Between the Beacons
Our top-notch Captain was sure to keep our huge vessel between the navigational beacon
M.V. Kennicott
All aboard the mighty ship that would take many passenger toward their own Alaskan adventure
Hans and Anna
Hans and his daughter Anna pose for a picture after they dropped me off at the Bellingham Terminal. Bon Voyage!
Anna and the Wanderer
Anna and I pose outside the Alaska Ferry Terminal. Good luck hunting, Anna
Meet Gene'o
The first of many sit-down meals with Gene'o - aka Future Me
Kick Off
We prepare to weigh anchor and set off to Alaska...the final frontier
Gene'o's Launch
Gene'o bids the lower 48 farewell for the 15 year. This man has traveled to Alaska year after year - FROM FLORIDA!
Hot First Mate
No I'm totally not creepin' on my blonde crush
Bye Mommy
A daper young stud says goodbye to his mommy aboard the ship. Those animal crackers look good
Ferry Warrior
Gene'o was a pro at riding this ferries to Alaska. He showed me the ropes and gave me all the insider tips
Shove Off
Away we go! Off the Terminal and into fate's hands
No Mike's Allowed
I wonder what was beyond the rope?! I hate rules
Last Look
This perch provided a final look at the Lower 48 as we made our way up towards the Inside Passage
Farewell Bellingham
What a beautiful sea town!
Afternoon Sail
I've always wanted to learn to sail proficiently.
Cloud Eruption
The clouds over Bellingham were a sight to themselves
Overhead Protection
The guardian clouds appeared to provide a protective layer across the town
Into the Sunset
The ship sails west into the sunset as it approaches the Inside Passage
Island Hopping
Tiny islands dot the waterway for hundreds of miles
Northwest-ward
Second star to the right and straight on till morning
Sun Quilt
The sun illuminates the clouded quilt above an Inside Passage Island
Going Streaking!
The clouds could not decide on a shape
King of the World
Cliche I know but who can help but quote some Titanic when standing on the front of a ship
Sun Chaser
We chased the sun until it hid behind the horizon