In the early part of the 17th Century, Henry Hudson set sail from Holland in a tiny ship called "de Halve maen." his long voyage across the Atlantic heralded the beginning of the Dutch exploration and settlements in the New World.
Years later ... the Holland America Line is carrying passengers to all parts of the world ... our journey? To the wilds of Alaska. Our ports of call included Juneau, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria, BC.
Frank loved the food ... I was a little bit skeptic. We had fun entertainment and Amy Armstrong and Freddie delivered. Donna Sachet ... barely deserves a mention for her duties, though Sister Helen Holy gets props for her delightful take on Church Bingo.
Frank surprised me with a balcony room, which made for larger space for the two of us and a much more pleasant experience watching nature pass by us. Jeff's mom, Phillis, was delight to be with and even though we tried our best to win the Bingo prize ... it escaped us. We could have used the $5,000. Next time.
I've separated the major ports of call by entries, so read forward for more pictures and information.
