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The bird also knows she has treats. That's the I want a treat look. See the water droplet on the end of the beak? Look into my eyes! This is one of my favorite pictures! Hello! I need a treat Finally I love how the bird looks the same direction as she is talking.

They brought one of the birds that can never be released into the wild again out. This bird is named Sitka. I put the zoom lens on. I find the facial expressions of the employee to be fascinating, especially in relation to the bird.

So we got on the tour. We were put on a bus with others from another ship who booked their tours through their cruise line (and paid more than us). On our way into Sitka 1st stop on the tour was the Alaska Raptor Center This is the training and rehabilitation area of the Raptor Center. The windows are obstructed so the eagles don't see the visitors. These eagles are being rehabilitated to be released back into the wild. After we looked at the birds in the flight center, we headed into the auditorium.

Thank you! I love hearing that. I like when people can get something out of it that is useful!

I see jellies! So in 2022, we had arranged a private tour through Sitka Tours. When the Sun hit the Iceberg and we had to jump to the Spirit, we lost Sitka. They were easy to cancel in 2022. So when we booked this cruise, they were the first email I sent. I felt bad cancelling less than a week before in 2022, so I really wanted to give them our business. Best tour guide we could have gotten! -- I will start the tour tomorrow

Guess what I had? That's right! A half grapefruit and cottage cheese Yogurt parfait - Is that getting smaller? Bacon and Ham Oatmeal Eggs to Order Oatmeal all decorated Port photo passing through the casino to head off the ship Sitka here we come!

Off to breakfast we went Here come Holland Suck ups We love Alaska too, but we don't have to put a stupid banner on the front of our ship.

Sailing into Sitka! This will be our second visit to Sitka, the first was in 2016. We were glad to come back! The dock! Looks like Holland America will be joining us today in Sitka. Its about 6:45 at this moment. We are scheduled to arrive at the dock at 7am. Let's just say a few dock workers were complaining that they had to start working a few minutes early. I could hear them from deck 10 from down on the dock.

Day 6 - July 5th, 2023 Sitka, AK Daily

Aguachile de Camarones - Shrimp Ceviche Shrimp Quesadilla Los Tacos de Pescado - Fish Tacos with plantain Burrito Rojo with Rice Tres Leches Cake Buneulos de la abuela We were stuffed like a burrito after that meal. We headed back to the stateroom and relaxed for the rest of the evening, while rubbing our food babies.

Our server tonight was Lady Diane. She served us multiple times in different venues on this cruise. She was awesome! @happycrafter123 I got your hubby in that shot! Tropical Paloma Classic Margarita on the rocks Chips and Salsa to start @happycrafter123 I got both of you in this shot! Sorry that the server you had was not as good as Lady Diane. Making the Tableside Guacamole! Filming it of course (Video coming soon!) Yummy!

Our laundry came back! Time to get ready for dinner and pictures! Playing with the reflection on the Balcony Time for Pictures! Love the props! Time for dinner at Los Lobos!

After the Hubbard Glacier, we needed to get something to eat ahead of the lightning auction that was going to be going on. Off to the buffet we went again. We attended the lightening auction and purchased one of the artists that was on my list to own. We bought this interactive piece by Tim Yanke. Click the video below to see a clip I shot using Park West Gallery Moving Canvas App. Along with this Jon Rattenbury, which goes nicely with the Rattenbury we bought on the Encore. Here they are side by side on the wall.

Our "Glacier" photo You can just barely see Hubbard Glacier I was showing people my 2016 Hubbard Glacier photo so they could see what it should look like. versus this Mark and Julie We then started pulling away from Hubbard Glacier. As we were leaving, the Norwegian Jewel was arriving into Hubbard Glacier. I saw it, but didn't have my phone or camera for a picture.

Size comparison That was the boat by the ice a minute ago. Not glacial viewing weather

Massive piece of ice - lets steer clear of that one

Pilot transfer complete and off they go! Now what am I going to shoot? Ice!

When there is not much else to shoot, you shoot what you have!

Oh look! A new photo subject! I admire pilots. They do an awesome job in all weather conditions. Definitely not easy. Ocean Cape

The Star Spangled Drink Special for the 4th of July I headed out on deck to enjoy the sea air and watch the sail in to the glacier. Deck 6 is a walking track that goes completely around the ship. A tree? Snapping photos of the photographers Love the symmetry Look at those waves breaking on the bow! Regent Seven Seas Explorer wow! Remember they are moving; we are moving; the waves are moving. perspective - true distance Yes, I did check balconies and everyone was fully clothed.

We headed off to watch the cupcake decorating demonstration. Its a great way to fill time on a Sea Day or "Glacier Day" This young lady was selected to do the first cupcake with the chef. Her final product. Hey, I know that person! Susan got selected for the cupcake demonstration again! Now follow directions Susan Look at those smiles Not too Shabby! Susan's is the one on the right and the chef's is on the left. She did a good job. Now a reward for all that hard work. Open wider Here is the third participant. The Executive Chef introducing and talking about his pastry team.

What a week! So my week has been super busy and I apologize for not getting to the review some. I had a conference which was a 5 hour drive one way from where we live. The conference was good. I was able to meet up with my former college roommate and his wife. We had dinner and then I got to meet their four children. It was a great evening. I did some exploring around the area of the TriCities of Washington. I got home yesterday evening and then today started our General Election voting period, so we were getting all our ballots out to voters today. So needless to say it was super busy at work. So here I am... I am going to go a for a bit, but I don't know how long.

Fruit Salad Half Grapefruit and Cottage Cheese French Toast with Hash, Bacon, and Ham. Eggs Benedict After breakfast, we headed up to the Spinaker Lounge. The Sun Chapel After the the Observation lounge, we headed down to deck 6 and the Cruisenext desk. We may have booked a Hawaii cruise for 2024.

So I woke up to a loud sound outside the stateroom. A few minutes later I heard it again. I might have said a few choice words under my breath as I realized it was the ships fog horn going off. What a lovely way to start the 4th of July! Nothing much to see out in the Great Outdoors Glacier making weather Breakfast #1 About an hour later Susan finally made it out on deck. On a morning like this, unlimited wifi would have been nice! Off to breakfast #2 we go!