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I’m sorry you missed the inside passage, it would be disappointing. But almost all the ships I’ve seen that stop in Victoria route outside Vancouver island. So I can understand the confusion. It seems yours was to be a one off. Many cruise lines advertise the inside passage but only do the part by Alaska rather than by Canada. IMO it is very healthy compensation. Probably nearly enough to pay for an Alaska cruise. So perhaps a way to find a silver lining.

Good morning and thanks ALL! Welcome back @richwmn Thanks to @kazuand @StLouisCruisers for keeping things going and all the regular contributors. It truly takes a village and everyone does their part! So appreciate everyone’s contributions. Don’t want to miss anyone. @Nickelpenny hope all goes well today! welcome home @AncientWanderer glad you had a fabulous time! The inside passage is spectacular and usually calmer so maybe that was the concern. The aurora at sea must have been spectacular. Truly makes one awestruck. Unfortunately the smoke is still with us, sigh! But I’m so happy to see some wild wood violets!

I think today is also difficult for many! For many reasons! Hugs!

Beautiful!

Bella!

A beautiful photo, love the sentiment on the wall! I’m sorry for your loss, It’s hard to lose your mom no matter what age!

Thanks, my grandmother (the one with the glasses) was half Swiss and half English, so you never know.

Korakuen, the nearby gardens to Himeji, are just a short train ride away, one of the top three in Japan

Just arrived home last night, and after an hour the smoke descended. Sigh, it’s so early! Himeji is a lovely small sized city with a beautiful castle, highly recommend a visit! A photo of our interesting breakfast there and a ramen house for dinner. It is also very close to one of the top gardens in Japan.

Happy mother's day! One of my favourites

Very late to the party after deciding to drive home instead of fly! But bonus we visited our friend last night, who lives part way up a mountain so some early northern lights. Sorry to hear your news @1ANGELCAT Bon Voyage @StLouisCruisers @Niagarawine. @MISTER 67 @marshhawk I too see some celestial beings. The light ray may be the phenomenon called S.T.E.V.E. Coined by local aurora watchers and officially validated by NASA. It often shows up in conjunction with the aurora.

@Quartzsite Cruiser thanks for the info and photos of the sunspots! Wow! @marshhawk take good care of you! @Niagarawine it is SO beautiful! We found lots of great hotels nearer to Vancouver airport. Maybe that area is worth trying or downtown, the Coast Coal Harbour by APA was great. But Vancouver is very pricey! @AncientWanderer it is so exciting!

Sorry to be so sporadic but when travelling….. th aka for all the kind comments about DS. Now we’re off to see my aunt who’ll be 100 next month @luvteaching glad the day was ok! @smitty34877 sending hugs your way! And to @Nickelpenny some photos of Bletchley and the enigma machine

For the flower club

Good morning and thanks all! Well we’re recovering from a wonderful celebration. It’s been an intense four years, so proud, DS won one of the major awards for graduands. He won the Chancellor’s award last year. He has actually officiated his first wedding.