I think one of the best parts about our engagement and time leading up to our wedding day was the thought that I would get to enjoy some quality time with my new spouse when it was all said and done. And the other good part about that was that I wasn't in charge of planning it! Yes, Kurt's assignment was THE HONEYMOON. Sure, we talked about ideas together-things we'd like or wouldn't like in a getaway, a price range and budget, timeline and so on. But, when it came down to the trip I was completely in the dark. He even went so far as to have my roommate help me pack my bags without sharing a detail. Clothes for warm weather (bathing suit, capris, tank tops), clothes for cold weather (hat, mittens, sweatshirts), formal clothes (fancy dresses, heels, shawl), informal clothes (jeans, birkies, ball cap)....needless to say, I was baffled. And though I think everyone at Mass and gift opening that Sunday knew the plan their lips were sealed!
We were off to the airport Monday morning and at the ticket counter all was revealed as we lined up with travelers headed to Seattle. I of course cheered with an abundance of excitement! "I've never been to Seattle!" "What a great surprise!" etc. However, when the attendant checking our baggage asked if we wanted them sent through to Anchorage I was surprised once more and more exclamations ensued! Alaska!
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| Here we are in Whitting before catching our boat- a bit travel worn but so excited. |
Upon arrival in Anchorage I discovered that Kurt planned for us to go on an Alaskan cruise. A fantastic honeymoon for a nature and geology buff. And the glitz of a cruise was an added treat! It was our first cruising experience and a great way to get a taste of Alaska including food and of course visits to ports along the way. We cruised south toward Vancouver, Canada with stops in Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. The one thing I would recommend though is to look into Mass times. That was by far the lowest point in our trip there was no Mass on board the ship and though there were Masses at the port that day they didn't coincide with the times that we'd be able to be ashore. I am not posting the 'sad pictures' of that day but here's a short photo review of the rest as I don't have time to write more.
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| Our dinner celebrating our recent wedding- with special dessert and of course looking our best. |
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| My favorite day of the cruise, Glacier Bay! |
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| While cruising we made friends with another couple from WI. In Skagway we went hiking with them. |
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| We decided to splurge on one excursion. We couldn't resist the Bike and Brew-- mountain biking to the Mendenhal Glacier and hitting the Alaska Brewery afterwards for a sampling. |
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| All in all, a wonderful honeymoon. |
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