Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #201 Share Posted June 5 Executive Chef Willem came by the tables and chatted, as he did last week. He said HAL is having a sold out Alaska season this year. The food has been mostly good and the wait staff excellent. I have to catch up posting the dailies at some point! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lido deck main Posted June 5 #202 Share Posted June 5 Very much enjoying your review. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #203 Share Posted June 5 Got this bell hop Lewie and the HAL history book. Lewie is 29.95 and book is 49.95, but both for 39.95. Although I thought the book was cheaper pre-booking, but can't remember! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted June 5 #204 Share Posted June 5 5 minutes ago, QuattroRomeo said: Got this bell hop Lewie and the HAL history book. Lewie is 29.95 and book is 49.95, but both for 39.95. Although I thought the book was cheaper pre-booking, but can't remember! The sign says the book costs only $10 if purchased with Bell Boy Lewie and is regularly $29.49 - that's the pre-cruise price as well. The book was originally priced at $54.95 (per what is printed on my copy), but HAL has been selling it at the reduced price for quite some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Bell Posted June 5 #205 Share Posted June 5 Thank you for this info. Just this morning I was thinking about purchasing the book on my upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #206 Share Posted June 5 2 hours ago, Suzy Bell said: Thank you for this info. Just this morning I was thinking about purchasing the book on my upcoming cruise. Just checked my statement to be sure, and it was 39.95 for both bell boy Lewie and the book. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #207 Share Posted June 5 In Skagway today, and did the morning tour Gold Fever: Gold panning and Alaska Sled Dogs. I was just expecting a bit of fun, but it was actually quite interesting, despite some of the hokey costumes! We started with a lady explaining about sledding in the Iditarod, which she has done I believe 6 times. She showed the equipment and how it is used. Then we visited the sled dogs themselves who came tumbling out of their kennels with great excitement. They were hitched to a sled after some petting time and their excitement was evident. Some pups were passed around too. My gloves got quite a chewing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #208 Share Posted June 5 It's a very short drive to Dredgetown. The tour is mostly standing and walking. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #209 Share Posted June 5 (edited) Edited June 5 by QuattroRomeo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #210 Share Posted June 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #211 Share Posted June 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #212 Share Posted June 5 (edited) Cute alert! Edited June 5 by QuattroRomeo 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #213 Share Posted June 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #214 Share Posted June 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #215 Share Posted June 5 (edited) Our guide then walked us to a cabin where she described the life of prospectors and how much equipment was required to go to the Klondike. Then she demonstrated a sluicer and talked about the huge dredging machine, which is one of only four in existence. This one was brought in from the Yukon in 52 trucks. Edited June 5 by QuattroRomeo 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #216 Share Posted June 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #217 Share Posted June 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #218 Share Posted June 5 Next, a character named 'Nugget' demonstrated how to pan paydirt. Then we were off to try it ourselves in warm water troughs. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 5 Author #219 Share Posted June 5 I apparently panned out $23 worth of gold flakes. Woohoo! Wait- how much did I pay for this tour? Of course there is a gift shop with gold stuff, and stuffed toy dogs. There are washrooms, and a few treats for sale. We were back to the ship by noon. If you wanted to stay in town, there was that option. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaktreerb Posted June 5 #220 Share Posted June 5 2 hours ago, QuattroRomeo said: Just checked my statement to be sure, and it was 39.95 for both bell boy Lewie and the book. Thanks for the info. We’re sailing on the Westerdam on Sunday and those two items are on my shopping list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 7 Author #221 Share Posted June 7 OKI apparently panned out $23 worth of gold flakes. Woohoo! Wait- how much did I pay for this tour? Of course there is a gift shop with gold stuff, and stuffed toy dogs. There are washrooms, and a few treats for sale. We were back to the ship by noon. If you wanted to stay in town, there was that option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 7 Author #222 Share Posted June 7 After the tour, had a Cannonball burger for lunch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 7 Author #223 Share Posted June 7 Teas available in Lido. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 7 Author #224 Share Posted June 7 Each day there is a board of specials in the spa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare QuattroRomeo Posted June 7 Author #225 Share Posted June 7 Oak room just off Crows Nest. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now