The final stop of our Celebrity Solstice itinerary was in the picturesque capital of British Columbia- Victoria. This was the first time we’d ever docked at a port in the evening. Although the late schedule didn’t allow for enough time to see all the sights on our wishlist (such as the famed…
Yukon Bus & Rail Excursion in Skagway, Alaska
Continuing the recap of our Celebrity Solstice Alaskan Cruise brings me to our Yukon Bus & Rail Excursion in Skagway. This tour from Chilkoot Charters had everything a girl could ask for in a shore excursion: mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, turquoise-colored lakes, and PUPPIES. The full-day experience began with a bus ride through the Yukon territory. Our driver/guide…
The Sea Lions & Seals of La Jolla Cove
We are in La Jolla this weekend for my dear friend Courtney’s wedding. With a free morning before the festivities start, I wanted to stop by La Jolla Cove for sea lion/seal spotting. I have a strong affinity for sea lions because their appearance and mannerisms remind me so much of dachshunds…
Whale Watching in Juneau
I knew we were in for a good day in Juneau as soon as we stepped off the Celebrity Solstice and watched a bald eagle soar in front of the ship. Although we had prepared for rain during our Alaskan cruise, there was not a cloud in sight. It was my mom’s…
The Scenic Route: Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
“Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn’t mean to take.” (Angela N. Blount) My batteries were charged, the alarm woke me up promptly at 4am, and I staked my territory on the bow of the Celebrity Solstice. We were ready to pass through Tracy Arm Fjords. This…
Sunset at Snow Pass
“The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire.” (Pamela Hansford Johnson) I love a good sunset. I’ve photographed a few over the years, but the view as we sailed through Alaska’s Snow Pass is one for the books. Snow Pass wasn’t an official highlight of the…