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…
Celebrity Solstice
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…
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…
Alaska Coastal Zodiac Expedition in Ketchikan
“Alaska has long been a magnet for dreamers and misfits…” (Jon Krakauer) This time last month, my family was sailing through the Inside Passage of Alaska on the Celebrity Solstice. I’ve finally been able to catch my breath after a crazy few weeks and put my thoughts and photos together for recaps…
Snapshots from Celebrity Solstice
As the 100+ temperatures in Dallas reach record highs this week, it seems like the perfect time to relive our Alaskan adventures and finish editing travel photos. This month has been a whirlwind. Between listing/selling our house and moving downtown, my parents also took our family on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to celebrate…