Royal Chapel, Palace of VersaillesCanon EOS 20D | 1/30s | f/7.1 | ISO 400
When we left for our honeymoon, I was super excited to get yet another stamp in my passport. Only, I had forgotten that I have to get a new one, since my name change. Yup, all that hard work to get my passport filled now reverts back to one empty passport. Until June that is...
We found out that in celebration of my dad's upcoming birthday, our entire family is heading off on a cruise to Alaska, with a side trip to Canada!!!! Can someone say stoked and BLESSED???
This will be my first cruise, and first time to either place...so I'm curious...what is the weather like there in the summer? Have any of you been on a cruise??
I can't help but think of all the amazing photo opportunities...which has me drooling over a new lens to take with me like this one...
And speaking of photos, I have my Flickr up and running...put together a 365 project. My goal is to take at least one picture a day to upload. I'm totally kicking myself to get it together a practice photography every day...anyone else on Flickr??
We found out that in celebration of my dad's upcoming birthday, our entire family is heading off on a cruise to Alaska, with a side trip to Canada!!!! Can someone say stoked and BLESSED???
This will be my first cruise, and first time to either place...so I'm curious...what is the weather like there in the summer? Have any of you been on a cruise??
I can't help but think of all the amazing photo opportunities...which has me drooling over a new lens to take with me like this one...
And speaking of photos, I have my Flickr up and running...put together a 365 project. My goal is to take at least one picture a day to upload. I'm totally kicking myself to get it together a practice photography every day...anyone else on Flickr??
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Exercise log for today...
- 3o minute Pilates
- Ab Workout: 3 sets of 12 for Crunches, Backward Crunches, and Side Twist
- Arm Workout: 3 sets of 12 for Lat Push, Arm Curls, and Shoulder to Side Raise
41 Sweet Comments!:
I'm dropping by from SITS. What a gorgeous picture!!
I've never been on a cruise. How fun for you. :-)
we LOVE cruising!!!!! It's the best! We've been on 3 cruises and planning our 4th one for next February. In two year, we are going to do the Alaskan cruise which I hear is beautiful.
wow.... daddy's bday sounds amazing!!! what a blast you'll have!
I am so jealous! I desperately want to take a cruise to Alaska. I've been on a cruise to the bahamas, and it was super fun. And I'm doing Project 365 on flickr too!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11617769@N02/
So exciting. My parents, sister and BIL did an Alaskan cruise a few years ago and my hubby's aunts went last year. They all loved it. Where in Canada will you be visiting? I'm assuming BC if you are going on your way to Alaska or on your way back.
50mm lens are the best! I want to see your pictures on flickr Hope you have a great Wed!
Amy
www.theprikazskys.com
I've never done the Alaskan cruise but would LOVE too! I did go on a cruise a few years ago to the Caribbean. They are a lot of fun!
yay for a trip to Alaska and Canada! So pretty in all of the pictures I've seen!
never been to either.. but sounds like fun to me!
Ahh!! You'll have so much fun! I've been on once cruise with my in-laws on what we called the Saints and Sinners cruise through all the former pirate hangouts of the Eastern Caribbean. Which line are you all going on?
My grandmother went to Alaska on a Princess cruise line in the mid 1990s, but that's the only experience I have. It's beautiful, and make sure to take warm clothes!
I went a cruise a few years ago with my family. It was definately one of the most relaxing vacations I have ever been on. I spent most of my time reading by the pool or on a beach or snorkling. So nice. Plus you get to dress up for dinner everynight which is very fun!
YAY!! :) Good for you - I can't wait to hear about your CRUISE experience!
Sounds like fun! As for Alaskan weather- I'd plan on bringing a variety of options since in my experience it can get cold pretty quickly. You'll probably want at least a light sweater or sweatshirt with you at all times, especially since you'll be on the coast. It shouldn't get very warm. I think the highest it normally gets is in the low eighties. But I think even that is an extreme. Do you know which parts you'll get to see? My uncle lives in Sitka and it is BEAUTIFUL there.
Awesome! Cruises are so much fun, you'll have a great time!
Ugh I SO know how you feel. I had two stamps in my passport (I know, that's not many, but still), and now I have to get a new one for our Honeymoon this summer!
This Louisiana ga saw your blog title on a list of blogs followed (by a followers) and had to stop by. Really enjoyed your blog and am happy you're so blissfully happy. I still turn meals into an event -- drum roll for Southern belles! And loved your pics. Thanks for sharing.
I've never been on a cruise but that's definitely on my list of things to do. Lovely pictures.
Honestly, cruising is one of my favorite ways to vacation. It's so relaxing!
Yay for new adventures! Getting excited about upcoming trips is sometimes half the fun! Ps. If you ever run into that passport problem again, just "lose" your passport before its time to renew, and get a new one. Just sayin'.
I am so horribly jealous! I've always wanted to go to Alaska, and I've heard that it is absolutely gorgeous. You should check out a blog called "At The Porch Swing" written by a girl who lives in Alaska. She might be able to give you some tips :-)
You are going to enjoy Alaska and Canada so much, it is positively beautiful there and hopefully when you go it won't be too cold. Cruises are so much fun and I was scared about getting sea sick but I didn't which is good. I hope you are able to take some fabulous photos! :)
Enjoy your trip!! You are going to have some awesome photo opportunities!!!
The trip sounds great! I've never been on a cruise, but I do know people who went on one to Alaska and they absolutely LOVED it!
Great job on the workout! Keep it up!
Hubby and I went on a cruise a couple of years ago, we went on a Canadian/New England cruise - it was a little cold, but it was fun. I did get really sea sick though, and didn't bring the right pills to combat it with, so that part was really frustrating. Next time we go on one though, I'm going to be prepared. Oh and I think the room we stayed in was really old and kind of musty, I got a really bad cold halfway during the week which was NOT fun, it almost turned into a sinus infection. So bring immune blasters and cold stuff just so you're prepared!
My mother in law used to live in Alaska and she says its the one of the most beautiful places she has ever been! And she has lived and been everywhere from Europe to Africa to little ol Washington State. I have seen pictures and I am dying to go up there.
Are y'all going to get to go to Vancouver?
I definitely added that to my "places to travel" list.
That trip sounds amazing!
I love, love, love cruises. I've been on 2 and it is my absolute favorite way to vacation!
My coworker went on a 3 week Alaskan cruise/Canadian vacation last summer (late July - early August). She said that it was BEAUTIFUL but never warm enough to swim or anything like that.
Oh that curise is sounding really good right now! Lucky you!
Enjoy your weekend :)
I've cruised once...the Bahama's. I do not remember much it was a last minute vacation. We had fun...you don;t have to worry about anything. I so very much want to take a cruise to Alaska...I know a few people who have and they said it was amazing.
Holly
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You'll get that new book filled up in no time!
I took a cruise about 10 years ago with my best friend. We had so much fun. You'll love it and you'll have tons of photo opps.
It sounds like celebrating your Dad's birthday will be lots of fun this year! And, your workout summary is making me feel like a major slacker. You go, girl!!
Cruises are great! I have been twice and loved it. You are feed 24/7. Sounds like you guys are going to have fun! I have a flickr account. Stop by my blog or go to www.flickr.com/photos/divinedezignz
we are wanting that lens next..so you really like it?!!
Ah!! I LOVE anything French!! Gorgeous picture. I'll be looking forward to pics from the crusie! xoe
have a great time on that cruise!!
and buy the lens. you will never regret it. i almost never switch it off my camera.
i'm on flickr too -
flickr.com/melaniegodecki
good luck with the 365! i'm not disciplined enough to do it :P
Jealous! A cruise?!!!
Oh swwetie how ownderful is that!
How exciting :)
I'm drooling over your camera lens..what camera you got?
stopping by from SITS - You're going to love the cruise and Alaska - it is incredible... BC is great too! Lots to see and do and fabulous food!
My family and I went on a cruise to Alaska during the summer when I was in high school. We went in May and it rained alot and was slightly chilly. We LOVED everything about it!! I wish I could go back..it is breathtakingly beautiful!
I want to see your pictures on flickr Hope you have a great Wed!
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