>. After a great conversation, we head back the house.<br />
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She is going to drop off her daughter, Maya, at the <a href="http://nic.bc.ca/" target="_blank">North Island College</a> in Courtenay, and she is going to show me the area. After we drop off Maya, we stop by the <a href="http://www.discovercomoxvalley.com/files/documents/CourtenayRiverwayHeritageWalkbrochure.pdf" target="_blank">Courtenay Riverway Heritage Walk</a> and walk around..<br />
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It is a small loop around the really tiny <a href="http://courtenayairpark.com/" target="_blank">Courtenay Airpark</a> (a small airport parking area) and the river.<br />
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Our walk around is leisurely paced, and the surround area is quite beautiful.<br />
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Including some of the gardens we pass by.</div>
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Later in the day after we picked up Maya, we decided to walk around in <a href="http://www.downtowncourtenay.com/" target="_blank">Downtown Courtenay</a>. It reminded me of those little towns in Virginia like Lexington.<br />
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We wander off into a <a href="http://cakebread.ca/" target="_blank">Cakebread Artisan Bakery</a>, and we decide to satisfy our sweet-tooth by getting some ice-cream. I know. I know. We are in a bakery, and we decide to go for some ice-cream instead of some sweet baked delights. Don't judge!<br />
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As a side note: the lady in the picture serving us was actually going to fly to Richmond, Virginia for a wedding. The city where I live.<br />
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So many delicious flavors.</div>
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YUM!<br />
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Time to head home, and later go to dinner with Michel. Yes, after ice-cream. :-)<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
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Appreciation Moments:<br />
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<li>Having a place to stay.</li>
<li>Lunch and conversation with Janet.</li>
<li>The picturesque walk, and the beautiful garden</li>
<li>Ice-cream with Janet and Maya in cute Downtown Courtenay. </li>
<li>Delicious dinner at the Beachfront Restaurant. </li>
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<b>Expenses (in US$):</b><br />
Ice-cream: $9.95 (Cake Bread Artisan Bakery. CAD$ 12.76)</div>
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<b>Travel Date: Sunday, May 8th 2016</b></div>
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In two hours we will have to leave the cruiseline. I am actually ready to go. I am not ready for the vacation to end, but ready to go! We begin to approach Vancouver, British Columbia.</div>
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We arrive, and dock on <a href="http://www.canadaplace.ca/" target="_blank">One Canada Place</a>.<br />
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Ah, the Vancouver skyline early in the morning!<br />
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Mark and Bonny swing by and say one final goodbye. And before we leave we say goodbye to Marcy.<br />
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After mom and I get our passports, we leave. Time to get off this ship!<br />
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Some of the crew wish us well as we leave.<br />
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And we look for authentic Chinese restaurants to go to for lunch.<br />
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We try the Shanghai River Restaurant near our hotel. It is also packed and they have an hour wait. Apparently everyone in Chinatown is eating out for mothers day. We walk around to a near by restaurant.<br />
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We walk further away from the hotel, and finally find an opening with a shorter wait: <a href="https://www.zomato.com/vancouver/parklane-chinese-restaurant-central-richmond-richmond" target="_blank">Parklane Chinese Restaurant</a>.<br />
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We wait and wait, and talk to the non-Chinese people. It is definitely an authentic Chinese restaurant.<br />
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Finally! We get to sit down.<br />
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There is no question it is authentic. Just look at the menu!<br />
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Annica understands Chinese very well. Actually there are small subtitles in English.<br />
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Steamed BBQ Pork Bun<br />
Steamed Spare Rib & Chinese Sausage on Rice<br />
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Deep Fried Prawn Spring Roll<br />
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Deep Fried Squid<br />
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Happy Mothers Day Mom!<br />
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It was great to have the opportunity to say goodbye to Mark, Marcy, and Bonny before we left. It was great to meet Mario, and celebrate Mothers Day with mom eating authentic Chinese food. It was hard to say goodbye to mom and sis. Hint: I am a big cry baby :-). </div>
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$201.61: Marriott - Vancouver Airport (Mom and Sis to stay overnight)</div>
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Ah, the last full day on the cruiseline. How sad. I don't want it to end!!</div>
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We are going to be on the boat for the full day, so today is "soak up as much of this experience as I can today!"</div>
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Marcy, Mom, I, Gaby, and Nicola grab breakfast.<br />
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I walk around the ship, and run into this couple learning to play chess. So I teach them the basic moves.<br />
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I spend some time looking out the balcony, and appreciating the ocean blue water, and the various islands we pass by.<br />
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My favorite time of the evening is Martini tasting time. I do not want to pass up on those $3.00 martinis.<br />
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And then for the encore, we head back to Mark's room. We both booked our trip with a tour agency, and they left us a bottle of champagne. Perhaps it was the same one.<br />
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I'm glad we are in Mark's room. In case there is any spillage. :-)<br />
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He did a perfect job opening the champagne.<br />
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Almost done with the pour.<br />
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It is dinner time. Everyone is back. Our last dinner on the cruise together!<br />
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After dinner, we say goodbye to Matt, Riisa, and Ciaran. They live on the other side of the ship, and wanted to go to sleep. We'd hope to see them tomorrow, but it would be unlikely.<br />
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Fortunately, there were no theatrics or incidents. I stayed out as late as I could and then went to bed.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
Today was a very relaxing day. Just hanging out, spending time doing various things on the ship, and enjoying the great company we had for the last seven days with Mark, Bonny, Marcy, Matt, Riisa, Ciaran, mom, and sis. We really had great camaraderie and friendship! I don't know if this happens often or always on cruise lines, but I consider myself very lucky.<br />
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I really hope we all get to see each other again. Maybe, another vacation either in the U.S., Canada, or maybe Mexico. My heart is full of happiness, joy, and contentment!<br />
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<b>Expenses in US$: $68.56</b><br />
$13.80: Beverages (Atrium Bar)<br />
$8.63: Beverages (Queens Lounge)<br />
$8.63: Beverages (Sports Bar)<br />
$37.50: Hotel Service Charge: Day 6 ($12.50 per person for 3, Ms. Noordam)<br />
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We received our tour tickets at the Visitor's Center.<br />
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Then we get picked up for our tour with a local native Alaskan guide.<br />
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He drives us to a viewing point where we can see a few adult bald eagles.<br />
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And then we continue to drive on. Our tour guide pulls beside the road because he spots a whale.<br />
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All of us are waiting for the moment and scanning the area looking for whale signs.</div>
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And then we see it: around 0:36 seconds in the video below. This was my first humpback whale spotting.<br />
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After spotting the whale sighting we head over to another park area to see local wild life.<br />
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That is a adolescent bald eagle. It is still brown, and not yet an adult.<br />
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Shortly after the short stop for local wildlife we head back in the tour van.</div>
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Our next stop is the <a href="http://www.experienceketchikan.com/native-american-totem-poles-5.html" target="_blank">Saxman Native Village</a>.<br />
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We walk by the Native Carving Shed, and watch existing totems being built.<br />
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And then we walk towards the Clan House.<br />
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Our tour guide shows us the wood carving work he did, and talks about the beat of the carving and the imprint it leaves on the wood. He mentioned that if you have done it right, they should all line up.</div>
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Time to head back towards downtown Ketchikan.<br />
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<b>Reflections: </b><br />
It was a short and perfectly timed tour of Ketchikan. I definitely appreciated the visiting local places and learning the local history from an Native Alaskan tour guide. The guided visit to the Saxman Native Village was also a good experience. What made our tour really memorable was witnessing the humpback whale rise above the water and make its presence known.<br />
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One interesting fun fact: they prefer to be called Native Alaskan versus Native American or Indian.<br />
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<b>Expenses in US$: $105.00</b><br />
$105.00: Tour for 3 people (with a Native Alaskan, and a visit to the Totem Pole)<br />
Paid with cash for a cheaper price.</div>
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<b>Travel Date: Friday, May 6th 2016</b></div>
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It's Friday. Whoo Hooo!!! Oh wait, I'm on vacation. Everyday is a holiday.<br />
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I head up to the Crow's Nest to view the landscape of the incoming town of Ketchikan, and get a history lesson from Fred from Canada on the "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gravina_Island_Bridge" target="_blank">Bridge from Nowhere</a>." It was a proposal to link the town of Ketchikan (on the left side) with the airport on Gravina Island (on the right side). You can see both in the picture below.<br />
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Soon after, we arrive in Ketchikan and dock.<br />
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Everyone is anxious to get on land. We have been on the ship for over 24 hours.<br />
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After the local tour, we decide to walk around the <a href="http://creekstreetketchikan.com/" target="_blank">Historic Creek Street</a>. It was a place where the locals men and women met to spawn, and also the location where salmon do as well.<br />
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Ah, the place where you can catch the salmon swimming up stream to spawn, and then die.<br />
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I love it. "Shipping Included to the Lower 48 States & Canada." It is not often that you see that. And someone omitted Hawaii.<br />
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Goodbye Creek Street.<br />
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Oh, and we get some Smoked Salmon Chowder. That was delicious!<br />
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We sit back, relax, and talk about life, and appreciate the last Alaskan views that we are going to see as we depart Ketchikan, Alaska and head back to Vancouver, British Columbia.<br />
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Around Martini time, I head back down to the Atrium, and get a few Martinis.<br />
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And then later, it is dress up time for our second and last Gala Dinner.<br />
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The whole crew is here.<br />
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I order the Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Brandy cocktail sauce.<br />
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And the Foie Gras with Apple Tarte Tatin.<br />
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Now you know what I had to deal with. :-)<br />
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Next up is the Roasted Parsnip Soup with crispy kale, and pumpkin seed oil<br />
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And an admiring the ring moment.<br />
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Followed up by the Surf and Turf: filet mignon, lobster tail, herb garlic butter, basmati rice, and sauteed vegetables.<br />
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Grandma Bonny spends some quality time with Ciaran.<br />
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And then it time for dessert, and us to celebrate Bonny's birthday!<br />
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One of the men in the bar, falls asleep, and later smashes his head on a pole which leads to significant bleeding. Mark, who is a fire fighter, quickly jumps into first responder mode and handles the situation quickly, until the ship medic comes by to take over. Mark, remember those people who claimed they were doctors but did nothing!</div>
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Walking Cary Street in Ketchikan was neat. It was a cute setup, and a very short walk. It was an item to cross off the list versus a great experience to share with your friends. I did like the Salmon marker where they swim upstream to spawn, and then die. </div>
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The food at the Alaska Fish House was great. The owner was friendly and service good. I recommend going, but just note the food is a little pricey.</div>
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Dinner with the entire group to celebrate our second Gala Dinner, and also Bonnie's birthday was fantastic. I am thrilled to get those wonderful silly pictures on my camera to share with the internet. </div>
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The Jazz Band were great. They played multiple sets so if you missed one, you could watch the next. </div>
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<b>Travel Date: Thursday, May 5th 2016</b></div>
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Today was a full day on the ship. We would be heading towards Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. As I am eating breakfast with mom, I noticed a smaller boat approaching the cruise line. </div>
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After breakfast, I head up to the Crows Nest and meet our new visitors. They were from the National Park Service (NPS).<br />
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I relax at the top, enjoying the view as best as we can. The weather is foggy with some rain, and not very clear.<br />
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I meet some other people from the United States, and we get great information from the NPS.<br />
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As I look around us, I try to figure out where were are on the map.<br />
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Now I can compare the GPS to the NPS map. Looking at the map, and comparing the visual scenery outside, it is hard to fathom that this was all a glacier once before in the year 1750.<br />
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The surrounding landscapes appear to get frostier and frostier.<br />
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It is time to head up to the Tarr Inlet to see the quickly disintegrating Margerie Glacier, and the biggest of them all the Grand Pacific Glacier.<br />
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Hanging out with our neighbors Marcy and Bonny, and enjoying the view.<br />
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That is the Grand Pacific Glacier on the other side. It is very dark and dirty, and doesn't appear to look like what a Glacier would look like. But we are warned it is the biggest one in the Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve. Interesting fun fact: the Canadian border line is just past our sight of the Grand Pacific Glacier.<br />
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The color of the ocean is clearer as the fresh water mixes in with the ocean water.<br />
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We are told that she calves every 10 minutes or so, and it sounds like "roaring thunder" when it happens.<br />
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I have my eyes peeled and ears wide open for the sound of "roaring thunder" and large chunks of Margerie peel off and fall into the ocean.<br />
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And get a full glimpse of Grand Pacific Glacier.<br />
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As we head back inside the pool area we enjoy the warmth of being inside.<br />
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They also serve us a local Dutch delicacy: pea soup.<br />
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We get a visual of the other glaciers in the area. I think is John Hopkins Glacier from afar, or it could be Lamplugh Glacier. </div>
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I think everyone including me is "Glacier-ed out". They are all beginning to look the same.<br />
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And we grab some local Alaskan seafood.<br />
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Around dinner time as we head toward Ketchikan, we are hit with rough winds and ocean waves.<br />
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Italian Prosciutto Ham with cantaloupe, and argula.<br />
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Pork Buco with tomato sauce, lemon-garlic, and mushroom risotto.<br />
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The Strawberry Sphere: strawberry mousse, basil marinated strawberries, and sable cookie.<br />
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And a Chocolate Delight: chocolate cake, dark chocolate ganache, white chocolate mousse, and chocolate shavings.<br />
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And now after a long day, it is time for bed.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
It is one thing to stand on top of a Glacier, as we did in Juneau. It is another to actually see it up close and personal, and get perspective on how big it is. The journey from start to finish, including commentary from the National Park Ranger was amazing. Margerie was big and beautiful, and watching her calve large chunks of ice was spectacular and disheartening at the same time.<br />
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It was hard to truly appreciate the Grand Pacific Glacier. It was black, ugly, and difficult to see or scale its size from where I stood. By the time we were done with Margerie, it felt like all of the other glaciers started to look the same, and I truly felt "glacier-ed out." I was fighting the thoughts of "I should appreciate this more" since we I may not see Glaciers ever given the rapid warming of climate and glacial melting of our planet.<br />
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Watching a movie with Mark, Bonny, and Marcy was fanatastic. A good break from our normal activities. Dinner with the entire gang including Riisa, Matt, and Ciaran. We missed all three of you.<br />
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None.Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-28925885375079104412016-09-29T21:54:00.001-04:002016-09-29T21:54:39.548-04:00Alaska Cruise Day 4: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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As we walk into Skagway, we notice a little history about the district</div>
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And then we notice that it is a National Park: Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park.<br />
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Later we go walk through the downtown areas<br />
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And then do a little self tour around the area.<br />
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Some of the first items brought to this area.<br />
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There is not much to see, so we walk outside. And notice the really large train.<br />
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Whoa! That's really cool.<br />
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A really large snow plow. I definitely don't want to be standing close to it as it goes by.<br />
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We walk around and read a little history about the area.<br />
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See and read about the natives who lives in the area and knew the land really well.<br />
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Time to head back into town, and wait for the bus for our zipline tour.<br />
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No really much to reflect on. The town of Skagway is very small and very historic. I cannot imagine what it is like during the winter time. The historic tour, I'm sure could have been much more eventful, but both my sister and I are just killing sometime before we hit the ziplines.</div>
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I really did love the trian and the snow plow that came with it. It was interesting to see one up close and visually appreciate the size and power of it.</div>
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No expenses. The self-guided tour was free.</div>
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After lunch we wait around the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park Visitors Center (that's a mouthful) for the bus to the zip line tour. The company I think is <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60877-d2244355-Reviews-Grizzly_Falls_Ziplining_Expedition-Skagway_Alaska.html" target="_blank">Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition</a>. Once the bus arrives, we get on, and drive back to ship to pick up the other guests.</div>
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During the ride there, we meet Kiki who is driving our bus, and has just started working this job for the summer. And she is pretty excited about it.<br />
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She gives us the low down on signing a waiver for the zip line course.<br />
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On the way there we see sea lions playing around in the Taiya river.<br />
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It is quite an amazing sight. Sorry about the shaky video, and the other shaky videos that will follow.<br />
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And we finally arrive at Dyea Flats Municipal Recreational Area.<br />
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Some of our guys are out and ready to greet us.<br />
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The area is beautiful.<br />
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We head in to get setup<br />
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I sneak in a picture with Kiki. And wish her luck in dealing with us.<br />
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At basecamp we realize we have to walk up the entire hill or mountain.<br />
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Finally, we get to main camp at the top of the hill. We meet all our instructors, and get our gear setup for the course.<br />
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My sis is ready.<br />
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This is our group.<br />
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Time for the first zip-line.<br />
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My sister's first experience on a zip-line.<br />
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The second zip-line.<br />
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The third.<br />
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Walking around a shaky bridge.<br />
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Some people have more difficulty than others.<br />
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The next zip-line #4.<br />
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The fifth.<br />
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The seventh.<br />
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I grab a video of some of our friends doing a zip line as well.<br />
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Time to appreciate some of the Grizzly Falls.<br />
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The eighth.<br />
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Now really acting like the like each other. :-)<br />
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Oh those mountains of the Tongass National Forest.<br />
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And then we arrive back in small and beautiful Skagway.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
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The staff of Grizzly Falls Zipling Expedition did a great job with the zip-line course. They were super high energy and made every zip-line as exciting to experience as possible. I shouldn't fail to mention safety was and is always their primary concern. It was a little hard for me to get super excited since I've jumped out of planes before, but I am glad my sister enjoyed it.<br />
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Great job team!!<br />
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<b>Expenses in US$: $380.85</b><br />
$380.85 Zipline for two people (Grizzly Falls Zip-lining Expedition)Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-9865214122684667792016-09-26T19:15:00.002-04:002016-09-27T09:56:58.278-04:00Alaska Cruise Day 4: A train ride from Fraser, British Columbia to Skagway, Alaska<b>Travel Date: Wednesday, May 4th 2016</b><br />
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After getting off the ship, we walk into one of the tourist places: <a href="http://www.skagwayalaskatours.com/" target="_blank">M&M Tours</a><br />
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We decide to purchase a train tour of the White Pass and Yukon Route from Fraser, British Columbia back to Skagway, Alaska. And then the plan is my sis and I will do a zip line course.<br />
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All signed up and ready to go.<br />
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We do a little walking to get to our bus. It was about a 10-15 minute walk.<br />
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We pass the railway tracks.<br />
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And we finally get to our bus. We were the last ones, and they are waiting on us to board.<br />
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Once aboard, they give us a briefing about our passports, and entry, and the basics about riding on the bus including the bathroom and when we can and cannot use it - especially during immigration check points.. Unfortunately, they don't know they words or sing "The Wheels on the Bus go round and round."<br />
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We are excited about our tour.<br />
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Time to go... the song the wheels of the bus go round and round play silently in my head.<br />
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We are getting closer to the Canadian Border. You can see the joint US and Canadian border effort.<br />
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Shortly after we stop, pull over, and take some pictures. The weather is cool; cool enough for me to bundle up in my sweater when I'm outside. The water rolling down the mountain generates enough hydro-electricity to power the nearby town. I am not sure if they mentioned the town is Skagway or not, but it was interesting.<br />
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Meanwhile, the train from the Yukon Territory arrives with a full load of passengers.<br />
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This is the crew of this carriage.<br />
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I decide to venture outside, between the carriages, stand between the galleries, and take pictures and videos. It is clearer and less shaky, but you don't get the announcements from the staff. Sometimes you just have to appreciate nature for what it is without its historical context. Maybe I can read about it later.<br />
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The White Pass Summit: the US and Canadian borders.<br />
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But first a 675 foot tunnel through the mountain.<br />
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I begin to noticed that there is less snow, and things are getting a little warmer. Not warm enough to take out my jacket or gloves.<br />
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Melting snow and ice means lovely river rapids.<br />
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I trade cameras with someone on the other side and we both take pictures of ourselves, and take the camera's back. The other guy is from Texas, and also enjoying the Alaskan wilderness for the first time.<br />
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I love those mountains and valleys. It gets me camera trigger happy.<br />
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The sign "<a href="http://www.skagwaystories.org/2010/03/23/on-to-alaska-with-buchanan/" target="_blank">On to Alaska with Buchanan</a>" has a story behind it. Read it <a href="http://www.skagwaystories.org/2010/03/23/on-to-alaska-with-buchanan/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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And back to Skagway with our guides.<br />
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And we get dropped off at the same place we started; near the railroad tracks.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b></div>
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The bus ride to Fraiser, British Columbia was okay. But the train ride back was just amazing. Those mountains, and the valleys, and the rivers, and snow; it was just so beautiful. I definitely enjoyed being outside the train between the carriages. It was pretty cold, but nothing beat the fresh air, and a full complete view. Great tour by M&M Tour company. I highly recommend it.</div>
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While cross borders, I noticed the Canadian Immigration officer was quite friendly. I cannot say the same for the U.S. Immigration officer. Just a little more than serious. In any case I had no real issues, and enjoyed the experience overall. </div>
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<b>Expenses in US$: $346.05</b></div>
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Train Ride: $346.05 (M&M Tours)</div>
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<b>Travel Date: Wednesday, May 4th 2016</b></div>
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After an epic day in Juneau, we rested well, and got up in the morning in Skagway, Alaska.</div>
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One of my favorite things daily on the ship to see was the large chessboard. I wanted to play it, but just couldn't find anyone willing. Perspective, small picture versus big picture is everything.<br />
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Mom, sis, and I grabbed a quick breakfast.<br />
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And walked to the elevators. A reminder, it is Wednesday.<br />
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It is a ten to fifteen minute walk from the ship to the town, and so we walk.<br />
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Some local history about Skayway and its Historic Waterfront.<br />
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I turn back to look at the beautiful mountains. They are such a pretty sight.<br />
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We walk into one of the tourist places: M&M Tours.<br />
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We decide to get a train tour of the White Pass and Yukon Route from Frasier, British Columbia back to Skagway, Alaska. And then the plan is my sis and I will do a zip line course.</div>
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And officially to the Klondike Goldrush National Historic Park area, and Skagway, Alaska.<br />
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We catch the bus we are supposed to get to drive to Frasier, British Columbia.<br />
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Get our introductory tour messages, and double checking to see if we have carried our passports. And we are off, <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/09/alaska-cruise-day-4-train-ride-from.html" target="_blank">on bus-ride journey to Frasier, British Columbia</a>.<br />
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After we arrive back, Mom goes back to the ship. My sis and I decide to walk around the Skagway Downtown District.<br />
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It is a cute small town. Cute, and very very very small.<br />
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My sister and I get the Captians Plate to share. It is a combination platter of homemade deep fried Alaskan, Halibut, Salmon & Shrimp, served with cocktail & tartar sauce. It is quite large and overwhelming. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures of the food, so you will just have to imagine what fried seafood look like. :-)<br />
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After lunch, we continue to walk around the town. We have time to spend before our zip line tour begins. So we walk around some of the streets curiously and I take pictures along the way.<br />
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And say hello to the National Parks Ranger, and check out the various exhibits and history.<br />
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We get on board, say hello to our driver Kiki, and then off we go to the <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/09/alaska-cruise-day-4-skagway-grizzly.html" target="_blank">Grizzly Falls Ziplining Expedition</a>.<br />
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We pass by, but avoid the Alaska Liquor Store.<br />
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Walk towards the Skagway Harbor and the beautiful snow capped mountains.<br />
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Goodbye Skagway.<br />
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Back on the ship, I recalled that there was some Martini tasting onboard the ship: $3 a martini.<br />
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These martini's are delicious.<br />
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Curry Coconut Chicken<br />
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Hazelnut Mousse Cake no sugar added.<br />
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And when we arrive back to our room, my sister and mom are awe-ing at the bedside decorations.<br />
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Skagway is filled with activities for a full one-day tour or two-day tour, but out of the city of Skagway. Traveling out of Skagway to BC was as impressive as traveling back to it. I enjoyed the short historical tour of Skagway, and most notably the train. The zip line course was average for me, but it was amazing experience to spend it with my sister who was experiencing it for the first time.</div>
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Meeting Nicola and Gaby at the Atrium Bar for martini's was refreshing, and it was equally great to have them join us for dinner. I have begun to take this for granted: but it is always great to share a meal with my family, and my extended family: Bonny, Mark, and Marcy, A good eventful and fun day.</div>
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$17.25: Beverages (Atrium Bar - Martinis)</div>
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<b>Travel Date: Tuesday, May 3rd 2016</b></div>
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Time to find out what the local attractions are.<br />
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Ooh, a Helicopter Glacier Landing. That sounds exiting.<br />
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We are "Living The Dream".<br />
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And finally it gets in, and we hop in.<br />
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Along the drive there they show us spots where eagles relax on the grass.<br />
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We get to the airport and clear the security barrier.<br />
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I love those mountains across from the runway.<br />
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There are those wonderful helicopters. One of those is our ride.<br />
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And then they have us put on snow shoes.<br />
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And now I'm ready to go.<br />
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Waiting on the rest to get fitted.<br />
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Before I head out, one of the staff tells me to grab an empty cup and take it with me to the glacier, if I wanted to drink cool glacier water. What a great idea!!! So I take three.<br />
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Take some pictures together.<br />
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Annica and Mom get buckled in first in the front seats.<br />
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And we are off the ground.<br />
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As we go higher and higher the landscape around us grows more beautiful.<br />
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We get our first glimpse of the glacier.<br />
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We start climbing above the Glacier.<br />
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We are close to the mid-way point.<br />
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And stand on the glacier. It feels like standing on thick ice.<br />
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This what what is looks like on the glacier.<br />
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You can see a crevasse below.<br />
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This is what that really looks like.<br />
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There are even mountain goats. Can you see them?<br />
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As we navigate around the various crevasses we find deeper and clearer cracks.<br />
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I walk around looking for a stream.<br />
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And then find out.<br />
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I love staring at them. Glaciers are so cool.<br />
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And we head out. Now as I see those crevasses from above, they begin to have such "deeper" context.<br />
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And then begin to see the Mendellhall Glacier from a distance. This is the popular one that a lot of tourists visiting in Juneau go see.<br />
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And the short drive back in Juneau. The nature of here is beautiful.<br />
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That was a really really awesome experience. We are all smiles!<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
This was honestly the highlight of the day. It was one of the coolest experiences I have had in my life. I think the only way I could top this is to jump into one of the crevasses and find a way to crawl out of there.<br />
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While the cost of the experience was pricey, I feel it was totally worth it. I recommend doing it with Living The Dream Alaska if you can swing the price.<br />
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<b>Expenses:</b><br />
$870.00: Helicopter Glacier Landing (Living The Dream Alaska - $290 per person)<br />
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<b>Travel Date: Tuesday, May 3rd 2016</b></div>
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It is very quiet up here. The noise in the video, is someone vaccumming the area, and clinking the vaccuum with the furniture. And yes, it was annoying to listen to.<br />
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I am hoping to catch a glimpse of some whales as we make our way to Juneau, Alaska, but there are none to be seen. Well at least we have some snow-capped mountain peaks.<br />
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I see Fred from Canada again. He has been to many many cruises. I think he said he has been to 143. He loves whale watching, and so he is giving us some tips and pointers. The whole reason I am up this so early this morning is because he said we may see some whales, and I really really want to see a damn whale.<br />
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Fred is talking my ear off about the land, the water, and the wildlife. I don't mind. It is like having a free tour guide. I wish I could take him with me everywhere. :-)<br />
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It is a cloudly day, but the sun eventually comes up. I go to my room balcony for an unobstructed view.<br />
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Here is another look at those snow-capped mountain peaks.<br />
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A view of the surrounding area as we prepare to dock.<br />
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I review the itinerary for the day, and notice there is a free presentation by one of the Noordam staff - Kelly - on the Alaska ports we are going to visit.<br />
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Shit! It already started. Better late than never. I absorb as much as I can.<br />
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After the talk, everyone heads out to the deck to watch the docking process.<br />
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Oh, there is the ramp for us to use to get off.<br />
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We are finally on land.<br />
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A look back at the ship. It looks like a building.<br />
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We find some local tours, and we quickly jump on a <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/09/alaska-cruise-day-3-helicopter-glacial.html" target="_blank">Helicopter Glacial Landing</a>.<br />
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We get stamped.<br />
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The next tram approaches.<br />
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We get on board.<br />
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And I find a good spot for a video. I hope you enjoy the video, and the background commentary. And if you are wondering, yes, the lady was literally reading from a script. She does have some jokes in there but she was very very dry in her delivery.<br />
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Our little building on water looks like a tiny lego block.<br />
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We get to the top, and walk towards the observation deck.<br />
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Read about the surrounding area.<br />
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America the beautiful.<br />
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We walk around to the Juneau Raptor Center nearby.<br />
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They have a bald eagle. Woot Woot! Time to see it up close and personal.</div>
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Her name is Lady Baltimore.<br />
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She is shy at first.<br />
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Fred from Canada, mentioned that we should walk on the trail for about 2 miles for amazing views.<br />
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And so it begins. I am a little cautious since mom has not been trail walking before with me, so I definitely don't want to go to far. She was having a hard time on the hills in the city of Vancouver.<br />
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So from time to time, we take selfie breaks, and I check in with her.<br />
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We hit a couple of uphill stretches and get amazing views.<br />
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Our ship is becoming a bigger and bigger lego block as we descend. :-)<br />
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And the downtown part of Juneau we have to walk through later.<br />
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We run into some American friends: George and Amalia we met while were going through the security process of the ship. George is extremely friendly and likes to chat up everyone. He makes me feel like I'm the introvert. For those of you who know me, you can imagine how engaging he is.<br />
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So we hang out and wait for our bus to pick us up for the <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/09/alaska-cruise-day-3-helicopter-glacial.html" target="_blank">Helicopter Glacier Landing</a>.<br />
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Marcelo and I write our names on the wall. It appears to be a tradition thing. Do you see it?<br />
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And there it is. I got a 1 lb leg of Bristol Bay Red King Crab meat. It was quite huge, and expensive. And that is just the leg.<br />
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Mom meets a bear, and takes a liking to it. And then she and my sis head into the store for trinkets and collectibles.<br />
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Goodbye Juneau. You were very small and charming.<br />
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Very very small. But charming.<br />
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And then back on the ship I catch a sight of a rainbow in the distance.<br />
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As I'm walking around, I run into Marcy and ask her how her day in Juneau was. While we are talking we both realize that this is both our 50th state. So we run back outside and grab a picture before the opportunity is lost.<br />
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Back inside the posse are playing various games.<br />
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And then head back up to grab a bite to eat, and see mom dining with Ania, Miguel and Isabel.<br />
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Back at dinner it is the usual crowd minus Matt and Riisa. I think they were using their special ship credit today for a fancy schmancy dinner at some of the nice restaurants on the ship.<br />
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Dinner was not epic, but definitely tasty. But having eaten multiple times already before dinner, I was quite full, so I didn't have a large meal. The heart was willing, but the body was weak.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
Today was quite eventful. Lots of activities and I felt exhausted at the end.<br />
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I enjoyed walking up early and listening to Fred. He was quite friendly and informative. I guess you would be if you have done this trip a countless number of times.<br />
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Arriving in Juneau, walking on land, and seeing the large mountains makes me really really happy. I'm definitely prefer mountains over water. But I would have them both. Sharing the experience with mom and sis was really cool too, especially when we go to the top of Mt. Roberts.<br />
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I've only see a bald eagle from afar, but the experience of seeing how they behave and interact in person was great. The very very short hike was neat. I wish we had more time to continue on and do the rest of the 2 mile hike, but the <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2016/09/alaska-cruise-day-3-helicopter-glacial.html" target="_blank">Helicopter Glacier Landing</a> definitely made up for missing it.<br />
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It was great to hang out with Vivien and Marcelo, and run into Miguel, Isabel, and Ania at the right time. Funny how things work out.<br />
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Tomorrow, we hit another port in Skagway. Looking forward to some adventures there!!<br />
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<b>Expenses in US$: $216.38</b><br />
$9.00: Bus (Round trip for 3 people)<br />
$99.00: Tram (Mt. Robert Tramway for 3 people)<br />
$27.08: Beverages (Alaska Red Dog Saloon)<br />
$43.80: Lunch (Tracy's King Crab Shack)<br />
$37.50: Hotel Service Charge: Day 1 ($12.50 per person for 3, Ms. Noordam)Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-75683066744345553742016-09-13T11:33:00.000-04:002016-09-13T12:06:07.551-04:00Alaska Cruise Day 2: Traveling through the Inside Passage<b>Travel Date: Monday, May 2nd 2016</b><br />
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Aaaaah, the first morning on the ship. I get up a little early, probably because I am quite excited to be on a cruise. I slowly sneak out our private balcony door to peek at the view. It is peaceful, cool, and very blue. The island shapes and sizes are captivating.<br />
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A good ol' unhealthy American breakfast for me please!!<br />
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Later, much later, my sleepy pants sister wakes up, and joins us. :-) Love You!<br />
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After breakfast, I venture upstairs to the Crows Nest. It is at the top of the ship and has a mostly unobstructed view of where we are heading.<br />
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At first it sounded Russian, but later it sounded more Spanish. Don't ask me how I confused the two. Eventually, once I realized it was Spanish, I curiously uttered "Espana?" in their direction.<br />
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Miguel, Isabel, and their daughter Ania are all from Spain. Miguel is from Galicia, where I ended my 560 miles walk called the <a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/p/spain-camino.html" target="_blank">Camino de Santiago</a>. Isabel is also from Spain, but not Galicia. My memory fails me of her exact region of Spain. Ania their adopted daughter, and I believe originally from Russia. We have a great conversation about their travels across the world, this Alaskan adventure, and the circumstances of why we are traveling. They were a wonderful family to talk to. I hope I run into them again.<br />
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12:00 PM Single and Solo Travelers Meet for Lunch. That sounds interesting. Maybe I'll meet some more interesting people.</div>
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2:00 PM Dance Class: Learn to Salsa... I know the basics but maybe I'll check it out again.<br />
3:00 PM Cupcake Tea Time... Ooh Cupcakes! Get in my belly!!<br />
5:00 PM to 10:15 PM Gala Dinner... Got to remind mom, and sis about this and be on time.<br />
10:00 PM SHOWTIME: Soundstage Featuring the Noordam Cast... This would be a good after dinner show.<br />
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I go down to the second floor to the Explorations Cafe.<br />
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It's a library, lounge area, and game room with full access to the second floor deck.<br />
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It is 12:00 PM, and time for the Single and Solo Travelers Meet for Lunch. Be forewarned, I know it is a cruise for mostly retirees, but I am hopeful. Unfortunately, I am definitely the youngest person at the table.<br />
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And the youngest person at the table by 20 years. It makes for interesting conversation. And the group is still very friendly and polite, and sometimes I have to speak up louder than normal.<br />
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Hopefully we will never get to use the lifeboats or rescue boats (in orange on the left).<br />
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As I continue to walk, my intuition tells me to stop. I listen to it, and in a few minutes, in the distance I see an orca (killer whale). At first I thought it was a shark, but the person sightseeing beside me corrected me, and was also grateful that I pointed it out. He has been at it for a while, and I just co-incidentally stumbled on it... or did I??? :-)<br />
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All this walking made me thirsty. I wanted to sit down, relax, and watch the ocean. Wait, I have a private balcony for that. So I head back to the room.<br />
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Sat back, kicked up legs on the table, and relaxed with the view.<br />
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Around 2 PM, I headed downstairs for Salsa.<br />
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Mom was also there. She tried to Salsa, but the pace was a little too fast for her. However, I can still move like Jagger. :-)<br />
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It is 3:00 PM, which means Cupcake time with mom! We head to the restaurant, and share cupcakes and hot chocolate together.<br />
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While booking they informed us that we would have to dress up for two nights for a Gala Dinner. The dress code for men is mandatory coat and tie, and for women it would be a cocktail dress. The good news is that I made sure mom and sis knew that.<br />
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However, I got the time wrong. The Gala Dinner was between 5:00 PM and 10:15 PM. Since there are so many people on the ship, they broke up the dinner into two sections 5:00 PM to 7:45 PM and 7:45 PM to 10:15 PM. All our dinners including the Gala began at 7:45 PM. Whoops!!!<br />
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When we got there at the restaurant, they explained it to me more clearly that we were early. VERY EARLY. So mom, sis and I decided to share a cocktail and kill time. Well, my sis and I shared a cocktail. Mom had picture taking duty.<br />
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We walked around and found the green screen photography shots they took of us when we boarded the cruise line.<br />
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We went up to the Crows Nest. And guess who is there?? Miguel, Isabel, and Ania. They too are dressed up for dinner, and waiting around to kill time. I introduce them to my family, and we all share a wonderful conversation together. My sis and Ania hit it off.</div>
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Since Matt and Riisa were not going to be present for dinner we had two available seats, and we added a third. Marcy even got to practice her Spanish with Isabel and Miguel too.<br />
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Ania and my sis bonded on the far end of the table.<br />
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Everything on the menu today was delicious. I forgot what this was called, and it was sooo tasty.<br />
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For Appetizer: I ordered the Escargots Bourguignon with herb garlic butter, Burgundy wine, and French bread.<br />
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For Soups and Salad: I ordered the Creamed Artichoke and Hertiage Carrot Soup with arugula pesto oil, and creme fraiche.<br />
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For the Entrees: I ordered the Maple-Lacquered Duck Breast with corn-cranberry pudding, candied figs, braised Swiss chard, and cide vinegar sauce.<br />
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For Desserts, I doubled up with the Black Forest Cask with No Sugar Added. <br />
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and then the Chocolate Souffle.<br />
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This is what it looks like after they break it with warm dark chocolate sauce. Not delicious at all (sarcasm)!!!<br />
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Just before 10:00 PM, the entire dinner table departs for a viewing of Soundstage at the Vista Lounge Balcony.<br />
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Great work by the cast of the Noordam. It was an entertaining performance.<br />
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After the show Mark and I decide to relax in the game room and play some chess.<br />
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After playing a few games we retire back to our room. I pull out my phone and track our progress via GPS. We are half way there to Juneau. We are just past Vancouver Island, and we should arrive in the morning around 10-12 AM Alaska Time Zone.<br />
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A zoomed in version. Ignore the time stamp on the top right. It is definitely not 7:44 AM in the morning where I am at. Additionally, I am in airplane mode.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
Today was quite a relaxing day. It was great to spend some alone time with Mom, and catch up since it has been sometime since we have seen each other.<br />
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As I reflect back on today and today's encounters, I feel sometimes through our personal energy and vibe, we attract the right people around us, and magic happens. I quite pleased of being setup with the best neighbors in Marcy, Mark, and Bonny, and meeting Isabel, Miguel, and Ania, and then have all of them share dinner and a theater show with our family.<br />
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This has already been such a magical and eventful experience. And it just got started.<br />
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<b>Expenses: in US$ ($53.60)</b><br />
$37.50: Hotel Service Charge: Day 1 ($12.50 per person for 3, Ms. Noordam)<br />
$16.10: Ocean BarRichmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-35203567570641815582016-09-11T19:12:00.000-04:002016-09-12T09:06:48.383-04:00Alaska Cruise Day 1: Getting onboard the Noordam in Vancouver, British Columbia<b>Travel Date: Sunday, May 1st 2016</b><br />
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We got up early to grab some breakfast.<br />
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Breakfast at this Marriott was very American and exceptional.<br />
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We asked for some more coffee, and our server bought us more coffee in a glass. It was quite funny. She apologized for this mishap, but it made us all - including her - laugh.<br />
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And then we head out dragging our bags across Richmond, Vancouver to the Richmond-Brighouse Metro station. It is a surprisingly longer walk than I anticipated from the Marriott to the metro station. And hauling luggage doesn't make it any easier.<br />
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We get close to a front row seat. And get to see some of the picturesque views of the City of Vancouver.<br />
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Our last stop is Waterfront Station on the Canada Line. We get off and make the short walk to <a href="http://www.canadaplace.ca/" target="_blank">Canada Place</a>: an iconic convention center with picturesque views and a ferry/cruise line terminal .<br />
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Now to find the entrance to get to the cruise liner. Fortunately these wonderful ladies help us out.<br />
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We have about two hours of time to kill, so we decide to be touristy and walk around Canada Place.<br />
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Oh that is our Cruise Line: the <a href="http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-vacation-onboard/Noordam" target="_blank">Ms Noordam</a>.<br />
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We get the waterfront edge at Canada Place.<br />
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And the views are wonderful.<br />
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We walk around for a bit in the city. Grab a few bottles, head back to the cruise line, and check in. After we clear security we get our boarding passes with pictures.<br />
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Since my mom and I are still Indian citizens, we have to turn over our passports and other necessary documents. Travel does suck when you are a national of a third-world country.<br />
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Time to really get on-board now.<br />
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The hallway to our room is narrow for two people, but wide enough for one. And quite long.<br />
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My sis is really ready to check into room 6024.<br />
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We are very very excited.<br />
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One of the items which I really appreciated was the daily itinerary provided in the room with all the events and activities for the day posted on the cruise line.<br />
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And now to take a self-tour of the Noordam.<br />
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The view of Canada Place from the right side deck of the cruiseline.<br />
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By 4:15 PM we are supposed to all be on Deck 2 for the "mandatory emergency drill". The crowd begins to pile up.<br />
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One by one we are checked in by last name.<br />
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Everyone on deck is here, except two people from our group. As you can see it is a very very tight fit.<br />
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After the safety drill, mom, I and sis head upstairs for a spa raffle. And guess who wins?<br />
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The boat leaves the dock at 5 PM towards Alaska via the Inside Passages of islands.<br />
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As my sis and I enjoy the views from our balcony, we hear our next door neighbors talking beside us outside our balcony. There is a barrier between up for privacy, but we end up talking anyway.<br />
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We meet Mark, and decide to share a drink, and toast to the occasion. Read the Reflections section for an interesting story regarding the alcohol.<br />
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We get to know Mark, his sister Marcy, and his mom Bonny via the balcony, and around dinner time we request the staff to allow us to join their table.<br />
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It turns out that Mark and Marcy are traveling with Bonny to celebrate her upcoming birthday and mothers day. This is almost a similar sentiment with me and my sis. So we decide to pair them up at the dinner table together. Mom's can relate to each other, and talk about their kids.<br />
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We are also joined by Matt and Riisa. They both have a new born Ciaran, and are excited to go traveling with him.<br />
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So ... this is our dinner menu. We can order anything, and everything. And make multiple orders. Everything is included in our prepaid cruise fare. Nice!!!<br />
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After our experience with appetizers I order multiple entrees, and am pleased to note they were quite delicious. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures, but I did remember to capture the desserts.<br />
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It was quite an eventful and exciting day. One of the things I appreciate is having a Marriott's Rewards Credit Card. I have clocked enough Marriott rooms for work to make "Gold Status", and because of that I get special perks. One of benefits I received was a complimentary breakfast from Marriott for me, sis and mom. Thank you Marriott for the breakfast $$$ saved.</div>
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One of the frustrating things about traveling is dealing with visa issues and jumping extra hoops as an Indian citizen. We usually have to deal with extra questions because our passport is not easy accepted by the "Western world". I cannot wait to become a US citizen, and be rid of dealing with acquiring visas just to visit countries, or jumping through various hoops before of our third world status. Fortunately my sister has this benefit from Canada, and one day I will have it from the United States.</div>
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Before we boarded the ship, I remember we could bring three bottles on board, one for each person. So we went to the liquor store and purchased a bottle of rum mix (for my sis), a bottle of Eagle Rare Whiskey (for me), and a bottle of wine (for mum). While walking back, we realized that they only allowed wine and champagne. So during our security check they looked at each bottle individually. They discarded the rum first, and then looked at the Eagle Rare Whiskey bottle and actually accepted it as wine. WOW!! Thank you Eagle Rare for making your whiskey bottle look like a wine bottle. Woot Woot!</div>
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The best part of my first day was walking into our room, seeing the balcony, and witnessing the view, and imagining how awesome it was going to be. The second best part of my day, and a close first, were the friends we had met in Mark, Marcy, Bonny, Matt, and Riisa, and the camaraderie we shared before and during dinner. This was going to be an awesome adventure to share with them.</div>
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<b>Expenses: in US $2,589.08</b></div>
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$2,472.52: Initial Cruise Cost for 3 people with Balcony and $125.00 on-ship credit (Ms. Noordam)</div>
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$6.60: Metro Tickets (Richmond-Brigham to Waterfront Station)</div>
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$72.46: 3 Bottles of Wine/Liquor (CAD $90.54)</div>
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Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-80611457428169373812016-09-11T14:11:00.001-04:002016-09-11T15:45:18.126-04:00Richmond, British Columbia: Reunion with the Fam.<b>Travel Date: Saturday, Apr 30th 2016</b><br />
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I arrived at the Vancouver Marriott Airport Hotel - which happens to be in Richmond instead of Vancouver. And I checked in, and decided to walk around the area.<br />
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I stopped by a local drug store/supermarket to pick up some water and a shaving razor, and I noticed the Kinder Surprise eggs which are banned from the US. They were one of my childhood favorites, and I miss them dearly.<br />
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Feeling hungry, I walked over to nearby a restaurant: Ceili's Modern Irish Pub (Richmond, British Columbia).<br />
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Typical Irish Bar, except the bartender was of Indian descent, and spoke "North American English". I got some lunch, and some beer, and headed back to the hotel.<br />
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Back at the hotel, I decided to try out the Pinot Noir from the Okanagan Valley. I was curious how the wine tastes as compared to my favorite region where Pinot Noir are grown: Oregon. Credit to Lavon and Brian for their Oregon wine indoctrination.<br />
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I got a little extra from the bartender. The wine was amazing. I will have to compare them again with the Oregon Pinot Noir's to taste the subtle difference.<br />
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Now it was time to pick up mom and my sister. Fortunately, the hotel had a free shuttle bus to pickups and drop offs to the airport<br />
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The bus passed by some scenic views of the city.<br />
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And finally the three of us are re-united after 18 years. Mom is gleaming. We have seen each other at different points in the last 18 years, but never all together. The last time we were all together was when I left Dubai to the United States for college. It is crazy, as I begin to think it has been that long.<br />
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For dinner, we decide to head over to the small town of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steveston,_British_Columbia" target="_blank">Stevenston</a>, which is a small historic fishing village at the edge of Richmond, British Columbia. We head over to the scenic Fisherman's Wharf.<br />
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And decide to walk the length of the wharf while we wait for our reservations.<br />
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I love how calm the water is.<br />
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Views of the oncoming sunset.<br />
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It was great to reconnect with mother and sister, and share the beauty of the village of Steveston together. The fisherman's village has a great scenic view with an assortment of boats and colors. The weather was cool and peaceful. It definitely required a sweater. </div>
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I enjoyed talking to mom, connecting with her, and also teasing her with my sister. My sister playfully warned me about some of the ethnically Indian nuances that would come around with mom. She was right, and it was entertaining to re-experience. I had forgotten about them. Things about childhood, that we grow up with, and we get to re-experience at a different age - amusing.</div>
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One memorable moment of kindness was in the airport shuttle bus when it arrived to pick up my mom and sis. A group of older men got onboard, maybe about 9-10 entered into the shuttle and pretty much filled the shuttle. They were definitely from Eastern Europe and spoke a different language. We were in the front, and it was just me, my mom, and my sister that could share two seats. So I got up and stood, hoping that one of the men in the entourage would move to a seat behind the bus. For about one minute, before the bus began moving no one moved. And then the oldest man, noticed me standing, put it together and moved to the back of the bus. It's moments like these that make me appreciate our common humanity and kindness.</div>
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I am looking forward to the next seven days on cruise to Alaska. It will be memorable!</div>
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<b>Expenses: in US$ 428.24</b></div>
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Hotel: $199.61 (CAD $249.72, Marriott - Vancouver Airport)</div>
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Grocery Store: $15.12 (CAD $18.90, London Drugs)</div>
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Lunch: $20.18 (Ceili's Irish Pub)</div>
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Beverages: $17.94 (CAD $14.36, Marriott - Allie's American Grill)</div>
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I got up in the morning, and peered out the window. Morton told me the previous day that you could see Mt. Rainier from his window on a clear day.</div>
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After saying goodbye to Morton, I head downstairs from his apartment, and caught an Uber to the Amtrak Seattle King Street Train Station, and stood in line.<br />
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The line is really really long.<br />
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The architecture of the train station was beautiful.<br />
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While in line, I made a friend. Unfortunately, I am writing this blog post so late that I forgot her name. I'll just call her CoolLadyISatNextTo.</div>
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We received our seat assignments: Car 8 and Seat 13 and 14. We told the ticketing agent that we would like to sit next to each other.<br />
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The train Cascades arrived, and one by one the passengers were embarking.<br />
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We are all set and ready to go.<br />
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Below are some of the pretty views of the scenery and bays of Washington State as we get closer to Vancouver, Canada.<br />
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I think we just crossed into Canada.<br />
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We finally entered the Pacific Central Station in Vancouver, Canada. Upon arrival, it looks and feels like a detention center, not that I have any experience with that.<br />
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It takes about an hour for us to move through, and finally I am through customs and legally in Canada.<br />
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The weather of Vancouver is gorgeous, cool, and sunny. I fluctuate between removing my jacket from feeling too hot, to putting it back on because it is just a little cool.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
I am quite grateful to Morton for the short sleepover in Seattle, Vancouver. I had a frustrating time with update my credit card with Uber since my Marriott credit card was recently cancelled for potential fraud. But in the end it all worked out and for that I am grateful. Learning lesson: know what credit cards you've setup to automatically work for which apps.<br />
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Meeting "CoolLadyISatNextTo" was a neat experience. She was from Washington State and was traveling to Vancouver solo for the first time. So was I. It was refreshing to meet another traveler, waiting in line ahead of me at the train station, and share conversation and the train ride with her. At the end of the journey we traded emails and left on our own paths. She doesn't use facebook - sigh.<br />
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The one thing I learned about Canadian customs that I found interesting is that if you fly into Canada, and you have a passport from certain countries (as I do), then you have to get an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) clearance. To avoid getting the eTA, you can travel via train from the US to Canada. They don't require an eTA, which is why I traveled by train.<br />
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I'm excited about being in Vancouver and exploring as much as I can in less than a day.<br />
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<b>Expenses in US$: $73.39</b><br />
$54.00: Train Ticket from Seattle, Washington to Vancouver, British Columbia (Amtrak)<br />
$6.79: Uber Ride to Seattle King Street Train Station<br />
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$12.60 (CAD $15.75): Train Ticket from Pacific Central Station to Richmond, British Columbia<br />
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Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-74291035808969457012016-07-15T13:50:00.002-04:002016-07-15T14:14:23.962-04:00Seattle, Washington: Reunion with childhood friends<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Travel Date: Friday, April 29th 2016</b></div>
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I was excited to go on my Alaskan adventure with my mom and sis, and in the process visit my childhood best friend Morton. It has been a while since I've seen him.<br />
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I transited through the Chicago O'Hare Airport, and enjoyed the various airport lighted art as I commuted from one terminal to the next.<br />
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And shortly later, I arrived in Seattle and caught a very expensive cab to get to Downtown Seattle to see Morton. I drop off my suitcase, and backpack and at his apartment, and we head to one of the local restaurants near his home: <a href="http://sanseiseattle.com/" target="_blank">Sansei Seafood Restaurant</a>.<br />
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We drink some delicious Sauvignon Blanc...<br />
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Take a selfie...<br />
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And munch down on some delicious sushi...<br />
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And catch up on each other's lives.<br />
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The bartender is pretty cool. He wants to run for the Presidency in the future, and he is pretty serious about it. So we decided to take his picture just in case he makes it big!<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
It was great to fly to Seattle, Washington, and see Morton on route to Vancouver, British Columbia. Hanging out with him felt like good old times. We caught up pretty quickly and made a commitment to see each other more often. I am happy to know he is doing really well in his new environment, and life is working out for him.<br />
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Oh, and the sushi was pretty good. And the company was better.<br />
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<b>Expenses: $168.78</b><br />
Richmond Airport: $16.27 (Late Lunch)<br />
Sansei Seattle and Sushi Bar: $104.11 (Dinner)<br />
Airport Taxi: $48.40 (Taxi)<br />
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Two weeks ago (April 7th), one of my closest friends Ben, sent me an invite to a tour of the East Wing of the White House at 11 PM. I was in Philadelphia at the time for work, and he told me I needed to get back with him by 11 AM the next day. Oh, and I could invite up to 11 people including myself.</div>
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That evening at 11 PM, I sent a gazillion texts and a general facebook post. I apologize if you are reading this, and you received my text at night and woke up. By 10:30 AM the next day, I had my final list of 7 since some of Ben's other friends had responded.</div>
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The day before the scheduled tour, I drove down to DC, parked my car at the Metro for free, and commuted to Columbia Heights.</div>
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The good ol' DC Metro. I need to download the DC Metro App on my phone again.<br />
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The Artist Prince, or 'formerly known as Prince' had passed. As Ben and I walked away from his apartment, we saw a silent projection of Prince Videos from across the street on a back of a wall. I'm not crazy about Prince or his music, but it was cool to the outpouring of tributes from his fans.<br />
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Ben and I head to the local DC bars with some of his friends, and enjoy the evening.<br />
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<b>Travel Date: Saturday, April 22 2016</b><br />
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We get up, have breakfast, and head over to the White House. It is a rainy day, and fortunately, it is not pouring down heavily.<br />
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We wait in a long line.<br />
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We get to the front of the line for our group time. Note: that lady in the picture is not part of our group. But co-incidentally she does point to the start of the line at the same time I take this picture.<br />
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Slowly all my and Ben's friends show up, and we take a group selfie.<br />
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Our first Secret Service encounter.<br />
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Tammy has got her passport and her kids IDs ready.<br />
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Tracey is cleared.<br />
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Rich may be questionable... just kidding.<br />
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Another stage of Secret Service security.<br />
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We make it through stage 2. And wait on stage 3.<br />
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Stage 3: the dog sniffers. Why don't they have these at all airports?<br />
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After clearing stage 3: dog sniffers, and stage 4: metal detectors, we walk towards the actual East Wing of the White House.<br />
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And now that the entire crew is here, another one.<br />
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Time to enter the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Wing" target="_blank">East Wing</a>.<br />
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East Wing: The East Wing is a part of the White House Complex. It is a two-story structure on the east side of the White House Executive Residence, the home of the President of the United States. While the West Wing generally serves the president, the East Wing serves as office space for the First Lady and her staff, including the White House Social Secretary, White House Graphics and Calligraphy Office and correspondence staff. The East Wing also includes the White House theater, the visitors' entrance, and the East Colonnade, a corridor connecting the body of the East Wing to the residence. Social visitors to the White House usually enter through the East Wing.<br />
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In the digital age, POTUS and FLOTUS (President, and First Lady, Of The United States) have an introductory video, have a welcoming us to the White House.<br />
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Hallways.<br />
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Gardens.<br />
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The original and the future F.D.R.: Franklin D. Roosevelt.<br />
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Abe.<br />
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Various Presidential Moments.<br />
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More hallways.<br />
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Then we begin to see the rooms on the lower level. Unfortunately, many of the rooms are roped off. And the ones that we can enter have limited accessibility.<br />
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The Vermeil Room: Once a billiard room, this room contains a collection of European and American gilded silver (vermeil) objects, c. 1700-1950. Portraits of recent first ladies are displayed here.<br />
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The Library: contains over 2700 books related to American life. The Federal furnishings were made in New York, 1800-1820. The room is used for teas, meetings, and press interviews.<br />
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The China Room: A permanent display of tableware was created in this room in 1917 by First Lady Edith Wilson. Not every president has ordered state china, so both official and some family services are exhibited. The 1924 portrait of Grace Coolidge by Howard Chandler Christy features her white collie Rob Roy.<br />
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First Lady, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and possible future President.<br />
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Tammy on top of the stairs.<br />
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We walk up the stairs, and get to the East Room.<br />
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East Room: The room has been the scene of state dinner, receptions, concerts, weddings and press conferences. Here the bodies of Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy lay in state after their assassinations. The portrait of George Washington by Gilbert Stuart, the only object in the White House since its first occupancy in 1800, was removed for safekeeping by Dolley Madison when the White House was burned in 1814.<br />
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The Green Room: one of three state parlors on the first floor in the White House, the home of the President of the United States. It is used for small receptions and teas. During a state dinner, guests are served cocktails in the three state parlors before the president, first lady, and visiting head of state descend the Grand Staircase for dinner.</div>
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The Blue Room: elegant oval room has long been a reception room. President James Monroe furnished the room in the French style in 1817. Original objects include seven gilded chairs, the sofa, and the clock on the mantel. Grover Cleveland, the only president to have a White House wedding, married Frances Folsom here in 1886.<br />
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Red Room: A parlor since the early 19th century, is often used by first ladies to receive guests. Here, President Rutherford Hayes took the oath of office in 1877. The American Empire style furniture was made in New York, 1810-1830. The marble mantel has been in the White House since 1819.<br />
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State Dining Room: the existing interior and furnishing date from the sweeping renovations made to the White House during the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1902. As many as 140 people can be seated at dinners and luncheons by using round tables. The portrait of Abraham Lincoln over the mantlepiece was painted in 1869 by George P.A. Healy.<br />
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The Old Family Dining Room: the presidents and their families took their meals in this room prior to the creation of a new family dining room in the private quarters in 1961. The room is regularly used to host small official events. In 2015, the room first opened for public view, as a showcase for moden American art.<br />
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Time to walk away to the exit. There is a surprisingly long line for something, and I don't really want to wait in line. So I walk up ahead.<br />
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Ah, it is for taking pictures of the official Seal of the President of the United States.<br />
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I stick around the front of the line, until my friends who are waiting in line get there. And we grab a few pictures with the official Seal.<br />
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Ben and I.<br />
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Tommy Joe and Stephanie.<br />
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I see portraits of the last two presidents: President William 'Bill' Jefferson Clinton.<br />
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And President George W. Bush.<br />
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Time to exit the East Wing.<br />
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Group picture.<br />
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The front side of the East Wing.<br />
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Goofing off.<br />
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Walking to the White House security perimeter.<br />
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One last look back at the White House and surrounding scenery.<br />
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We walk a few blocks and decide to have lunch at <a href="http://www.ebbitt.com/" target="_blank">Old Ebbitt Grill</a>.<br />
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Old Ebbitt Grill is a historic bar and restaurant located at 675 15th Street NW in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It is Washington's oldest bar and restaurant. Old Ebbitt Grill has been frequented by numerous politicians, some known for scandals and maneuvering. And from what I hear, it is a frequently visited spot for meeting political insiders, and White House staff and interns after hours.<br />
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Tammy enjoying her Jameson tainted Irish Coffee at the Old Ebbitt Grill.<br />
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A group photo at the Old Ebbitt Grill.<br />
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Both Tyne and I get the Eggs Benedict. It is absolutely delicious, and reasonably priced for Washington, D.C.<br />
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After brunch, most of the group heads out to celebrate the rest of their weekend. Ben, I, Tracey and Rich decided to visit the landmarks around the White House for a while. And then it is time to say goodbye to Tracey and Rich, and off to enjoy the DC bar scene.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
This was an amazing experience!<br />
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I've always wanted to go to the White House, and my friendship with Ben offered me the opportunity to visit it, and share the experience with him and others. Dining at the Old Ebbitt Grill immediately after the tour was a great finishing touch.<br />
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THANK YOU BEN! And thank you to all my friends who were able to come out, experience, and celebrate the moment.<br />
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<b>Expenses: $100.55</b><br />
DC Metro: $10.00 (Subway)<br />
Wonderland Ballroom: $56.40 (Beverages)<br />
White House - East Wing Tour: $0.00 (Tours)<br />
Old Ebbitt Grill: $34.15 (Brunch & Beverages)Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-58532468586682473872016-06-27T21:21:00.002-04:002016-06-27T21:39:34.058-04:00Eastvale, California: Chinese New Year Celebration with the Wu's.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Travel Date: Saturday, Feb 6 2016</b></div>
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The main reason for flying down to California was to celebrate Chinese New Year with the Wu's This was going to be my second celebration. If it was anything like my first<a href="http://onehopelesswanderer.blogspot.com/2014/02/visting-wu-tang-clan-dabbling-in.html" target="_blank"> Chinese New Year celebration at the Wu's</a>, it was going to be awesome.</div>
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I got there around 4 PM, just in time to help. I had the difficult responsibility of setting up the tables with food. And maybe the unofficial responsibility of taking pictures and videos.</div>
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The dining table is filled with raw meat and other foods.<br />
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I walked outside to the garden. What??? There are tables outside too.<br />
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Many eating places.<br />
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Back inside the Chinese decor was everywhere.<br />
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I was thinking about stealing one before dinner? I didn't.<br />
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Jordan is goofing off with the camera. That is supposed to be my responsibility.<br />
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The girls are setting up stacks of meat.<br />
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Ooh. I want to try that right now.<br />
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Jordan's mom is the genius behind the food. She is an amazing cook.<br />
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Jordan attempts to pour down the noodles in the larger container.<br />
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But his mom steps in to show him how it is done. :-)<br />
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And that is how you do it Jordan.<br />
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The stuff they use to make the hot sauce.<br />
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Special sauce in the making.<br />
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Oh, I cannot wait to put that in my belly.<br />
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And then there was an epic moment of confusion, debate, and resolution on what dishes to use.<br />
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This one was heaven.<br />
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And then the second wave of people arrive: Sigma Nu's. Many of them were my ex-co-workers and some core volunteers.<br />
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Great fraternalism represented at the Wu Household.<br />
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Thank you Jordan and Shamim for an amazing Chinese New Year experience, again. I'm looking forward to the next one.<br />
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Time to hang out with my twin brother: Jamil<br />
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And then it is time to go to bed. I'm so full, I need to run tomorrow, and not eat for days.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
I don't have words to express how much fun this day was. I knew it was going to be great because of my first Chinese New Year experience with them. But again, the Wu's tend to surprise you with more friendship, laughter, joy, and kindness.<br />
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It was great to spend time with both Jordan's and Shamim's sides of the family and meet some new people. It was exciting to reconnect with many of the Sigma Nu's still working at Headquarters, and some of the past staff and volunteers.<br />
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And needless to mention, but I'm looking forward to another invite to the Wu household for the next Chinese New Year.<br />
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<b>Expenses: $0.00</b><br />
Bloated belly!Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272409139503363067.post-10948893040058448342016-06-12T18:23:00.001-04:002016-06-12T18:24:09.620-04:00Corona, California: Skyline Drive Trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<b>Travel Date: Friday, Feb 5 2016</b></div>
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I was traveling from Richmond, Virginia to Ontario, California to visit the Wu family and celebrate Chinese New Year (Sat., Feb. 6th). Since I was flying on a Friday, I chose to spend some of my time with my friend Greg and his wife Tina.</div>
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My flight from Richmond arrived in Houston on time, and my flight from Houston to Ontario, California was ready to take off with the sunset. </div>
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This was going to be the longest sunset flight ever. I was flying westward with the sunset.<br />
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I finally arrived in Ontario, California.<br />
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It was one of the best sunsets I've seen. The timing of it was perfect.<br />
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Greg picked me up from the airport, and we drove over to his home. We just relaxed watching some TV, and talking shop, and looking at wedding pictures of him and Tina, and Tina's daughter.<br />
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<b>Travel Date: Saturday, Feb 6 2016</b><br />
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The next morning, we got up and decided to go for a a hike before the hot weather kicked in. We headed over to the <a href="http://alltrails.com/trail/us/california/skyline-drive" target="_blank">Skyline Drive Trail</a> at the edge of the city of Corona.<br />
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We first starting walking on the asphalt.<br />
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The views on the right were all homes.<br />
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As we get further into the trail the views change to more greenery.<br />
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And there are more people and cyclists on the trail.<br />
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We finally get to the trail head of the <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tin+Mine+Canyon/@33.8361477,-117.6186728,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x80dcc635be73d93d:0x78e9ddfb10eb05d3!8m2!3d33.8361485!4d-117.609918" target="_blank">Tin Mine Canyon</a>.<br />
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As we walk up higher and higher, Greg points out a car that fell off the cliff.<br />
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I zoom in with my iPhone to get a closer look.<br />
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We continue on and get even higher up the canyon. The views of the Canyon are unique and beautiful.<br />
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I love those snow-capped San Gorgonio Mountains<br />
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A elevated selfie moment.<br />
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The path is just a simple dirt road. And I'm walking in my flip-flops/slippers. And I pick up a lot of dust.<br />
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I enjoy the steepness of the slope. It reminds me of running down some of the steep hills on the Camino de Santiago.<br />
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One last look at the canyon, before we re-enter the asphalt trail, and arrive at the trail head.<br />
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Look ma, no hands!!!<br />
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After a quick shower, I dress up and get ready to celebrate Chinese New Year with the Wu's. I say goodbye to my good friends Greg and Tina, thank them for the visit, and for being a wonderful hosts.<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
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Originally, when I booked the flight into Ontario, I noticed the time on the flight from Houston to Ontario. I thought it would be a wonderful experience to see the sun set for a prolonged period of time as I flew westward. And it was rewarding. I'm glad I got that window seat.<br />
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It was great to catch up with Greg while walking the trail. While walking, I realized that I was out of shape in a lot of ways, and was in good shape in other ways. Mentally, I made a pledge to get back into running, and contemplated training for a full marathon.<br />
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The views of the Tin Mine Canyon was different from what we see on the East Coast. Lots of dry hills, dusty trails and pretty contracts when there is greenery. The shapes of the dry hills and mountains were interesting at times. I think they were probably molded by the scarce rainfall California gets. But the picturesque view of the snow capped San Gorgonio Mountains with the background of the city of Corona was gorgeous and memorable.<br />
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It is always a pleasurable experience to see Greg and his wife Tina, and spend time with them.<br />
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<b>Expenses:</b><br />
Gatorade: $4.00 (Some California Gas Station)<br />
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<b>Travel Date: Saturday, Nov 28 2015</b></div>
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Our final day on the islands of Hawaii. </div>
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We arrived in Kailua-Kona late last night, and checked into the Marriott Courtyard Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Since there were a few minutes before last call, we headed to the local bar, got a few drinks, and then just crashed. </div>
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In the morning, I told Justin we could choose to just take it easy, or we could go drive around and finish items on the bucket list. He decided to take it easy, and enjoy being around the beach. I think the view outside our room window did the convincing. </div>
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And I was perfectly content with his choice. I needed some beach time.<br />
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The Hawaiian State Flag.<br />
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We leave the hotel, walk around, and grab some breakfast.<br />
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After breakfast, it is time to head out to the beach. The beaches of Hawaii are considered accessible to all. So hotels do not really have private beach front property.<br />
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I grab some snorkeling gear from the Kono Boys shack. I have not snorkeled in any of the Hawaii islands, so this was something I really need to do and scratch of the list of experiences.<br />
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After a wonderful snorkeling experience, I decide to check out the temple at the edge of the Kamakahonu Kailua Pier.<br />
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On the pier is a religious temple: The Ahu'ena Heiau . It served the King Kamehameha. The temple is a 2/3 scale model replica. It is a considered a significant cultural site and must be treated with great respect.<br />
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And now it is time to relax, soak up whatever sun is there, and enjoy some beverages.<br />
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Justin decides to get a tan. And in doing so he falls asleep.<br />
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Happy hour rolls on, and we grab some half-priced poke for dinner.<br />
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We walk back to the hotel, and read up on some history of the King Kamehameha. Earlier, during the sunset we talked to a native islander about King Kamehameha.<br />
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His opinion about the King enlightens us. To some he is a hero, and to others he is a villain.<br />
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And we head out to the other side of the island to the Hilo International Airport.<br />
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On the drive there, the most amazing thing happened. We drove up the mountain through the middle of the island. It was dark. Very dark. Pitch black. And the clouds cleared up, and opened up the night sky. We pulled over along the road. Got out of the car and looked above at the sky for a few moments. The constellation of stars of the Milky Way was staring back at us. I wish I could take a picture with my iPhone. We both wanted to stay for longer, but also we didn't want to miss our flight home.<br />
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We drop off our car at the airport, leave the key under the car matt, and leave the front door unlocked. Those were the directions from our 'ugly car' rental company. After checking in, and clearing security, we relax in the lobby, and await our boarding call.<br />
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And then FINALLY arrive back on the US mainland. What a trip!<br />
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<b>Reflections:</b><br />
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Today was an awesome day of doing nothing. Snorkeling in the Hawaiian waters, and appreciating the Marine wildlife was fantastic. It was so good, that I had to do it twice, until I was literally exhausted from swimming.<br />
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Laying on the hotel chaise lounges, drinking cocktails, talking to Justin and some of the other hotel guests was relaxing. I was really grateful to just 'veg out' for the first time in a long time.<br />
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We planned on leaving right after the sunset. The sunset was epic with the backdrop of the trees. I couldn't have asked for a better ending to our Hawaiian trip. But the icing on the cake, was the unexpected and clear view of the constellation of stars of the Milky Way galaxy.<br />
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Thank you Justin for being a great traveling companion. Sure, we had our moments, but that was just tiny in contrast to the amazing memories, people, and journeys we shared.<br />
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I'm looking forward to a visit the next and last state (#50) on my list: Alaska.<br />
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<b>Expenses: $277.82</b><br />
<i>Nov 28th 2015: $111.62</i><br />
Gas: $8.31 (Minit Stop Leilani)<br />
Breakfast: $19.82 (Paradise Brewing Co)<br />
Scuba Gear Rental: $24.00 (Kona Boys)<br />
Beverages: $35.13 (Courtyard by Marriott KKB Kailua-Kona, Big Island)<br />
Dinner: $9.93 (Courtyard by Marriott KKB Kailua-Kona, Big Island)<br />
Parking: $15.62 (Courtyard by Marriott KKB Kailua-Kona, Big Island)<br />
Gas: $22.81 (Tesoro)<br />
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<i>Nov 29th 2015: $166.20</i><br />
Breakfast: $13.89 (Klatch Coffee)<br />
Parking: $90.00 (IAD Dulles)<br />
Dinner: $62.31(The Savory Grain)Richmonderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10049806481474809654noreply@blogger.com0