Epilogue

What to write. I have had very mixed feelings over the last year and about my canceling and later rescheduling part of my trip. Now back I think the cruise was exactly what I needed at this time and it was the perfect length and mix for a "short" Holiday.

Alaska

It is by far the most scenic place I have ever been, especially Glacier Bay is something to remember. Sailing to some 50 meters of the Glaciers itself is unforgettable. I cannot imagine this will stay for much longer, as less ships will be allowed in and so close I think in the (near) future.

The people I met in the ports were, although rather American, also very real and sometimes rough on the edges, something to go with the territory I think.

Going by ship is extremely comfortable traveling, but I also miss going places by car I was not able to go by ship.

• What did I like most? Especially the diversity of the landscape, especially Glacier Bay.
• What did I dislike most? Not much, actually nothing this time.
• Which city was best? I loved Ketchikan, the mix of a port and old houses and not too small and in an extremely nice scenic environment.
• What activity was best? The Eagle Preserve floating boat tour.
  Best overall day? Glacier Bay.

Overall score, a 9 out of 10, the perfect 10 I will reserve for Antarctica :-).