Completing our Alaska Journey

We arrived in port in Seattle early morning on Monday, September 12 after a lovely evening in Victoria, BC.  We had opted to purchase the Holland America transfer to the airport.  However, the real coup was being able to also purchase the expedited luggage package for $20 each.  Our luggage was picked up outside our cabin and checked through all the way to Asheville!!!  No dragging to the airport and through security, etc.  Also baggage weight limits are waived.  Mine weighed 51-# so might have been charged. Will have to admit, I was slightly nervous in Asheville until the bags came off the belt, but had to trust that Holland and Delta had all the kinks worked out.

One of the things we wanted to see was the Aurora Borealis ( Northern Lights) and we didn't see them.  Others on the cruise said they did.  This photo was snipped from the Internet.

Would have been spectacular.

We did have 8 ports of call or stops for viewing, many excursions and traveled 3,491 nautical miles.  Many of you on this blog have taken an Alaska cruise, but for those of you who haven't , there is nothing else like it in the world. We love Holland America, but there are other companies just as competent and would give you a great cruise.  A splendid " Bucket List" feature.  This was our second Alaska adventure and was no less awesome than the first time 14 years ago.

Thanks for traveling with us on our latest journey.