We caught a chartered bus to the airport, where we
boarded the excursion train to Seward. It was a very nice trip, with some
spectacular scenery – glaciers, mountains and valleys. There were also mud
flats and lots of forest. A few scattered settlements. It was not really what
we had pictured as great Alaskan scenery, but we enjoyed the trip. We were
happy to see the terminal in Seward, and to board the Silver Shadow.
We were
greeted warmly, given champagne and shown to our very spacious and comfortable
suite. We met our butler, Ricardo, and Suite Attendant, Cecilia, both from the
Philippines. I know they’ll take very good care of us. The safety drill was fun
as always, especially in the damp chilly air of the open deck, but it was soon
over and we had a briefing by the staff, along with more champagne. Dinner
later was wonderful. It’s clear that all of our clothes should have been at
least 2 sizes bigger, since the ones we have will not fit when we leave this
ship! We were warned it would be rough overnight. I’m told it was, but I slept
right through it.
[Lots of Photos of the Day]
[Lots of Photos of the Day]
