Throwback Thursday-My First Cruise to Alaska

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Real Estate Agent with Sun Lakes Realty DRE #01492138

Throwback Thursday-My First Cruise to Alaska

Throwback Thursday-My First Cruise to Alaska

The inner beauty of Alaska  is unbelievable and you feel like you are on top of the world. We almost did not take the land tour but so glad we did. We have been back twice since and loved every moment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

This photo was taken by someone walking by  but it was perfectly aligned and we used it as our Christmas photo that year too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just a note here: That morning up in Denali, I told my husband I had to check my email and would be there in 5 minutes. I found a computer behind the service desk and after logging on, I was horrified to find a BPO had been kicked back. Now this bank had given me many REO's so I didn't want to ignore it for 6-8 hours. We didn't have apps on our BlackBerry phones back then so I had to take plain white paper and a pencil and do long math to amend the figures that my assistant had inserted incorrectly. My poor husband was holding the bus that was taking us to the Denali Park on a tour and they were ready to go. Finally finished and ran to meet the bus. They were all cheering as I approached and yes it was embarassing.

The main thing is you can be mobile anywhere including Mt McKinley. I now carry an iPad or small laptop and most hotels have WiFi in the rooms.

  

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Comments (14)

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

That is a classic for a Christmas card Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor! I have never made the cruise but I have been to Alaska and loved it... 

Feb 28, 2015 02:01 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, Keller Williams Fox Cities - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Alaska is a great place, and your pictures are too.
I am looking forward to going back again soon.

Feb 28, 2015 03:09 PM
Kathleen Luiten
Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI
Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

Since you are experience cruisers please tell me what cruise company(ies) you recommend. We're planning to make that trip  in the next year or two, and now I know we should definitely do the land tour too. Thanks for sharing this throwback!

Feb 28, 2015 05:30 PM
Bruce Walter
Keller Williams Realty Lafayette/West Lafayette, Indiana - West Lafayette, IN

Beautiful pictures of your Alaska cruise, Kristin!  That is on our bucket list to do!

Feb 28, 2015 08:22 PM
Christopher Pagli
William Raveis Legends Realty Group - Tarrytown, NY
"I Stay Open Until You Close"

I have always wanted to go on a cruise to Alaska, I hear September is a great time to go, true?

Feb 28, 2015 08:28 PM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Kristin. I travel a lot but have never been to Alaska. It's on my list: hopefully next year. 

Feb 28, 2015 10:27 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Paul Henderson 

It was a spectacular trip and have gone twice since. I still think it is the most beautiful place I have ever been to so far. 

Mar 01, 2015 02:11 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Bob Crane 

I never tire of Alaska and I like retracing the steps my parents took as they lived in Fairbanks just before I was born.

Mar 01, 2015 02:12 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Kathleen Luiten 

The first time I went to Alaska I went on Carnival and it was fine except there were so many kids. That line has had many problems since so I would never go on a Carnival ship now. Then we took Princess the second time and it was wonderful and I have no complaints whatsoever. The rest of our cruises have been on Celebrity and I highly recommend them and very few kids. Also Celebrity strives to keep the ships clean and virus free.

Mar 01, 2015 02:16 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Bruce Walter 

You and your family will enjoy Alaska. I never really appreciated the beauty of nature until I went to Alaska. Now it consumes a lot of my time taking photos when I am not selling real estate.

Mar 01, 2015 02:17 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Christopher Pagli 

We always go the 3rd week of July and sometimes Mt. McKinley is already fogged in so usually no Kodak moments there. The cruises run from May-Early September so you are really at the very end of the season since winter comes fast and the waters start icing up. Check with the cruise lines but I think July is perfect and it is not too hot during the summer.

Mar 01, 2015 02:20 AM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Sheila Anderson 

I am sure you will love a trip to Alaska and will probably want to go back.

Mar 01, 2015 02:21 AM
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • Green • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA

Alaska cruise is on my list too. One day I'll go:)

p.s. But you have also memories of that BPO!

Mar 13, 2015 04:32 PM
Kristin Hamilton CA Realtor
Sun Lakes Realty - Banning, CA
(909) 557-6966- Specialize 55+ Communties Banning

Hi Inna Ivchenko 

Oh yes, and good thing I have good math skills to do it by hand. I think I went through 5 or 6 pages of printer paper nearby as I was in a big hurry and writing really big with the pencil (hate pencils) sitting nearby. But the rest of the trip was fun and I really enjoyed our bus trip that day into Denali Park.

Mar 16, 2015 02:41 AM

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