SKAGWAY

What a treat we had last night at the Indonesian Crew Show that began at 11:00 at night! If you have cruised and never attended one of these shows, you are missing out on a lot of fun! The selections of dance on song are all done by truly amateur performers that consist of members of the staff that you see daily around the ship. But the piece de la resistance, is the grande finale which is the Angklung Orchestra. Cruise guests are encouraged to join in. We couldn’t hold Brian back – he was fidgeting throughout the rest of the show ready to jump up at a moments notice and ready to take the stage! Yes he was first on his feet and front and center to receive his #3 Angklung. Eileen and I were cheering him on from the second row. This instrument only plays one note and the musician must shake the instrument back and forth vigorously when his number is called. The selections that we heard were Spanish Eyes and My Way – what a treat! There were about 30 eager participants to entertain us with these very special renditions of familiar songs.

Well, we have lucked out with two wonderful days of mostly sunshine. We had a lovely walk into town in Skagway. Eileen and I are wearing our most beautiful necklaces designed by the silver artist Lisa McCormick. The card with the piece read…. “The masks are singing mouths are open. They are forever connected”. They are beautiful and we are so very lucky to have such a wonderful and caring brother.

The trip is going so wonderfully. I can’t even begin to explain how lucky we are to be able to do this trip together one more time. It is so special for me to travel with Brian and Eileen. These are my favourite trips. We have so much to remember and share with each other – good good times.

We were in town for quite a long time and even had lunch at a small Alaskan Brew Pub – Eileen and I had a halibut burger and it was delicious – Brian had halibut fish and chips and all of us washed it down with a glass of Spruce Tip Blond Beer – it was very good. I was going to have the Prospector’s Pale - but was advised that it was more bitter, so I went with the other selection. The ship was docked from about 7:00 in the morning until 9:00 at night – so once again we were underway and ready to get to our next adventure – Glacier Bay. ttfn