Have a great time. Don't forget the bug spray! I think it was Fairbanks that was famous for the hummingbird size flying insects.

I did get to see a glacier when I was in Anchorage - Portage Glacier, which is down Turn Again Arm towards the Kenai Peninsula.

We changed our sail date to Sept 4th-11th, so I will have time to breathe between trips. I'm glad we did, because we have way too much going on right now. Today was my first day back at work, and may I say it truly....sucked. I'm glad I've got another trip to look forward to!

sa-weet!

totally jealous of your trip to Alaska. THAT is exactly what i would like to do.

i hate the heat. i was at Disneyland today and it must have been 101 on Main Street.

i hope you all have a marvelous time!!:snap:

Hey Moonliner! Have a great trip! Drince88 is right, it's Portage Glacier. It's about 45 minutes out of Anchorage, unless you're going to another one. If you get a chance, you need to stop into Humpy's in Anchorage for some Alaskan Amber Ale and some Halibut cheeks!! I believe it's on 6th street and H Ave. Just ask, somebody will know!!

Have fun!!!

Thanks for the tips on Anchorage. I saw the data on the portage glacier but from what I have read you can only sit on the shore and look at it. It's a bit farther away but with the Matanuska Galcier you can walk out on it and take a guided tour so that is the one we plan to visit.

If you can go to a glacier and walk on it - I'd drive farther, if you can (we were limited by the fact that it WAS a work trip, and we left a little early one day so we could go see Portage Glacier).

I was reminded of the BEST Halibut I ever had was at a Brewpub in Downtown Anchorage. MELTED IN MY MOUTH. I don't think it was Humpy's (I think it was something like --- oh heck, Google is my friend http://www.glacierbrewhouse.com/home.htm)

Bring me back an igloo!!!! (And I don't mean a cooler. :p)

Eeek! We leave tomorrow and so far it's just piles of stuff on the bed (clothes) and on the mantle (other stuff.) And three suitcases that look smaller and smaller every moment.

And Ryan's pile of clothes is actually bigger than mine. No matter, I'll out do him in the shoe department.

We're supposed to have warm weather this next week. I hope so! I can't wait! Except I'll miss my kitties. :(

Yeah, Prudence!!!!:snap:

I have nearly a month to go before ours, but I look forward to a lengthy, in-depth report from you. (Hint hint). One of our shop's clients just returned from his cruise, which was on the same ship I will be on, and he had a blast.

have an awesome time, Prudence!