Monday, August 29, 2011

Hemali's leaving party

We had a lovely evening out for Hemali at the Captain Cook Hotel.She is leaving for Mumbai and while we are happy she is going home, we are sad to see her leave Anchorage.
Until we meet again..

Nana & Granda in Anchorage

Nana & Granda enjoyed visiting Anchorage . We were lucky with the weather and managed to sit on the deck a few times enjoying the views and sun.

We went to Girdwood and enjoyed the scenery....we even saw a black bear!!

Cruise from Vancouver to Whittier

Boarding in Vancouver

At wine tasting..

The ship's atrium...


In the dining room -great food & staff.

At the dock in Ketchikan.

Enjoying the view..

We saw humpback whales along the way.


Juneau from the top of the cable car..

At the fish farm, so many salmon!!

Granda and Rory watching the salmon..

Entering Canada !
Building an 'inuksuk' -great fun..

While in Skagway, we drove from Alaska to Canada and back again!

At Emerald Lake in the Yukon Territory, Canada.Skagway High Street...

The cruise ship docked in Skagway.

In our room playing cards!

Glaciers up close...so magnificent.


Playing cards !






Playing games on board-great fun..

Sea otters were plentiful!



Enjoying the glaciers in the Glacier Bay National Park ....



Here we are arriving in Whittier on a beautiful sunny day.

Vancouver, British Columbia


We spent the weekend in Vancouver before boarding our cruise to Alaska. Nana & Granda met us there and we spent a lovely few days enjoying the sights.


Cycling through Stanley Park..

With David in Vancouver..