Leaving Canada to Alaska

Leaving Canada
Originally uploaded by Mr&MrsScott

As much as we enjoyed Canada and its fine upstanding people, alas we had to join the cruise to Alaska.

This ship was massive to us, 11 decks, 600 staff and crew and 1200 (very old) passengers. Apparently this is one of the smaller ships!

Yes, the average age on board was 70, and that made us feel a little conspicuous. The staff however were onto it and for dinner seated us with the "other" young couple, Mike and Danya from Atlanta, Georgia.

Why a cruise? you might say. Well to be honest, it was a nice way to see the south-east of Alaska and when you account for food, accommodation and transport, the cruise worked out super cheap (not to mention luxurious!) - they made the bed and room up 3 times a day and even folded our dirty laundry!