Somewhere in the Pacific Ocean!
I have decided that I will comment that, as a passenger, I would like to be able to see where I am relative to the overall trip. Frontier Airlines has an all-the-time channel in flight where you can watch the progress and direction of the plane as it flies from stop to stop. Although it was a tad worrisome when the plane on the screen overshot Denver, our destination, it also was fun to see where we were at least graphically.
Today, we've been out on the ocean moving rather quickly from Skagway to Victoria. It was my first day of sea disturbance--mostly because I was trying so hard to read the labels on the great sale items in the center of the ship and it was rolling. I actually broke out into a sweat. And tonight was lobster night at dinner--not being a fan of lobster, choosing tonight to have the vegetarian menu, the smell of all the lobster meals of my fellow diners set me back a bit.
But it has been a fun day. Another of my "I've-always-wanted-to" items was crossed off today--I sang karaoke! I thought where better than where no one knows me and I need never see any one again! And I chose a favorite standard--Someone to Watch over Me. And, although I love this song and have sung it lots, singing to karaoke without a melody line, in the midst of an extremely noisy disco, was, well, intimidating, to say the least. I managed to croak it out, but, of course, I also turned many deep deep shades of red. And, I am SO LUCKY, since a couple of the other women came up and rescued me by singing along. Plus, a fellow who is a hugger and from whom I have gathered two hugs, also stood right at the rail and watched me the whole time. That was (surprisingly for me, since I'm so shy) comforting. But I did it!
And I played the slot machines in the casino. I am such a virgin! Another fellow showed me how to play the quarter machines and gave me a little guideline. He, of course, won, and turned to me and said "And this is what it sounds like when you win!" All of $6.50 out the window! I did keep back some quarters for the bus to church in Seattle!
It is much warmer, too, now that we are away from the glaciers. I miss the cold. It felt great. But folks were swimming today. I'll probably try the pool tomorrow, since it should be even warmer and I am trying to get the "full" cruise experience!
The sights in Juneau and Skagway were wonderful--so dramatic. And the stories behind the towns, the White Pass, the majesty of the glacier are treasures.
Lots of pictures--I am really using my camera and enjoying it immensely. Post when I get home.
Today, we've been out on the ocean moving rather quickly from Skagway to Victoria. It was my first day of sea disturbance--mostly because I was trying so hard to read the labels on the great sale items in the center of the ship and it was rolling. I actually broke out into a sweat. And tonight was lobster night at dinner--not being a fan of lobster, choosing tonight to have the vegetarian menu, the smell of all the lobster meals of my fellow diners set me back a bit.
But it has been a fun day. Another of my "I've-always-wanted-to" items was crossed off today--I sang karaoke! I thought where better than where no one knows me and I need never see any one again! And I chose a favorite standard--Someone to Watch over Me. And, although I love this song and have sung it lots, singing to karaoke without a melody line, in the midst of an extremely noisy disco, was, well, intimidating, to say the least. I managed to croak it out, but, of course, I also turned many deep deep shades of red. And, I am SO LUCKY, since a couple of the other women came up and rescued me by singing along. Plus, a fellow who is a hugger and from whom I have gathered two hugs, also stood right at the rail and watched me the whole time. That was (surprisingly for me, since I'm so shy) comforting. But I did it!
And I played the slot machines in the casino. I am such a virgin! Another fellow showed me how to play the quarter machines and gave me a little guideline. He, of course, won, and turned to me and said "And this is what it sounds like when you win!" All of $6.50 out the window! I did keep back some quarters for the bus to church in Seattle!
It is much warmer, too, now that we are away from the glaciers. I miss the cold. It felt great. But folks were swimming today. I'll probably try the pool tomorrow, since it should be even warmer and I am trying to get the "full" cruise experience!
The sights in Juneau and Skagway were wonderful--so dramatic. And the stories behind the towns, the White Pass, the majesty of the glacier are treasures.
Lots of pictures--I am really using my camera and enjoying it immensely. Post when I get home.
posted by Cecilia Ann | 12:00 AM
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