Sea Trek II - The Wrath of Alaska

[pe4all]

We also did the Lumberjack show in Ketchikan, and enjoyed it. Corny, but fun! We were on the next to last cruise of the season when we went, and it was 85 degrees there. The rest of the trip was in the 50-60 degree range - a heavy sweatshirt and waterproof windbreaker was enough for us to be comfortable in.

[Aldeya]

Fantastic review, great pictures!

 

We plan to take a cruise to Alaska and every bit of information helps. I'm taking the notes as I read your review.

 

Thank you for taking the time to do this.

 

Oh, and Live Long and Prosper!:D:D:D

[Captain Carnival]

Some Fun With Dry Logs

 



 

Look Ma, I Carved A Bunny Face Into A Log!

 



 

And Then Carved The Bunny Into A Chair For This Little Guy!

 



 

Reverse Bat Poles - Going Up!

 

 



And Up....

 



 

And Then ------> SLIDING DOWN!!

 



 

How's That For A Bulls Eye!!!

[maxie99]

fantastic review-- I was just there 5 weeks ago, on the ((now, no booo's from the peanut gallery--)), THE GRAND ZUIDERDAM,, lol, yeh, I know, another DAM ship,, but ,I really luv your review---- :)

[Captain Carnival]

Fantastic review, great pictures!

 

We plan to take a cruise to Alaska and every bit of information helps. I'm taking the notes as I read your review.

 

Thank you for taking the time to do this.

 

Oh, and Live Long and Prosper!:D:D:D

 

Thanks and I'm glad you're finding the review helpful and of course "fascinating" too!

 

[najnelle]

We were at the Lumberjack Show with you too. My hubby is in your picture. :)

[Captain Carnival]

fantastic review-- I was just there 5 weeks ago, on the ((now, no booo's from the peanut gallery--)), THE GRAND ZUIDERDAM,, lol, yeh, I know, another DAM ship,, but ,I really luv your review---- :)

 

Thanks ever so much and as Carnival (Corporation) also own HAL there's no need to fret over your DAM ship! :D

[Captain Carnival]

We were at the Lumberjack Show with you too. My hubby is in your picture. :)

 

Perhaps you can point him out....

[najnelle]

Perhaps you can point him out....

 

One row down across the aisle, he is in the beige jacket and has a beard. I think I was buying snacks. :)

[Captain Carnival]

And Fun With Wet Rolling Logs Too!

 



Anyone Want To Swimming?

 

After You....No Please After You!

 

You Go First...

 

No I Insist, After You!

 

Waiving A Soggy Salute.

 

Both Camps Taking A Farewell Bow!

[Captain Carnival]

 

We will be posting more later on including just how a hammock on the Serenity Deck kicked my ass!!!

[maxie99]

Thanks ever so much and as Carnival (Corporation) also own HAL there's no need to fret over your DAM ship! :D

ha ha :eek:

[ticka1]

what kind of hiking shoes yall wearing? love your review and kudos for your wife conquering the bridge!

[Captain Carnival]

After doing a virtual "walk about" in and through Ketchikan and the seemingly endless parade of souvenir shops and such we headed back aboard our Carnival Miracle grabbing something to eat up at Horatio's topping it off with something sweet out on the Serenity Deck.

 



 

I Say Ahhhh and My Bride Says Mmmmmm!

 



 

Overlooking The DI Jewelry of Cozumel...Err I Mean Ketchikan.

 

Now after hanging out and also nodding off for a bit I thought it might be fun to try out one of the hammocks that on a Caribbean cruise are always filled up but we seemed to have the place all to ourselves so watch out hammock here I come!

 



 

My Graceful Mounting Attempt.

 



 

Finally - The Eagle Has Landed...Or At Least Flopped!

 



 

Of Course It Wouldn't Have Been The Serenity Experience Without My Bride Swinging The Hammock Back & Forth Several Times!

 



 

Holy Swinger Batman!

 

Up Next: The Dizzy Dismount!

[Captain Carnival]

 

Laughing On The Outside Spinning On The Inside!

 



 

I Think I'm Going To Be Sick!

 



 

Back On The Deck Again After My First And Last Hammock Ride!

 



 

And After That It Was Time For A Drink On Our Balcony - Salute!

[Captain Carnival]

Thanks once again to our Friends and Tablemates Angie & Greg for the very tasty bottle of wine they brought for us - it was great! Perhaps we can repay the favor on the Carnival Conquest in April 2015 or the Carnival Vista in May 2016? Salute!

 



 

Grazie per il Angie vino e Greg!

 



 

Ecco di una crociera Futuro!

 



 

My Face Looks Like I'm Still On The Hammock!

 



 

And Look Who's Still Laughing About The Hammock Ride!

 



 

Either Way We Still Had An Incredible Day Together In Ketchikan!

Edited October 20, 2014 by Captain Carnival

[Captain Carnival]

what kind of hiking shoes yall wearing? love your review and kudos for your wife conquering the bridge!

 

 

 

My boots (some 20 years old now) are from Ozark Trail.

 

My brides, that are nearly clones of mine are Nevados (on Amazon 20 bucks) that we ordered around a month before we sailed. They also have "SBSG" - Suspension Bridge Sure Grip! :D

[Captain Carnival]

We also did the Lumberjack show in Ketchikan, and enjoyed it. Corny, but fun! We were on the next to last cruise of the season when we went, and it was 85 degrees there. The rest of the trip was in the 50-60 degree range - a heavy sweatshirt and waterproof windbreaker was enough for us to be comfortable in.

 

We came all set for Alaska Snow, Ice, and Cold....what did we get....Florida winter when we get a cold front coming through - 50 degree temps most days, no snow, and the only ice we experienced was at the glaciers and glacier bay.

 

 

We even bought a dozen "HotHands Hand Warmers and NEVER USED any of them; I wish I kept the receipt! :rolleyes:

[golfb4cruzing]

We came all set for Alaska Snow, Ice, and Cold....what did we get....Florida winter when we get a cold front coming through - 50 degree temps most days, no snow, and the only ice we experienced was at the glaciers and glacier bay.

 

 

We even bought a dozen "HotHands Hand Warmers and NEVER USED any of them; I wish I kept the receipt! :rolleyes:

 

You forgot the ice in your cocktails....:D

[wegiekat]

Thanks for another great review! I have enjoyed reading it very it very much.

We have yet to go to Alaska on a cruise but will in the near future. Again, Thanks for sharing.

 

PS

That cat looks like a "Norwegian Forest Cat". She is the spitting image of ours.

 

 

You are correct. He is a Norwegian Forest Cat. One of two in my household.:D

[Captain Carnival]

You are correct. He is a Norwegian Forest Cat. One of two in my household.:D

 

Sorry Guys - You're Both Wrong!

 

 

This is clearly a KISS Cat commonly found on the streets of New York City when there is a Blue Moon Over Brooklyn!

[Captain Carnival]

OK - No More Monkeying Around!

 



Our Final Towel Animal Of The Cruise!

 

The Final Drinks!

 

The Final Shots!

 

Our Tablemate Ladies

Angie, Patty, Allison, My Bride

 

Our Tablemate Guys

Me, Greg, David, Mark

 

A Final Balcony Shot!

 

We're On Our Way To Vancouver And The Voyage Home!

[denisey]

I just stumbled on your review yesterday (VERY slow day at work!) And while I have no interest in an Alaska cruise at this point, I am enjoying your review very much. I did wave to the Miracle each Tuesday during the summer as she was docked at pier 91 in Seattle.

 

Thanks for the great review....heading to the Mediterranean now...or at least your review of your Med cruise.

[Captain Carnival]

I just stumbled on your review yesterday (VERY slow day at work!) And while I have no interest in an Alaska cruise at this point, I am enjoying your review very much. I did wave to the Miracle each Tuesday during the summer as she was docked at pier 91 in Seattle.

 

Thanks for the great review....heading to the Mediterranean now...or at least your review of your Med cruise.

 

Hi Denise,

 

Thanks for the compliment and I thought was you I waived back at in Seattle! :rolleyes:

 

Should you enjoy your trip to the Mediterranean, and I believe that you will, please don't hesitate to leave a comment there too (shameless plug wink-wink)! :eek::D

[wegiekat]

Wow - Great review. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. Makes me even more ready for my cruise in a couple of weeks, even if it is just a 3 nighter.