Monday, August 12, 2019

Alaska

A trip that we have always wanted to make was a summer cruise to Alaska.  We decided to do it instead of a party to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary.  The best part was we also took our children and their spouses.




The weather for the entire trip was picture perfect and we were told over and over again from the locals how we "nailed" the weather.

We decided to start in Seward, AK and cruise down to Vancouver, Canada.  It was just a dream come true.

I was amazed at the sounds heard while visiting the Hubbard Glacier - the largest in North America.  The sounds of thunder as sections calved, or broke away, and the popping of the ice in the water was something that I never imagined.




We did white water rafting below the Mendenhall Glacier in 33* water.




We saw whales and "rafts" of otters.




There was the historic rail through the Klondike White Pass trail, crab fests and off roading.



There were colorful villages to be seen.



Most of all it was a trip full of laughs and memories with all of our children.  We have been so blessed.





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22 comments:

  1. Cheree @ The Morning Latte August 12, 2019 at 7:44 PM

    This looks like so much fun! I've always wanted to go to Alaska and I love the idea of doing this instead of a big [stressful!] anniversary party!

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  2. beth sAugust 12, 2019 at 8:03 PM

    Sounds like the perfect way to celebrate! Alaska is so beautiful.

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  3. VireyaAugust 12, 2019 at 9:34 PM

    Wow, that looks like a wonderful adventure, and a perfect celebration.

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  4. Pink RoseAugust 13, 2019 at 12:15 AM

    Hi Mary happy anniversary my friend
    Wow what a wonderful trip you all had xx

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  5. MariaAugust 13, 2019 at 1:29 AM

    A wonderful way for you all to celebrate your 50th .....
    Loved seeing you all have so much fun...

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  6. My Arty-Farty Happy PlaceAugust 13, 2019 at 2:19 AM

    Wow what a wonderful trip you have had with your family along to help you celebrate such a great milestone - congratulations.

    I am visiting your lovely blog via stitchingfarmgirl from NZ, and I look forward to visiting your site in future.

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  7. Marjorie's Busy CornerAugust 13, 2019 at 4:21 AM

    Wonderful way to celebrate, Mary! Beautiful trip and beautiful family...Happy Anniversary!

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  8. Kathy S.August 13, 2019 at 4:22 AM

    What a beautiful family and wonderful trip! Congrats on your 50th anniversary. WOW! What great memories. I love to see all those smiles.

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  9. RamonaAugust 13, 2019 at 4:39 AM

    What a wonderful way to celebrate such a momentous occasion. Your photos are beautiful. Making memories is such a precious gift from God.

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  10. TerriAugust 13, 2019 at 6:58 AM

    Thanks for sharing your trip! Congratulations!!

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  11. JeannaAugust 13, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary! This was just the most perfect way to celebrate. How very special to have all of your children with you on a cruise to a beautiful place. Hugs!

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  12. LorisAugust 13, 2019 at 9:02 AM

    Such a beautiful family and pictures of Alaska! Thank you for sharing them. The time must be so memorable. Such a great idea!

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  13. barbara woodsAugust 13, 2019 at 10:14 AM

    blessed with some nice looking kids

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  14. barbara woodsAugust 13, 2019 at 10:14 AM

    happy anniversary to!

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  15. Quilting BabciaAugust 13, 2019 at 5:01 PM

    Happy Anniversary - that was the trip of a lifetime, and you really did luck out on the weather - gorgeous photos!

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  16. KimAugust 13, 2019 at 11:23 PM

    Such an amazing trip you experienced with all your loved ones! Fabulous photos. Love those ones of all your happy smiling faces. I can just imagine all the beautiful memories you will have. Happy Anniversary to you!

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  17. Carol SwiftAugust 16, 2019 at 10:02 AM

    Happy Anniversary! This looks like such a fun and amazing trip. Having your family along was a great way to celebrate!

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  18. em's scrapbagAugust 16, 2019 at 1:03 PM

    Congrats! Looks like a fun trip! What a great way to celebrate 50 years together! You have created a wonderful family!

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  19. sunnyAugust 17, 2019 at 9:21 AM

    What a wonderful trip! For my parent's 50th, several years ago, we gave them the choice of a cruise, a party, or a family week at OBX. They chose family. And it was one of the last times everyone was together. Oh the memories!

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  20. Soma @ inkTorrents.comAugust 17, 2019 at 8:56 PM

    This is such a incredible way to celebrate your anniversary! LOVED seeing the photos. So great that you went rafting, I loved that too :)
    Amazing photos, Mary! A Very Happy Belated Anniversary to both of you!

    -Soma

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  21. TerryAugust 19, 2019 at 7:19 AM

    I'd love to go to Alaska someday...it sure looks beautiful! :0)

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  22. OPQuiltSeptember 8, 2019 at 1:15 PM

    I had to click on and zoom in on those family pictures, trying to pick out which were your children (I think I figured out some of them!). What a wonderful experience and I'm so glad you had a chance to spend time and create memories with your children. What a gift to them, as they are to you--thank you for this wonderful post!

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