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December 10th 2017
Published: March 20th 2018
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This was a highly personal endeavour - celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of my brother Norm and his wife Jenny, on board a Holland America cruise line, Zandaam - and what a backdrop to have for the occasion - Alaska! This blog was written mostly while in Jerusalem but completed on my return to Calgary because Israel was totally absorbing. After this Alaska cruise we had only three days bef... Read Full Entry



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Roger Sutherland
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My name is Roger and I am originally from the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia but now live in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. My wife Jeanette and I have traveled to all the continents with the exception of Antarctica but nevertheless still have many other countries and areas that we wish to experience in the future. So far we have visited nearly 76 countries and territories worldwide, some of which we have visited multiple times and counting. We are particularly attracted to Europe and as an example, have visited Belgium six times and Spain four, making it eight times on the continent as of July 2... full info
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Wonderful garden.Wonderful garden.
Wonderful garden.
In the old days, this little place did a roaring business in the oldest profession.In the old days, this little place did a roaring business in the oldest profession.
In the old days, this little place did a roaring business in the oldest profession.
SkagwaySkagway
Skagway
Reid Glacier on the way into Glacier Bay.Reid Glacier on the way into Glacier Bay.
Reid Glacier on the way into Glacier Bay.
Cold on deck but what a backdrop!Cold on deck but what a backdrop!
Cold on deck but what a backdrop!
In the forward lounge enjoying the incredible scenery.In the forward lounge enjoying the incredible scenery.
In the forward lounge enjoying the incredible scenery.
In anticipation of what's to come.In anticipation of what's to come.
In anticipation of what's to come.
Approaching Lumplugh Glacier.Approaching Lumplugh Glacier.
Approaching Lumplugh Glacier.
Lamplugh Glacier close up. Lamplugh Glacier close up.
Lamplugh Glacier close up.
Completely flat water in Glacier Bay.Completely flat water in Glacier Bay.
Completely flat water in Glacier Bay.
I have video of the ice falling off the face.I have video of the ice falling off the face.
I have video of the ice falling off the face.
Terrific glacier in John Hopkins Inlet.Terrific glacier in John Hopkins Inlet.
Terrific glacier in John Hopkins Inlet.
We came so close it felt as though one could reach out and touch it.
Seals.Seals.
Seals.
Our favourite dining room.Our favourite dining room.
Our favourite dining room.
Norm and Jenny in our favourite Zandaam restaurant.Norm and Jenny in our favourite Zandaam restaurant.
Norm and Jenny in our favourite Zandaam restaurant.
Surf and Turf was delightful.Surf and Turf was delightful.
Surf and Turf was delightful.
Delicate salmon.Delicate salmon.
Delicate salmon.
Berthed at Ketchecan.Berthed at Ketchecan.
Berthed at Ketchecan.
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Ketckican
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Ketchecan
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Ketckican



23rd March 2018

Josie J
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ALASKA
WHAT GREAT PHOTOS. WOW1 SO NICE OF YOU TO SHARE THESE WITH US. YOU LOOKED KINDA COLD!
26th March 2018

naomi rattray
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So nice
to see such a great relation between your brother and you. So lovely that you could share this special anniversary with him. It is not a given. Unfortunately many brothers or sisters don't like each other
31st March 2018

Pamela Miller
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Beautiful Scenery.
I loved the beautiful scenery in the you tube video. Nature is so great.

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