Shadowmeboy's "Bliss"ful 5 Night Pacific Coastal Cruise

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Day 2 - April 1st, 2024

 

Port Day

 

Location: San Francisco, CA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Had to step out on the balcony!

 

 

 

Somebody decorated the elevator buttons!

 

 

Priorities!

 

 

It was a little busy at breakfast...

 

Although we got sat in 5 minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Half Grapefruit with Cottage Cheese

 

 

Yogurt Parfait

 

 

Susan got the Egg and Avocado Wrap with sides!

 

 

I got the eggs benedict, with sides!

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We stopped by Starbucks and got non coffee drinks.

 

 

How to run a Cruise Ship Q&A

 

 

 

Chief Engineer, Captain, and General Manager

 

 

 

We got some great questions, especially the one from the Washington State Ferry Captain aboard.

 

Time to head to deck 8!

 

 

Pilot Boat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This vessel was following us into San Francisco Bay

 

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Great review ... can't wait to see what you did in SF. 

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Port Photo!

 

 

Photo with the Golden Gate Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Time to sail under the bridge!

 

 

Edited August 6 by shadowmeboy

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Alcatraz in the distance

 

 

 

 

San Francisco from the other side of the boat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love how the different cameras capture it differently.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lunch at the local prior to heading out on our excursion

 

 

Caesar and Pretzel Bites

 

 

Cobb and Pretzel bites

 

 

Hot Dog for Susan

 

 

Burger for me

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We headed off the boat at first opportunity!

 

 

We were docked at Pier 27.

 

 

We headed over to Pier 33.

 

 

 

We had purchased tickets to head over to Alcatraz!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Away we go!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We caught the last boat to the Island for that day. We still had several hours to explore.

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Landing area

 

This is where the accessible tram leaves from for those who are unable to climb all the way to the top.

 

 

 

 

 

Seagull strutting around like he owns the place!

 

I waited for the tram to drop the first people off and I caught the second tram up. There was no way I would be able to make it up all the way and enjoy myself afterwards. Susan made the climb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I was disappointed I didn't get a clearer shot of this sign

 

 

starting our tour like new arrives in the shower room.

 

 

This is where they would pick up Prison uniforms and bedding.

 

 

 

The Audio tour was fantastic

 

 

 

 

 

 

Times Square

 

 

The Yard

 

 

 

 

 

 

Solitary Confinement Cells

 

 

Edited August 6 by shadowmeboy

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Thanks for great pictures of SF. in all the years (55) that we have lived 30 miles inland from SF have never been to Alcatraz. 

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I apologize for the delay in continuing this, August 6th was the State Primary election in Washington. Lets just say everyone seemed to wait till the last minute to turn in their ballots, and thus I have been very busy.

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Library

 

 

 

 

Mock up of a typical cell

 

 

Listening jacks; This allowed prisoners two different options to listen too.

 

 

 

Visitation area

 

 

 

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One of the cells of the prisoners who escaped Alcatraz

 

 

They made fake heads to allow them time to escape.

 

 

 

 

Its amazing that they fit through those holes.

 

 

Susan checking out the cell.

 

 

Dining room

 

 

Kitchen complete with block to store the knives showing the shape and size to prevent knives from disappearing.

 

 

 

 

 

We had to get these postcards! They even date stamp them for you! It was really fitting that we visited on April Fools Day (April 1st).

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Display showing Alcatraz as a Fort.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Container ship leaving San Francisco Bay

 

 

 

We caught the boat to head back!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model Mock up of the Island at Pier 33

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a picture of the Bliss at Pier 27

 

 

 

Here is the video from our visit to Alcatraz

 

 

Edited August 14 by shadowmeboy

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We met Andy and Sydney at Cagney's for Dinner.

 

 

 

 

 

Menu

 

 

Crab Cake

 

 

 

Wedge Salad

 

 

Ribeye Steak

 

 

With sides

 

 

Petite Filet Mignon with sides

 

 

Dessert Menu

 

 

Raspberry Creme Brulee

 

 

Cheesecake "naked" - I am not a fan of the sweet topping. It makes the cheesecake too sweet.

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We headed outside to watch sailaway from San Francisco

 

 

Bay Bridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Golden Gate coming into view

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sailing under the the Gold Gate!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We decided to call it a night. We had a great day in San Francisco! Tomorrow is a Sea Day!

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Just when I thought the August Election was winding down, and I would have more free time...

 

One of the Statewide races went to a mandatory hand recount.

 

So... That's what I have been doing the last few days, instead of being able to work on this.

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Day 3 - April 2nd, 2024

 

Sea Day

 

Location: Pacific Ocean somewhere along the West Coast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Daily today was think with all the extra flyers in it

 

 

Spa Service and price list

 

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Off to Starbucks for coffee!

 

 

 

 

Time for Breakfast!

 

 

 

 

 

Half Grapefruit and Cottage Cheese

 

 

Fruit Salad

 

 

Open Faced Smoked Salmon Bagel

 

 

Eggs to order (medium) with sides and a bagel and cheese to make a sandwich!

 

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I went and got some Vitamin Sea time on deck 8!

 

Then it was time for the Meet & Greet!

 

 

 

Once we were done talking after the Meet & Greet, we headed to the Art Auction

 

 

 

We just watched, nothing really popped!

 

We chilled for a bit, before heading to the Latitudes party

 

 

 

 

Awe! Don't we look all nice!

 

 

 

Then it was time for dinner at Ocean Blue!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shrimp Cocktail

 

 

Crab Cake

 

 

Roasted Beets

 

 

Wedge Salad with my typical modifications!

 

 

I got baked Cod

 

 

Seafood Linguini for Susan

 

 

 

Key Lime Meringue Pie

 

 

Vanilla Cheesecake "in a Jar"!

 

While it was a chill day, we knew it was going to be a busy one in Victoria the next day. So we decided to call it a night and just relax in the stateroom!

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Day 4 - April 3rd, 2024

 

Port Day

 

Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Not there yet...

 

 

Getting closer though!

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are at this point getting ready to head into the Strait of Juan de Fuca between British Columbia and Washington State.

 

 

Susan stopped to get our coffee's. I went and got in line for Breakfast.