Picture by the side of the ship at night. Once we got to Alaska, it didn't get remotely dark until at least 11:30. But even then, and through the night, it was never pitch black. Pretty neat.
View of part of the ship's deck and pools.
One part of the huge buffet for breakfast and lunch (and also for casual dining for dinner, if you chose that over the formal dining room).
We had a kitchen tour on the boat. The guy on the right is our assistant waiter at dinner. Serdar (pronounced "SAR-dar"....OK Paul??!!!!!) hehe
The waiters bring up all the food to the dining room with these escalators from the kitchen.
They serve 13,000 meals each day, on this particular ship. Wow. It's an amazing process!
Sitting at one of the lounges.
In the Navigator Lounge, overlooking the water & wild life!
Sleeping on the deck with lots of blankets! I was not feeling well for the entire trip actually. I had a sore throat when I left Essex, and it just got worse during the week. I still had a great time, and got to do everything I wanted to - I just had lots of naps because I was very sleepy, and was popping vitamin C like it was going out of style!
The view when we arrived in Ketchichan, Alaska.
See the little circle window? That's our stateroom! Actually, there was a bit of a mix up. We were supposed to have a big window like everyone else. But that's a long story! It was ok though. You hardly spend any time in your room anyways. The views are too amazing from the deck.
Ok, I was pretty excited about this little paper cup. When we came in from touring the town, we were greeted on the ship with hot chocolate. The paper cup had little paper handles that you fold out. Well, doesn't take much to entertain me. I thought it was so neat, I had to get a picture (as Shaun is yawning...!!!)
Di & Paul
Not sure - but it must have been a funny moment.
Yes, Shaun ate these frog legs!! Most appetizers were more normal than this, but Shaun had to try this for sure. I actually skipped most appetizers at the formal dinners. A little too fancy for my taste. I prefer pizza, natchos, cheese bread and burgers! haha
This is an example of me trying to find the most "plain" meal at dinner! Chicken, potato and veggies. Yum!
Baked Alaska cake & parade! All the waiters do a parade carrying baked alaska cakes with fires blazing! 
Our stateroom! 
Warming up in the hot tub outside :)
One of the acts during the show. Every evening there was a show. We tried to make it to most of them.
Sisters :) 
Our dear friend "Anna". She is the singer in a jazz group that played every night after dinner. We spend most of our evenings, after dinner, listening to her. Always a good time.
Finally, an appetizer I decided to try! I'm such a plain eater. But this was potatoes, just dressed up a bit, so I figured I could give it a try :)
They surprised me with a birthday cake on the cruise. I was shocked when they were headed my way, because I couldn't figure out what occasion I would have. Completely forgot my birthday is coming up on Friday!
And the cake was DELICIOUS!!!
The NET is a youth outreach event, that is organized once a month. Last night was "Battle of the Bands" and "Karaoke". This is Taylor and Rachael. Always posing:)
Rachael & I!
Taylor & I!
And my man :)
Jennifer & Lauren getting ready to do a song :)
Pastor Mitch..tried to get a pic..he did a crazy karaoke song last night which was pretty hilarious!
Me, taking a pic of Taylor taking a pic of Rachael!
Taylor and I :) 
Haha, always a funny face. This was at Club House on Wednesday. We had 70 kids..and had an amazing time!
Katherine has LOTS of balloons!
We are all so proud of them!
Cutting the cake!
Beautiful Taylor!
