Day 2 of Our Alaska Cruise - A Full Day of Sailing in the Inside Passage to Alaska

I was surprised that J. was up at 8 am when I was up. Usually, he sleeps in on holidays, so this was a pleasant surprise. Without the internet keeping young people up, they have enough sleep and could get up early!

We had a quick breakfast at the Lido Deck and went for our stretch exercise class. The class was held at the fitness centre and it was full of people with their exercise mats spreading out on the floor already by the time we got there.

J. went to do his own fitness routine while we participated with an instructor telling us what to. It was a good 30 minutes stretching exercise session preparing us for our excursion tomorrow.

After exercises, we went for a hearty breakfast in the dining area. Since the cruise ship was sailing along the inside passage of the glaciers,  The scenery outside was spectacular with high mountains along the way.

It was nice enjoying delicious food and chatting with J while enjoying the beautiful scenery. However, I wish, J’s topic for conversation can be more diverse. I could not believe that J. has an intense interest on politics and the subjects of politics and the media's biases do come up a lot.

We went to a presentation on dog races in Alaska and learned a lot about the culture and customs of this vast state.

There were many activities to enjoy on the cruise ship. We also went for a violin performance at the Lincoln Centre stage on Deck 3.









 It was standing room only and we did stand throughout the entire 30-40 minute performance.

Classical music performances on the Lincoln Centre Stage

Tonight was the first gala evening on the cruise ship when everyone dressed a little formal than usual.  Since we were all dressed up, we went for a family portrait.  The photographer was very good helping us to post and captured the true moments of our interaction.

We watched a great song and
dance show at the main stage before dinner.

A colourful song and dance evening show on the cruise ship's main stage

The show was colourful with beautiful costumes and familiar tunes of the 1960’s and 70’s.  

We enjoyed the show very much!

Rack of Lamb served in the fine dining room

After the evening show, it was around 8pm and  we proceeded  to the dining room for some fine dining experience.

I had marinated duck breast

The selection of food offered in the dining room was much more sophisticated.


We were served some delicious dishes. My hubby ordered leg of lamb while I ordered duck breast and J had steak and shrimps.

J. loved his Steak and shrimps dish

I was glad that J. also enjoyed this fine dining experience.

The B.B. King Blues Club - my husband's favourite entertainment on board

My husband loves blue music and there was a B.B. Kings All Star Band playing at the Blues club on board. Enjoying the music tremendously, we got on our feet and danced to our hearts’ content. 

Enjoying my tea on the Lido Deck after an exercise class

God, thank you for this wonderful opportunity spending time with J. I pray that your holy spirit will come upon us, especially E. and  J. so that they can be filled with love, joy and hope.

Thank you for this great holiday when our family can spend some quality time and have fun together!


R.T.
On a cruise to Alaska
USA